Special Orders

SPECIAL ORDERS

I love doing special orders and I love crocheting for friends even more. This project was both of those in one. I finally finished the Doily Table Runner that my best friend Joe ordered and it turned out beautiful. I don’t have a pattern for this as I made it up as I went along. I found random doily patterns and then just put them together to make the size that he needed. I love this so much I plan on making myself one very soon. And he loved it too! Here’s the pic that he sent me:

If you love this as much as I do but don’t want to make it yourself please contact me for pricing, prices vary depending on size.

I hope you all have a wonderful and long Memorial Day Weekend! I plan to crochet and crochet and crochet (oh, and clean a little).

Baby Showers

Good morning! One of the reasons that I am so happy with crocheting again is gift giving. I don't think there's anything better to give at a baby shower than something homemade. Homemade gifts are from the heart! The price of the yarn and materials are nothing, it's the time and love put into it. 

A sweet woman that I work with is expecting her first baby and I am so happy and excited for her! Once I found out that she collected owls I knew just the thing to make. This owl obsession blanket was perfect! It was surprisingly simple to work up and did not take but maybe a week. Here's my finished product:

Remember, I promised to start taking better pictures, well that was before that. :(

The other gift was an owl lovey. I had never heard of loveys until recently (my babies aren't babies anymore) and I think they are adorable. This was my first attempt and it didn't turn out so bad, although it did take awhile to wrap my head around the amigurumi part of crocheting. But it was fun! And I can't wait to do more of it. And here's my lovey:

Again, I'll start taking better pics! 

Busy, Busy, Busy!!

Goodness, what a busy couple of months this has been! Before I get into my most recent projects I am so excited to share that I have started testing patterns for others at Ravelry. Oh my! This has been so much fun! I love following patterns and making new things so this has been perfect for me. I'm working on two "cupcake" hats right now and the first one is almost done and is adorable. 

MOTHER'S DAY 

was just last weekend and I finished my projects in the nick of time. I was so pleased with all 3 items that I made. I made HIS mom a shawl, but forgot to take a pic before I mailed it off *sigh*. HIS grandma got a shawl, too and my mom got the table runner (which she is hanging on the wall, go figure). I have gotten lots of compliments on the table runner, because it looks much more complicated than it was. It did take me longer than the shawls though. All were such fun to make. Tell me what you think!

MOTHER table runner

I forgot to take a picture of this, too so my mom had to text me this one (I'm a goof). 

I as SO excited to get a message on ravelry asking me for permission to feature the shawl that I made for this grandmother, I only wish I had taken a better pic of it! My goal is to get better at remembering to take pictures and at the art of taking them (again, goof).

Heart Shawl

Well, that's about all I have for now. I wish that I had more time to blog! I enjoy sharing my tidbits and proejcts. Next I'll be working on a father's day gift, which may turn into his birthday gift. I also HAVE TO FINISH the table runner for my friend that I started too long ago, poor guy. Can't wait to share pictures of that! (hee hee)

I know that we haven't gotten to easter yet, but I'm already trying to find Mother's Day gift ideas. Between working on the doily runner, work, kids, yadayada, I'm spending my time searching for ideas. I would love to add some items to my website but more importantly I would love to WOW my mother and my fiance's mother and grandmother with some beautiful gifts. The first one that I found and that I'm leaning towards is this beautiful MOTHER table runner at http://www.momsloveofcrochet.com/MothersDayRunner.html. I'm not sure who would get it, but I already have the yarn in my "shopping cart" at joann.com.

I'm also leaning towards shawls, but I'm not sure who all uses shawls anymore....*sigh* handmade gifts are difficult but oh so worth it!

Stay tuned for more updates and please feel free to leave me some ideas!

Happy Monday! (said with sarcasm) I started my  Monday with classic crappines by dumping a half a pot of hot coffee all over myself and my kitchen. *sigh* But this weekend had been beautiful and full of blessings. I went fishing (my other favorite pasttime) for the first time this year. Didn't catch anything and both Marlon and I broke our lines, but a bad day fishing still beats a great day doing anything else (crocheting excluded, of course). Also on Saturday I went to the Big Stitch University help by Knit and Crochet of Middle Tennesse every four months. This time I learned the basics of knitting from my friend Rebecca. I'm learning to knit and she's learning crochet so it was an even trade. it's always fun getting together with others with similar interests. Here's my first WIP:

It's going to be a scarf, hopefully, using the two stitches I know KNIT and PURL. Fingers crossed! It's looking lovely though.

The other thing that I'm working on is a doily table runner for my BFF Joe. This project is turning into quite an adventure! 

I took this picture several days ago, I have added a lot more to it BUT I'll be spending my lunch hour today ripping most of it out :( as it's starting to ruffle on the edges and it's not looking good. But the beatiful thing about crafting is that you can just make it work how you like, so I'll be frogging about 9 rows and then adding the last 5 rows to that. 

The other part of the adventure has been finding doily patterns, this is harder than it seems. There are website with doily patterns, but finding the right sizes, etc., has been tough. Here's the look I'm going for:

It's going to be beatiful! It's just going to take awhile. 

Until next time happy crafting!!

Feels Like Spring!

With the weather (finally) turning I am feeling twitterpated! Found this adorable lady bug hat pattern awhile back and pinned it (pinterest obsessed).

This last weekend I was in the bug mood and decided to whip this little cutie up. The pattern is easy to follow and I crocheted this baby hat up in under 2 hours. Next time im going to make the pupils smaller but I liked using yarn instead of buttons. Sewing buttons on always makes me nervous.

