http://daydreambeliever.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Monica Kennedy en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:47:52 GMT 2010-01-06T12:47:52Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928841 P attern may be used and shared for free only.  Items made from pattern may be sold. Please leave a comment to let me know you are using my pattern – I . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:14:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928841 Monica Kennedy 2009-12-03T13:14:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928816 Pattern may be used and shared for free only.  Items made from pattern may be sold. Please leave a comment to let me know you are using my pattern – I would LOVE to see pictures. . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:50:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928816 Monica Kennedy 2009-12-03T12:50:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900459 I had to read and write an abstract about this book for one of my counseling courses at Liberty University. I really enjoyed the book and found it so helpful that I thought I would share the abstract . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:38:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900459 Monica Kennedy 2009-11-14T06:38:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821113 My sister, Pam F , introduced the raclette to our family a few years ago after her family visited her husband's family in Luxembourg (a small European country bordering Belgium). Though we do not . . . Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:05:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977821113 Monica Kennedy 2009-09-21T23:05:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813720   I post this with tears in my eyes. I think John Piper has hit the nail on the head here. All too often we have clubs, not churches. Clubs where the ones . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:28:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813720 Monica Kennedy 2009-09-15T19:28:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812681 My husband and I fell in love with Smithfield's Chicken and Barbecue Restaurant's Brunswick stew. Now that we live in Tennessee, we wanted to be able to have it without making a several hour . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:02:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812681 Monica Kennedy 2009-09-15T02:02:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804183 Why is it that we are often so reluctant to forgive? In Matthew 18:21-22 (KJV) it says: "Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven . . . Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:56:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977804183 Monica Kennedy 2009-09-08T13:56:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798728 I received this in my Counseling 501 class, and thought others may find it helpful. It is not only helpful when writing professionally in the field of Psychology (the intended use) but for anyone who . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:36:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798728 Monica Kennedy 2009-09-03T15:36:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789320 We went for a drive this afternoon and ended up in Watauga, TN - not far from my mom's house in Johnson City, TN.  We passed a house and just had to go back to take a look at it.  It was for . . . Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:23:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977789320 Monica Kennedy 2009-08-27T01:23:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783927 I saw an ad for this contest on facebook.  I am not sure if I will participate or not, but I thought I would share this with all of the fiction writers on Gather.  If you plan on participating . . . Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:05:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783927 Monica Kennedy 2009-08-22T16:05:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773480 If you are a Christian writer, I read an interesting writing opportunity this morning on Mary DeMuth's writing blog (author of Daisy Chain).  Check it out here .  Mary's blog is great for aspiring . . . Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:53:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773480 Monica Kennedy 2009-08-14T10:53:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773436 Many of you have known me since I first joined Gather way back in November of 2005.  When I think about how things were back then, compared to now, I feel a bit sad.  I used to be someone . . . Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977773436 Monica Kennedy 2009-08-14T10:00:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763842 Lion Brand has created a very useful chart to give you an idea of how much yarn you need to complete a project.  It is very cool, though I would love to have more options on afghan sizes.  It . . . Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:19:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763842 Monica Kennedy 2009-08-05T18:19:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734839 Just got my official acceptance letter into the Professional Counseling (60 hr) program at Liberty University. All but 3 of the classes are offered online, and the other three classes are 1 week intensives . . . Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:18:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977734839 Monica Kennedy 2009-07-11T19:18:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719051 Below is the pattern for the Quick Stitch Preemie Afghan that the Crochet 101 class will be making, though anyone is free to use this pattern and share it for free with others.  I encourage . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:16:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719051 Monica Kennedy 2009-06-23T08:16:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712442 I brought this Seven Layer Dip to a party recently and it was a huge hit - everyone wanted the recipe.  There are tons of seven layer dips, and I often vary it by what items I have on hand, so feel . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:56:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712442 Monica Kennedy 2009-06-16T07:56:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712197 Printer Friendly Quick Stitch Preemie Afghan (Smaller pictures, no comments) Below is the pattern for the Quick Stitch Preemie Afghan that the Crochet 101 class will be making, though . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:38:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712197 Monica Kennedy 2009-06-16T01:38:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704128 Crochet 101 is a free online crochet class that anyone can take.  New classes will be added periodically - lesson one is here .  I am so excited to share this awesome hobby . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:25:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704128 Monica Kennedy 2009-06-08T04:25:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698605 On Fridays go to the following site to get your coupon for free Mars Chocolate (M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, 3 MUSKETEERS®, MILKY WAY® and DOVE®- for free*!)  It says they . . . Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:23:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698605 Monica Kennedy 2009-06-02T02:23:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698074 Welcome to the chat for Crocheter's Network members.  This discussion topic for this chat is "Where Do You Sell Your Crocheting?  This is not a traditional chat in a live chat room, but . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:00:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977698074 Monica Kennedy 2009-06-01T16:00:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697615 Attention Crochet 101 class members:  I have the sample afghans ready (they will be donated after the class is over) and I wanted to get the class's opinion on which pattern they would like to . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:12:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697615 Monica Kennedy 2009-06-01T03:12:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697359 PREVIOUS SECTION (How to Make a Slip Knot) Once you have grasped the concept of making the slip knot you are ready to start the chain stitch.   All patterns will start with a chain stitch. . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 20:37:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697359 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T20:37:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697272 PREVIOUS LESSON (How to Make a Single Crochet) Double crochet is the most commonly used stitch in crocheting.  It is abbreviated as DC or dc.  In order to prepare to learn the . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 18:27:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697272 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T18:27:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697257 PREVIOUS SECTION (How to Make a Chain Stitch) Now that you have a chain of chain stitches made, let's examine what it looks like and where you will be making your stitches in this chain.  . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 18:07:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697257 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T18:07:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696936 PREVIOUS SECTION (How to Hold the Yarn) The beginning foundation is the slip knot.  To make this knot, make sure the end on the tail is between your left hand thumb and index finger.  . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 07:50:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696936 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T07:50:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696244 Crochet 101 is a free online crochet class that anyone can take.  New classes will be added periodically - lesson one is here .  I am so excited to share this awesome hobby . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 03:18:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696244 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T03:18:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694231 I have several crochet patterns on Gather and have lots of people that make them.  I have asked members to post pictures of what they make when they make one of my patterns or have a question.  . . . Thu, 28 May 2009 14:58:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694231 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-28T14:58:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690137 PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION - SMALLER PICTURES & NO COMMENTS To Leave a comment, click here . Dogwood Blossom 8 to 16 Point Round Ripple Heirloom Baby Afghan Pattern may . . . Sat, 23 May 2009 22:27:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690137 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-23T22:27:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689900 If you are within driving distance of Johnson City TN (north east Tennessee, @ 1 hr from Asheville, 45 minutes from Boone, 30 minutes from Bristol, and 1 1/2 from Knoxville) and you have been wanting . . . Sat, 23 May 2009 15:04:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689900 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-23T15:04:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689024 Crochet 101 is a free online crochet class that anyone can take.  New classes will be added periodically.  I am so excited to share this awesome hobby with you.   Crocheting is fun . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 11:11:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689024 Monica Kennedy 2009-05-22T11:11:54Z