Busy, busy, busy!

Busy with regular life. SO busy, that I can't get crocheting done - at least not any of the gifts I want to make for people.
I have hat orders and an order for a baby boy set, so that's pretty much what I'm going to do until September. After that, I'm going to start making scarves, hats, and I'm even going to try some mittens... yay!

So... I probably won't post very often, but I'm going to post.

Be patient - you'll see some pictures soon!

It's been over a month...

... and I haven't posted anything. I have made several items - hats for a friend and a couple of baby girl outfits. But other than that, I've not done much.

Most of the reason is... I want to buy more yarn. I have lots of it, so buying more really isn't justified right now... but for some of the things I want to make, I need different yarn. Maybe I'll make some blankets and hats to use what I have. I have some books... I need to try some new items in there.... hmmmm.....

Be back later with photos...

It's earring time!

I decided yesterday to start making some earrings. I gave it a try once, and I didn't really like them. It may have been the thick yarn I used or the fact that I used such a large hoop to work with, so I thought I'd try again.
Last night, I made 2 pair with my own pattern and today I made a pair using Mrsfitty50's pattern off of YouTube. I purchased thread and beads, and I think I made some pretty cute earrings for my first real try.

What do you think?

For my next project, I'm going to make a pair of booties and baby boy's vest. I want to branch out more, and I haven't made anything for a boy yet.

I also want to find a good adult dress pattern that I can master. I purchased a few books on Amazon, so I hope I can find something there.

Well, let me get working on these booties!

Until next time!

Jewelry: to make or not to make...

 I'm still debating. I like these, but they're a little large for me. I see others creating earrings, and I would love to add them to what I do, but I don't know if I have the patience for it... not like I have the patience for other things... but still. Plus, the work is a little small for my arthritic fingers...
They're made around rings - I can do free form rings, but I like the stiffer version - not the floppy things I've seen others wear. The girls in the group I'm in makes some beautiful earrings. Maybe I'll just purchase from them.

This pair is a little smaller. This was the first pair I made. I'm thinking I'll wear these this week, see the reaction I get.

Anywho - I'm still working on my blanket. LOTS of squares! I didn't like how the larger squares were turning out, so I changed them to a different granny. I can't wait to put them all together! Of course as soon as I do I'll post a picture.

How do you feel about the earrings?

I love buttons!

I have been finding the most adorable buttons! I'm so excited! This little buzzy little bee is perfect for the dress and diaper cover I made. I need to get more...
Picking the right accessory for the outfits is almost as important as the outfit itself. I know when I shop, I look at the snaps or buttons or other decorations... if they're not good, they throw the entire piece of clothing off. I also have to take into account WHO the item is for. Don't want anything that could harm a little one, or something that the owner is going to struggle with. The item will stay in the back of the closet if that happens... I don't want that.
Anyway...

I have mailed out several packages - scarves that were supposed to be mailed a while ago, 3 dresses, and a baby afghan. I hope your items get to you safely. Let me know if they don't.

Oh, what's that you say?
You didn't order anything?
Well....

What are you waiting for??? ;-)

Yaaayyy!

I finished it today - my tote bag! It will work great as a big beach bag to carry towels and other essentials. I love the color... reminds me of summer.

I still have to place a lining in it, but I'm not sure what color yet - orange or yellow. There are some specks of pink in it, but not enough.

I'm going to make a smaller one as well - one that I can use as an every day bag.

So... what do you think?

I want 100 facebook fans!

I want fans!! Tell your friends to tell their friends to tell their friends that if I have 100 fans, I will give away a beautiful afghan! I found this perfect pattern, and I want to make it for someone special!

I have 5 granny squares left, then I can put the bag together. This, like many of the items I've made lately, is my first bag. I want to finish this one, because I know I'll have more to make once I show it - it's a really cute bag!

I need to apologize to my people that I have items for... I'm going to mail everything on Tuesday. It's been really crazy. They will definitely be in the mail on Tuesday. 

I don't have much to type about today... soon as my bag is finished, I'll post a picture!

Thanks!!