Everything but a Moose
In here you'll find Crochet, Knitting, Pottery, Crafts, Book Reviews, Recipes, Animals and Gardening, Everything but a Moose!
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Slow Progress 4/52
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Cardigan and Charity Progress YOP 3/52
Saturday, July 11, 2020
One Pillow, Two Pillow and a set of Booties. Year of Projects Week 2
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Reevaluating My Mess, I mean List ..YOP Week # 1 Year 10!
Well It's been a while
and I completely admit that I had/have lost my Crojo.. (crocheting Mojo for
those non crafters out there) over the last two years. In my defense I had some
crazy life changes two moves, one of which was coming back to a old residence
in a different situation. But with all of that I think I am finally wanting to
get back into creating and sharing those creations with the world, yeah I know
delusions of grandeur..lol
While its Year 10 for the “Year of Projects”, I can say that I’ve been off and
on since year 5.. and some years I’ve done better than others. This year I want
to really spend some time with my list and see what still speaks to me and what
doesn't fit now. I still have a craft room full of yarn, fabric and other items
that were for projects that at some point had to be added to the never ending
list that I carried around in my head and on my Pintrest boards. I fully expect
to get a message every time I open my Pintrest saying something along the lines
of “Certainly you’ve pinned enough on all of these boards not to need a NEW
idea by now”. Thankfully they encourage over indulgence..
I haven't been completely without out a hook. I did manage to make some items
for the holidays for family and friends, and fill some orders for my Etsy shop.
Who knew that Farmer's market veggies would be such a hit? Enough so that I’m
working on adding a new “set” of veggies in the next couple of weeks.
Having said that I've also been on the cold sheep bandwagon, and doing better than expected. Not saying that my craft room couldn’t be mistaken for a small craft warehouse, I do need to clear out yarn, fabric as well as other kinds of projects, I'm looking at you basket making supplies. Anyone looking for a good amount of vintage Italian Cotton tape yarn? I mean really where in the world did I come up with these random things..lol
But one thing that I have added to my list, *Sigh* is crocheting 30 items, blankets, loveys and hats for a charity, Charis' Love. This is a kind of a birthday present for my daughter who will be 30 this year. She was born 8 weeks early and spent a month in the NICU. I was really lucky, I had lots of crafty support by way of blankets that aunts and my grandmother had created in anticipation of her arrival, even if it just happened to be a bit early. That “organized to get things done early gene” totally skipped me. But with the event sped up they kicked it in gear and knocked out small version of booties and hats to go along with the gifts of blankets already created. It was so appreciated in that crazy time. And we continued to craft as we waited for her to come home making more items to donate for other parents and infants in the NICU. I know there are plenty of other parents without that special support that I had and I hope these items will bring a bit of happiness to them. I have a few hats completed, a blanket started, and ideas for things they often request, we'll see if I end up with just a couple of patterns or thirty different ones. I'd love to have these knocked out quickly but I know my track record and I'm not making any promises..
And since I’m dreaming big this year, I’ll say I’d love to get my stash loaded onto Ravelry. While I’m destashing, Moving yarn to new loving homes I hope to organize a bit a bit too. I’m adding all of this to my wish list..
Falling Leaves Blanket (Baby) Spring 2019
Moss Stitch (premie size for charity)
Catherine's Wheel Blanket Winter 2018
Honeycomb Blanket Fall 2018
Stitch Story CAL (I actually started two in two different colors!) July 18 2019
Peach Blossom Blanket from spring 2018 _ Almost done, just ends to weave in!
Bee Hive Blanket- Spring 2018
Pom Pom Rug- April 2018
Whale Shark- Gift for E- from two years ago
Carrot Snuggle sack- 75% done- Spring 2017
Deftly Delft Mystery CAL 2016
Flower Garden Blanket- Started 2016
Cardigan for Me -Started 2016
Sidewalk Blanket- started 2015
Twilight Ribbon Blanket before 2015- Almost done (ends maybe) DONE!!
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Year of Projects Week 8
I knew I wouldn't have much time for projects but I picked a simple one as the next in line to finish. It's a simple pattern and one color so easy packing.
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Year of Projects Update Week 6
Most of my craft time for the week was taken up trying to decide on just the right border for the peach blossom. I tried at least 6 different borders before I just decided to go simple and do a scalloped edge with a picot. One thing I have decided is that if I do the Celtic lace join again, I won't do the chain five on the outside edge of the square. This is the "joining" round and for me It just left a space that was difficult to find the Just right border for. But having said that I'm happy with this one and as busy as this blanket is, it didn't need a lot more border..
I managed to finish my pillow too! So now it's on to the next one, I hope to do at least two more and a cushion for my rocking chair out of this fabric or at least coordinating colors. The next two will be square since I have a couple of those forms already hanging around in the craft room, I've even started cutting out the triangles for the next pillow. Same fabric, different shapes, just to keep it interesting
I'm going through bags looking for a good travel project, since i will be out of town next weekend and I am not going to have a lot of down time but I need to keep the projects moving,
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Year of Projects Week 4
I have a couple of almost finishes and I even visited a Yarn Store and managed to stick to my Cold Sheep.
E and I traveled to Nags Head which is part of the North Carolina Outer Banks, only a couple of hours north from us, to pick up a couple of mugs from a potter she follows on Instagram. Her online sales generally sell out so we went straight to the source. Being crafters with small businesses of our own we try very hard to support others. Her business is Swell Ceramics and this is her instagram, if you are interested in some very beachy type mugs and cups.
While we were there we ran over to South Beach take out, which has a truly awesome menu of vegan, and other options, it can be hard to find really good food for different dietary options, but they really do a great job. If you are out that way check them out.
The best part of that is in the same shopping center is a yarn store, Yarn and More. I know who expects to find yarn at the beach, I was very thrilled! I love an Local Independent yarn store, especially one with such a great selection. They had some very beautiful yarns, all the supplies you need, in case you happen to have left your favorite hook at home or need a new project, and even cross stitch supplies. I'm hoping to get back up there soon, maybe in the fall after the tourist season is over. While I oohed and awwd over lots of beautiful yarn I left empty handed with the promise to come back once I've moved a few more projects out. It wasn't easy but I'm determined.
So that brings me to the Peach Blossom Blanket. The squares are all joined and now it's time for the boarder and about a thousand ends to be sown in .I'm pretty sure that I'll be doing some kind of fan stitch for the boarder, just the gray, since I have this huge skein to use up..lol
I've made great headway on the pillow too. Hexi's join easily, I think my biggest concern was color placement. I should have that finish this week and another one started by next weekend. I need a cushion for the rocking chair too, so I'm thinking same color palette. I have ideas for a couple of other pillows and I have the fabric and the pillow forms so there's a couple of more items heading out of the craft room too. I'm hoping to have a bit more working space come winter, which is when I have more time for crafting.
We've had a nice end to the week weatherwise and so I've been spending more time than normal in the yard, trying to get this hot mess under control..lol. But I'm thrilled to be making the head way I have, but there is still lots to finish and so many things I'd love to start.
I hope everyone has great week and If you'd like to join us or just love a to see some seriously talents crafters at work, check out all of the blogs who are participating in a Year of Projects!