August 22, 2024 Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082224.cfm Today’s first reading is God speaking to His people that he will give them a new heart and a new spirit. He will wash them with clean water and they will know He is God. My favorite psalm today, Psalm 51, contrite heart In the gospel, Jesus told the parable of the king who…

August 21: the monster

August 21: the monster

Today’s toy is a crocheted monster. Design by Craftingintx. Using Varna’s Choice, Bernat velvet, YarnArt Jeans yarn, and a 4.5 mm hook, this is simple to make but so effective. I enjoyed making it and should make more for the Halloween trick or treaters. https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftingInTx/frankenstein-monster

August 21, 2024 Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082124.cfm In today’s first reading, God said to the shepherds that they are only tending to themselves and leaving His flock to wander. God said He will shepherd His flock. In the gospel, Jesus told the parable of the man with a vineyard that hired people throughout the day and then paid them equal wages…

August 20: candy corn

August 20: candy corn

Today’s toy is a crocheted candy corn to hold candy for Halloween. Design by CraftinginTx. I designed this for a trick or treaters gift. Using Bernat blanket, Premier’s just chenille, and a 4.5 mm hook, these were the perfect colors. Pattern is on my Ravelry project page https://www.ravelry.com/projects/CraftingInTx/candy-corn-holder

August 20, 2024 Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082024.cfm Today’s reading talks about the wrath of God when His people say that they are gods. Don’t put yourself on a pedestal! Who are our prophets today that are warning us of our sinfulness? In the gospel, Jesus said many insightful things. First, he said that it would be harder for a camel to…

August 19: cat

August 19: cat

Today’s toy is a crocheted cat. Just the head for holding candy for Halloween. I designed this and I am pleased with the face. Using Bernat blanket yarn, acrylic yarn for the face, and a 4.5 mm hook, the ears were simple and the hardest part is constructing the eyes and nose. I decided on…

August 19, 2024 Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081924.cfm Today’s first reading is about the death of Ezekiel’s wife. God told Ezekiel he should not mourn and to not cover his beard. He did want him to do the traditions that surrounded death to show others to not mourn for Jerusalem. In the gospel, a man with many possessions asks Jesus what he…

August 18: bat

August 18: bat

Today’s toy is a crocheted bat. It is my design to hold candy for Halloween. I used red yarn for the eyes. Using Bernat Blanket yarn and a 4.5 mm hook, I have made the wings a few times to get it the way I want. I have written the pattern on my Ravelry page:…

August 18, 2024 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading Today’s first reading is by Proverbs saying Wisdom has built her house and says come eat of my food. The responsorial psalm, Taste and see the goodness of the Lord The second reading, “try to understand what is the will of the Lord. Be filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always and for everythingin…