Everything has finally caught up to me--the holidays, the lack of sleep, the everything. I was so happy to be back home (despite loving my extended family) because it meant time with my yarn, time with my fabric, and time with my brand-spanking-new Copic markers. But then, everything caught up to me, as did a … Continue reading It Catches Up…
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Shell Stitch Scarf (and Some Other Stuff…)
As you can see, the shell stitch scarf, c'est fini! I love how it turned out, although, Maggie finds it a little bulky. She'll appreciate it when the temps are below freezing, though. Those hexagons up there should be a little familiar. They used to look like this: I didn't like how busy it looked, so … Continue reading Shell Stitch Scarf (and Some Other Stuff…)
More Drawings and a Hard to Photograph Scarf
Over the weekend, I worked on a few more drawings, ditched the star stitch scarf and started a shell stitch CROCHET scarf. This is the third time I changed my mind about how to make Maggie's new scarf. I love the star stitch knitted one I was making, but, 1.) I quickly realized I didn't … Continue reading More Drawings and a Hard to Photograph Scarf
Finished and Unfinished
Okay. It's been a while, and because of that, there is a lot to share. These are not in any particular order. I'm currently working on the last item pictured. It's a star stitch scarf I'm making for Mags to go with her Chance of Flurries hat I finished last week. That goofy looking lady … Continue reading Finished and Unfinished
Welcome, 2015!
It's a new year! Kids go back to school tomorrow! Welcome, 2015! My New Years was spent at home with a sick husband and four kids. I drank some champagne. I watched the ball drop. I headed to bed. Nothing exciting, much like the whole of my winter break. Fortunately, when I am unable to … Continue reading Welcome, 2015!
Puffs and Pompoms
Just finished the Puffs and Pom Poms hooded scarf for Marcy. Haven't washed it yet, so it's got that "just crocheted" look. The pattern can be found here.
A Summary of the Last Several Months
I can sum up the last several months (okay, it's been closer to a year since I've posted) with one word: Marceline. She was born in December. Saying life has been crazy ever since is not accurate. It was crazy to begin with. She's the fourth and last child--I do not plan on having anymore. There … Continue reading A Summary of the Last Several Months
Some Finished Projects
The blanket is from the Bouncy Ball Baby Blanket pattern. The hat, Drops pattern 0-814 Men's hat in "Alaska". I have a few other projects still in the works, like the Sugarplum Baby Blanket, which, sadly, I haven't picked up since my stitch counter on my phone got accidentally reset. 😦 I'm also working on … Continue reading Some Finished Projects
One FINISHED Project, One Almost Finished and One Just Started
First, the finished project. This a baby blanket I've been crocheting over the summer. That pattern is Soft Snuggles Baby Blanket from the book Colorful Cuddlers. It was a fairly easy pattern, and, although I'm not a huge fan of pastels, I ended up liking how the blanket turned out. Now, I'm working on another … Continue reading One FINISHED Project, One Almost Finished and One Just Started
Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
Small side project--refinishing frames for school pictures! Pretty standard stuff, but in case you're interested... 1.) Gather your supplies: 2.) Brush on one coat of white to prime the surface. You may need to rough up the frame a bit if it has a shiny finish on it. Mine didn't need it, though. 3.) Then … Continue reading Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
Fisheyes and Magpies 