Having just finished up or almost finished a couple of projects, I need something new to work on for a bit, Not that I don't have a few works in progress awaiting my attention, but it was time for something small and easy.
So I started a diamond baby blanket in a soft lilac that I found in my stash, that checked off two boxes, simple and stash busting. Got about 8 rows in and then a got a couple of orders back to back.
One of course needs to be done in a week, and the other has a couple of weeks till it needs to be ready to deliver.
Thankfully the emergency is for baby sandals, I had done a pair a couple of years ago for the new aunt as a shower gift and she was in need of another pair for another new baby in the same family.
Those are fairly fun so I thought I would do a few more since the season is right for sandals and add them to a local store and some for my Etsy shop.
I still had the skein from before where I did the soles but she needed a different color for the tops. So drove into the stash and came up with a couple of colors, I love this coral and I think it's the one we're going with, but the purple and mint are great too. But more of the mint in just a bit. So I'm on to find the perfect itty bitty button for these now..
The second order is for a first baby, and they wanted something a bit frilly. We decided on the Fluffy Meringue blanket, in mint. It took a a bit to get it started but it's moving along well.
All in all the week started out slow but quickly picked up speed. The cold sheep is going well nothing coming in and I'll have a bit going out soon. Not sure about any totals right now but I'm hoping to have a very positive decline in the stash by year end. I need to make room for my wheel and sewing machine and fabric and other items, with Crafts, it's never ending. I was under the misconception that if I had a craft room it be organized and inspiring, and it has come a long way but it's not quite there yet..
If you also have an overflowing craftroom and queue and you're looking for some inspiration come check out the Year of Project group on Ravelry!
I love seeing baby items. They are so sweet. The sandals are precious and perfect colors. The blanket......oh my, what a beautiful and heirloom treasure that will be for the new arrival.
ReplyDeleteThose baby sandals are so cute! I love all the color options. And that Fluffy Meringue in mint is gorgeous! Wow!
ReplyDeleteHi Allison :) Those baby sandals are adorable!!! I just love them! :)
ReplyDeleteGood for you on the cold sheeping - I did this for a couple of years and it really helped - now I just buy yarn when I have a project to cast on. I love the sandals - what is the pattern called?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sandals and that will be a wonderful blanket.
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