So I worked some on a costume for Dennis last night. I started the silly thing like two years ago or something. Some things I had forgotten/need to remember about sewing ( Read more... )

So. I was all excited. I was gonna make this beautiful shawl using this gorgeous yarn in a fantastic color that would coordinate with many outfits. I saw the yarn at the yarn store on Sunday, but it hadn't been priced yet, so I have to go back tomorrow to get it. I was all excited about it, and was gonna show my mom, certain that she would be ( Read more... )

So I worked to crochet up a cowl-neck sweater for my mom. The last sweater I crocheted for her fit, but it was quite snug. So I wanted to make this one a bit bigger. It fit me just fine, and my mom has more of a bust and more of a waist than I do, so I figured it would fit her fine too, since the sweater had some give due to the ribbing ( Read more... )

My mom's birthday is on Valentine's day. I found a pattern this morning that I'd really like to make for her. But I haven't even finished her Christmas gift yet! Not to mention I found a pattern last week for a sweater I would like to make myself, and I also have the yarn and patterns to make a pair of socks for Dennis, a pair for myself, as ( Read more... )

This project is driving me crazy. At least I'm almost done with it. I don't want to work with Kid Silk Haze or any fine mohair ever again. It's lovely when worked up, but *SUCH* a pain to work with! When I shove the stitches around my needle, they'll bunch up ( Read more... )

So I never posted a picture of these socks because I didn't want to ruin the surprise, but the socks have been delivered and recieved, so if you wanna take a look, pictures are up on my photobucket

So my mom's Christmas gift is coming along. Not as quick as I would like, but much faster than the one I did for Dennis. I think I'm going to take a break when I get the body done, then work on a present for my Aunt who is leaving mid-December, then finish up the work on mom's gift ( Read more... )

I blocked the bodice yesterday. It was still slightly damp today, so I flipped it and let it dry some more ( Read more... )

It seems all of my projects are on hold lately ( Read more... )

I'm tired. I didn't sleep well. I gained 5 pounds since Monday. It's cloudy and rainy ( Read more... )