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Welcome to Deb's Web

This page is dedicated to my main passions in life (outside my wonderful family.) Hope you enjoy!

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Domestic Violence
Family/domestic violence is a growing problem in our nation, and accounts for many tragic deaths and thousands of serious injuries to women, men, and children each year. If you or someone you know is in a violent realtionship, there are links below to help you find a solution.

In Texas, you may call (800) 749-8631 to get help and information.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911!

Domestic Violence Links:

SafetyNet Domestic Violence Resources
Friends For Hope
Kathy's Essential Information on Abuse, Assault, Rape Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence, Family Violence, Child Abuse Page
Domestic Violence Links
http://www.womanabuseprevention.com/
Domestic Violence Prevention Online: Domestic Violence Resources
Polaroid | Law Enforcement | Family Violence
MA-DV
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Violence Against Women
Crochet
Crocheting is a passion of mine...and my answer to Prozac!
If you love crochet, you will adore the links I have included below. You might also want to join the
Crochet List email list...good company, great source of encouragement, and help with those hard to find or complete projects!
Grammy's Blue Bookmark
Grammy's Blue Bookmark

Crochet Links:

StarGazer's World
Crochet Musings Web Site Home Page
The Mining Co. - crochet patterns (lots!!!)
Crocheting is Just Plain Fun
Hand-made crochet hooks!!
Crochet 'N' More - Crochet Links Page
"C" is for Crochet
Crochet . . . Gotta Love It!
Wistle: Crochet
Dream the Happy Hooker
The Crochet Network
Crochet for Kids - Sydney's Homepage
Crafters Network Top 100
Welcome to Lion Brand Yarn Company
JENNIFER DOWN UNDER
Suzu's Vintage Glamour
Crochet4 You
Bookmark Patterns
Kim's Kreations - Entrance
Welcome to Michaels --THE Arts and Crafts Store Site!
Montefinese Home Page
Hooked on You
Free Crochet Patterns On-Line
Circa, early 1900's - Antique Crochet
Deb's Kaleidoscope Potholder
Deb's Kaleidoscope Potholder
Kaleidoscope Potholder

Materials: 4 balls cotton worsted wt. yarn in desired colors (I used pink, lt blue, white and navy); size F crochet hook.
Rnd 1: With color #1, ch 4, 13 dc in 4th ch from hook, slip stitch to top of beg. ch 4.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st as ch3, ch, skip next dc, (3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc) 6 times, slip stitch to top of beg ch3. Join color #2 and tie off color #1.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st and ea of next 2 dc, (tr c in skipped dc of Rnd 1, sc in ea of next 3 dc) 6 times, sc in ea of next 3 dc, slip st to first sc. Add color #3, tie off color #2.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as ch, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next sc) 6 times, 2sc in next 2 st, slip st to first sc. Add color #1; tie off color #3.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same sc, (*2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, tr c around post of tr c (below next sc) in Rnd 3,* sc in next sc) 6 times, repeat * to * once, sl st to beg sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 st, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st) 13 times, sl st to beg sc. Attach color # 4; tie off color #1.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in same st & next sc, (*dc in scs below next 2 scs (carry yarn over top of scs), hdc in next 2 sc, dc in scs below next 2 scs (as above), hdc in next 2 sc, tr c around post of tr c in Rnd 4 (below next sc*, hdc in next 2 sc) 5 times, repeat * to * once, sl st to top of beg ch 2. Attach color #2; tie off color #4.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, tr c around post of next tr c, (dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, tr c around post of next tr c) 6 times, sl st to top of beg ch 3. Attach color #3; tie off color #2.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, (*tr c (in front of ch 3) into top of next 3 dc of Rnd 7, sc in next 2 dc, tr c in next 3 dc of Rnd 7(as above), sc in next 2 dc, tr c around post of next tr c (of Rnd 8), sc in next 2 dc) 6 times, repeat * to * once, sl st to beg sc.
Rnd 10: ch 1, sc in same st and every sc around, sl st to beg sc, ch 11, sl st to beg sc and tie off. Weave in all ends.

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Fun Stuff


I also love to read, and play RPG's.
Below, I am including links to some really fun places on the Web for those of you who enjoy these things.
I am also including some great search engines and gaming download sites I have discovered (so you can find your own FUN!)
Hope you enjoy 'em.

Pookie
Pookie

Fun Links:

AudioBooks Home - listen to audio books on-line!
MSN Gaming Zone - Backgammon
The Hampster Dance
Jelly Belly Sample Summary
eBay - Your Personal Trading Community
Urban Legends Reference Pages
Dave Wilton's Etymology Page
TravelTex: Texas it's Like a Whole Other Country
Encyclopedia Mythica: Home
500,000 free graphics
Sierra
Games Domain Downloads
IMAGINATION'S TOYBOX - free roleplaying games and resources
Ask Jeeves
Welcome to Dogpile, the Friendly Multi-Engine Search Tool
All-in-One Search Page
Yahoo!
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