Getting Ready for St. Patrick's Day

Have I mentioned I love being retired.  

Oh, yes, I do.  

Finally I have time to spend with my Hubby... and my hobbies. 

I bought this expensive digital embroidery software - TruEmbroidery - because it is for MACs. 

Yesterday I had to shout out to my tech guy (sweet Hubby) to help me insert a design.   

I was so frustrated.  

It only took him less than five minutes to figure out what I was doing wrong.

  

Anyways I'm sure I will learn how to use the TruEmbroidery Software…someday.  

It will just take practice…lots of it.

But today has been a fun day of embroidery after being without my sewing machine for a week.  

It's annual inspection is completed so I was able to stitch up my St. Patrick's Day design today.

    

I've been inspired too.  

I found a quilt design on Pinerest that I think would be lovely as a crochet throw.

  

My Inspiration.
Source:  Pinterest

I can see this in my mind as crocheted granny squares.

I could crochet the solid granny squares like these for the center in red and pink. 

Source:  Pinterest

And the red and pink yarn in colors like these for the outer round. 

Source:  Pinerest

Here's another inspiration. 

I like the color pattern and stitch used on this one too. 

I love this one too!
Source:  Pinerest

Unfortunately there is no written pattern for this one but maybe I can figure it out. 

Now I have to get over to Michael's and buy some yarn for my first inspiration piece.  

I won't be able to stop thinking about a red, turquoise, pink and white throw.  

How about you?

Have you been inspired?