Friday, December 7, 2007

my first time

This weekend, for the fist time EVER, my handmade items will be on display for others (by others I mean non family & friends) to see. I have an Aunt & a cousin...in-law who both bead and in the past they have put on a little mini show at my Aunts home. WELL, this time they invited me to come and play along.
I am totally excited & nervous at the same time. You see...it could go either way for a couple of reasons.
1. I don't really bead. I mean I have made a few sets of super simple earrings, but nothing quite as elaborate as what they make. So any beading I have is very different from what they do.
2. The majority of my stuff in general is very different they anything they might create. Our styles & likes are just very different.
The thing is, is that I think I can safely assume that the majority of people that will stop by this little...gathering of crafts will be people that THEY know. So the question is if these people are fond of their work will they hate mine? OR will they be interested in the small selection of different items?
We'll know come Sunday. Wish me luck!

Thursday, November 29, 2007

on the hook. off the hook?

I finally decided to attempt the Turkish slippers form Simple Crochet by Erika Knight. I rarely attempt to follow patterns only because I usually have to re-read the same information several times while flipping back to the section that tells you which stitch the abbreviation stands for ...THEN I have to flip to the stitch section of the book to remind myself how to do that particular stitch. But to my surprise I managed to work them up fairly quickly, making adaptations for how I wanted them to fit my feet along the way. Now to finish them off.

Friday, November 16, 2007

flea market = bad

more purchases
LOVED the color, and its comfortable too!

For my sweet Niece Greta. I hope, hope, hope it fits.

Happy Friday!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

recent purchase/creation & 11.15.07

I bought the components at a flea market I visited recently.

It hangs in our tiny entry. I love it. More of what I bought once I tidy up a bit. Ugh, so much to do. How the heck can I finish projects when I have to clean??? Unfortunately my "studio" is also the computer room & guest room, so part of the cleaning IS the numerous projects I have in various stages of completion strewn about the living room. I know...I need a bigger house. Wish me luck.

Oh! As if everyone doesn't know already, 2 people who's talent & creativity I envy are on National television TOGETHER today. Anna Maria Horner & Martha! Alas, I'll have to catch it in reruns...work and all. Phooey. Don't tell me what happens, I want to be surprised.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

wip

Actually, I have several things going on at the same time. This is only one...

Sweater stockings, pre embellishment. The solid blue, green, ivory & darker pink one are cashmere. Mmmmmm sssoooo soft.