Inspiration

I've decided to start writing down what I want to make, so that the thoughts don't disappear forever! I'd like to make some simple sandwich wraps. I'm trying to reduce the amount of waste and plastic especially, so I need to create a whole set of reusable ziploc bags- based on the lunch bag idea I did. So, I'll have to get on the drawing board for that.

My big idea of the day is a lace wedding mantilla (a spanish veil). Now, I have no idea where even to begin, so this could be an extremely long termed project!!! I'm only half way through a lace cowl (my first laced project) and it's taking quite long, but it's kid mohair and incredible. I'm imagining the same sort of idea for a winter wedding- of course I'm thinking of the photographs here! I guess this will be something I'd like to design and finish by the end of the summer if I'm to sell it...

I also have an idea for a skirt. I was thinking for Avari, but that kid has so many clothes for summer! Maybe I'll do out a tester on her teeny little bum first, and then spin off for larger sizes. I want to do a topsy turvy tiered skirt. Very Paris, perhaps a matching hat? and then, why not add a velour turtleneck to go with it...

so yes- that's what I have on the brain this week! I'm not allowing myself to start anything though until I finish one of the 5 projects I have going...

Morgan...

That's the name of this colourway!

Mmmm... Roving

Here is my newest yarn- I call it Morgan
(named after the wonderful girl who bestowed this roving upon me.
Isn't it beautiful!
I plan on doing 2 4oz skeins of the Morgan Colourway and then a 2oz pink trim skein and a 2oz blue skein.
I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!





What else have I been up to? I finally blocked the cloche I finished months ago. The colourway crocheted up completely gorgeous! It was dyed by The Boondock's owner's son- I fell in love with it! I have finished one fingerless glove to match, just have to do the pair for it!







hmmmm... who's going to wear this since my head looks funny in hats...












and the last project of this week... sewing!!!! I made a lunch kit that is waterproofed with PUL in the inside.

This week's review!

This week, I'm reviewing Hot Salad

This shop actually caught my eye last night, since I have a mini obsession with hoodie dresses! Anita is a mom of 4, and loves to sew (and makes awesome things!) She has an awesome flickr.com gallery and now I'm drooling over her fabric stash. She makes the most gorgeous dresses (there's that obsession again).

Check out her site and watch for stocking updates!

How quickly time flies

Alrighty, my New Years resolutions are already falling to the wayside

#1 - Blog every day (oops)

#2 - Be in bed by 10:30 (and you can see by the time of my postings... oops)

BUT

I have been doing well with my crafting!

I haven't been taking as many photos as I would like to, I really want to work on my outdoor framing, but the weather is just crummy and it's hard to pack Avari and the camera along and keep them both nice and dry! I'm sure everyone is getting tired of our house background by now though!

Here's a shot from yesterday- you can see in her eyes that there isn't much of a sparkle, poor dear has another set of teeth popping through and she isn't herself right now...


The weather forecast for the week is looking up, so I promise an outdoor shoot once Avari is feeling top notch again- I also have a maternity shoot set up for this week.... yippee! Add in 5 knitting projects and a Valentine's dress and this week is shaping up to be a crafty one!

Busy, busy, busy

Wow- it feels SO good to be out of the house! I didn't even realize that I was feeling housebound over the holidays until all of the activities started up this week. This morning was gymnastics, which Avari LOVES and then we checked out the strong start program, which is going to be so great! Who says you can't find things to do in Powell River. We have gymnastics, swimming, skating, toddler time, parent's cafe, and strong start all on our weekly list. Not too much grown up stuff in there, but still fun!

Weekly Review

This Week I'm going to be Reviewing:

Family Traditions




Those of you who know me, already know my love affair with hyenacart. It is an incredible place to find quality handmade everything- and a way to support some awesome work at home parents. Please check it out!

Family Traditions is a business run by Leanne, a mother of 4 children, who has been crocheting for 20 years. Leanne (like alot of us) has a blog at http://myfamilytraditions.blogspot.com/

She has been profiling some gorgeous wool longies on her cart! If you've never seen longies before- they are the new "it" thing! She can take custom orders, so contact her with any enquiries!

Leanne's business is also involved in a congo on hyenacart (a conglomeration of businesses)- so check her out in both places!