Christmas Starburst

My Christmas Round Ripple has a new name...ta da...

Christmas Starburst

I asked my readers for name suggestions and you didn't disappoint me.

Such lovely names were suggested...Winter Starflower, RickRack Glory and Confetti Star!

But in the end I choose Barbara F's suggestion...

"I am thinking that this would make a lovely tree skirt. It also reminds me of a 'starburst' - so perhaps "Christmas Starburst" for a name? xo"

I'm terrible with thinking up names so I really appreciate you all helping me out.  

I'm saving the names I didn't use here for the next projects.

Thanks everyone!

I wasn't sure about trying a round ripple at first.   

I modified the pattern - ok the truth - I couldn't figure out the pattern after the first couple rounds so I just did my own thing by adjusting the decreases in the valleys from two to four stitches as I went along to keep it flat. 

There is a slight ripple affect in the throw but I think it adds interest. 

If you are interested in more details I posted about this project (here), (here), (here) and (here) previously. 

I'll be adding details of the yarn and hook etc. used in Ravelry (go to left side bar and click on to go to site). 

I managed to use two of my novelty yarns in the edging...

...the dreaded Bernat Holidays eyelash yarn I posted about (here)...

...and a Bernat Puff Ball Holidays yarn in variegated dark green, white and red.

 I had never used the puff ball yarn before and tried crocheting it on using regular sitiches (single and/or double crochet) but didn't care for the results.  

I found if I turned the throw over to the wrong side and slip stitched the puff ball yarn on every other stitch (and every other puff) it formed a nice, neat ridge of puffs on top.

The last round is dark green:  *I started with a stitch in single crochet, next stitch do shell (double stitch, triple stitch, triple stitch, double stitch) then repeat* all around.

The edging with the puff ball yarn adds weigh and eliminates the tendancy of the edge to curl up.

The ripple measures about 58- 60 inches round with 41 rounds.    

What do you think?

Is it RED enough for Rednesday?

I showed it to Hubby and he said it was very festive.

It's one of my favorites now - of course it is - it's Christmasy and RED.

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!

Please don't forget to enter my number sign giveaway (here) so you can win an exquisite sign like this one here in R.E.D....

Red lovers - wouldn't a number sign of your lucky number in RED look nice in your home hanging on your wall!  

For non-RED lovers there are other colors to choose from.

Please enter (here) !!!!

It's a give away for Y.O.U.!!!

It's Growing in Red, White & Green!

I'm having fun adding different bands of color to my Christmas Round Ripple.

It's getting bigger too.  

Luckily I'm not. 

We had such good results losing weight last year by counting calories we are continuing the practice this year too.  How much did we lose?  I lost 35 pounds and Hubby lost almost 40!  

Just the other day I discovered a neat app, MyNetDiary, for our iPhones.  It's an app that tracks our daily calories by meal and automatically totals our daily meals for us.  It keeps track of our weight too.  No more manually writing down the foods we eat in a notebook and fussing with the calculations.  After trying out the free version we ended up buying the upgraded app version - it's under $5 and well worth it. 

I have just two New Year's resolutions - continue to lose weight and add more RED in my life!  

Back to crocheting...I'm running out of the lime green color but I'm pretty much done with it.  

Next I plan to add another white band maybe with some of these fancy yarns.

Are you the type that plans out your color design and stitches ahead of time?

Or do you sort of "wing it" like I do?

In this band I added another two rounds of variegated yarn in red, white and dark green.

I may have to get on a step ladder to take the next photos.

I think I want to name this one...something better than just Christmas Round Ripple.

Any suggestions?

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!

My Love of RED!

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I keep coming back to my L.O.V.E. of RED!  

This room sings to my heart...wish it was mine!

Today is my 65th birthday and I found this saying on Pinterest that says it all...

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I had a wonderful birthday...thanks Sweetie for treating me like a Queen!

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!

Candy "Red" Land

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Come with me through my Candy "Red" Land...

What a cheery bedroom...love the reds with the blue polka dot white bedspread.

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A lovely red and white bag...beautiful red work embroidery!!!!

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Cute as a red cherry craft room!

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I love all the stripes in red, blue and white!!!!

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A stunning red and white quilt!

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A red and white tile floor speaks to my HEART!

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And finally a fantastic photo...a black background, white daisy and black and red lady bug!

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!

Hooked On Red

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Let's start off with a beautiful red, white & blue flower.

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How about a cute red and white hooked rug...isn't this black lamb sweet?

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Moving on to a stunning red and white hooked pillow.

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What every gal needs...a pretty red dress!

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More lovely hooked rugs in shades of red and yellow!  

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!

I'm Dotty about Red!

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Ahhh...red & white poka dots flats!

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Love, just love this red dress with the white dot buttons!

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What gal wouldn't want these red and white dot nails?

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Isn't this a cute dotty plate setting?

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Ending up my REDnesday with lots of aqua and red dots!  

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!

Cutie Pie Cottage

Teeny, Tiny Touch of Red & Digital Scrapbooking Fun

My Bloomin' Flower Cushion top is finished.  

Sixteen petal rounds...sixteen different colors...none repeated.

One round is RED!

Now to work up the back...

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!

Bragging Rights and My Memories Giveaway!

I've been having fun playing around with my new digital scrapbooking program, My Memories Suite.  

Let me show you what I put together today.  

Isn't she just precious!  

We can hardly wait to see her in person.  

I love this digital software!  

It's sooo easy to use.

These can be printed out too!

 Two beautiful babies!  

Lucas and Hailey are cousins just six months apart.  

Lucas' dad and Hailey's mom are siblings. 

Wouldn't you love to be able to create images like this? 

You can have a chance to win a free downloadable My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking program!

Just click (here) and follow the directions to enter this fantastic giveaway sponsored by My Memories. 

Thanks so much for visiting me today!

Shades of Red I like

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Shades of pink & red buttons and red toile....yummy!

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1868 Kentucky

Look at all those teeny, tiny quilting stitches!  

Oh, my the work that went into this stunning red, white & blue quilt.

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I need a new ironing board cover.  I like Lallee's!

Red with white poke a dots....wow!

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I love Lallee's kitty!  Lallee takes the best pictures and what a photogenic kitty.

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Good advice I will be taking now.  LOL!

 I have other things to work on today....some sewing and I'm still fussing with our Guest Bathroom balloon shades.   Ah...the good life of a retiree!  I love it!  

It's pouring down rain so I'll be staying indoors today. 

Have a lovely day! 

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!

Pops of RED!

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Red and white is just stunning together.  

And nothing says it better than this cute crocheted red and white seat cover.

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This kitchen just sparkles with its pop of RED!

I would love to have this farm sink...and these cabinets!  

And there are more REDs to enjoy with our host, Sue, at 

It's A Very Cherry World

(here) 

for REDnesday!