You can find the pattern at http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2013/12/crochet-ladybug-hat-pattern.html?m=1 and go follow me on pinterest. :)

Long Time No See!

Hello! I disappeared for a little while, got lost in a pile of yarn. Boy have I been busy crocheting! I am absolutely in love with crochet and so glad that I started it up again, on a grander scale! A coworker of mine (actually his last day is today) even offered to make me a website to sell my stuff. So crazy cool. You can check it out at www.forloveofyarn.com (My name is an acronym). He did a great job.

I have been making lots of different and new stuff, thanks to all the orders that I've been getting. My boss ordered a beautiful pair of victorian gloves....

But my favorite thing that I've made this month has been this easter set. The beanie is adorable and then you add the matching diaper cover and it's just darling! 

This has just been the most fun. I am working on a couple of secret things that I can't wait to be able to share but they're for a coworkers baby shower and I'd hate for her to find out ahead of time what I have in store for her and her little! 

Besides the 6 scarves that my boss ordered I'm also getting to make a table worker for my bff Joe. So very lucky to have so many random WIPs (work in progress). But......my homework has been slipping a little. :( I promise I'll do better! On homework and posting.

Check back soon and hopefully I'll have some pictures of the table runner I'm working on (started it today in the office...shhhhhh).

And it's getting warmer outside! It actually feels like spring today. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

So this is NOT crafting related but it is my birthday. :) And for the first time ever I received flowers at my office today. This post is just to brag on my wonderful and amazing fiance. I'm loved!!

BRRRRRRRRRRRR It's Cold Outside!!

For being in "the south" it sure is cold outside! Reminds me of growing up in Missouri. 

But while the weather outside is frosty, I've been warm inside making hats. Still practicing my crochet but also selling beanies! I sold 4 just this weekend! It's great. So, I even opened up my own etsy shop and put a couple of items on ebay. Hey, WHY NOT?

Every time I make a hat it's my new favorite, but this one really is! It's so adorable and was a breeze to make. I sure hope I get a lot of orders for this one.

Well, tata for now!

Ho Hum

Sitting at work today wishing I was home crocheting, lol!! I'm working on the CUTEST new beanie, I can't wait until it's done! I'm keeping all these firsts for myself, YAY ME! But I did get my first order. A distance cousin on facebook said if I made her one, SHE'D PAY! AMAZING! 

Marlon has been on me about selling my work and I'm like SLOW DOWN I just made my first potholder! But now I'm wondering....it might be a good way to make a few extra bucks. I do love doing it. But in between full time job, college, kids and Marlon I don't know how much time I'd have for it.

Friday night I'm going to a sit n stitch with the women that taught me how to do the granny square, that will be fun and hopefully I'll learn a lot.

Saturday I am going to a "Crop" with some ladies that I've never met (I'm being very outgoing this new year). I plan on doing something different with my scrapbooking from now on, I'll share more when I have something started.

Annnyyywaaaay, guess I'll get back to work now. TTYL!!

My first member!

Good evening everyone!! I received the coolest email today, my "Crafty Nashville" group got it's first member! I'm so excited!!! Her name is Heather and I can tell that we're going to be best friends, LOL! She does seem sweet and we have the same crafty interests. I'm trying to decide what we should do first. I'm thinking either a stitch 'n bitch or some scrapping.

Oh! One of my wonderful co-workers brought me some of her scraps today. I haven't gotten through the bag yet but it looked like at least a couple of jars, a two-liter bottle and a t-shirt. Those along with my own bag, I'm off to a great start. I told Marlon today no more buying 1 liter bottles, 2 liters only! I want to remake my living room lamp using those bottles. Can't wait to post pics!

I did a little crafting tonight, I worked on a new granny square, this one is called the "squiggly flower". It's really neat and I hope that I haven't butchered it too much, I'm still not so great at reading patterns. I ran out of yarn though so I have to wait to finish it until I buy more pink. I'll post a pic as soon as I'm done.

Just wanted to pop in for a minute and say hi, I'm off to bed.

Night!

Annnnnnnnd a beanie

I followed another pattern and made this beanie! :))))))) I will be making a ton of these before Christmas so im happy that this first one wasn't that difficult.

In other news im still working on gathering trash, I mean supplies for the home decor projects I have in store.........

STAY TUNED!

Finished my pot holders

I think I've gotten my refresher course and learned a whole lot more than before! Went to Big Stitch University this morning and learned how to finish make my edges look better and the granny square. Excited! 

Ive been practicing on pot holders and im really pleased with the two I did tonight READING PATTERNS! :)))))

Picked up a pattern for a bag that im going to work on next. Fingers crossed!

Finished product

Well that went well. Was planning on making several washcloths but Marlon said it was to pretty for that, HA! So I made one and started on a placemat. If it turns out well I'll make more.

Fun!

Washcloths

Okay, to kick off my crafting (and because I'm sick in bed) I've decided to start off with some crocheting. It has been years since I've picked up a needle (size H) but here I go.

I'm starting off with something easy, and killing two birds because we need some new ones, WASHCLOTHS! I'll post pics when I'm done, which should be in a day or two.

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog! This is a new experience for me, so bear with please. :)

I've recently discovered pinterest (OMG!) and after seeing so many crafty ideas I decided "HEY, I CAN DO THAT!" and here I am. I've already started collecting items (scraps) and I can't wait to get started.

Every project that I do I will post here, with my own real life experiences.

I'm mostly going to be making home decorations (my apartment is still bare after 2 years). But I'm also going to be crocheting a lot of great things. My goal is to crochet 50% of next year's Christmas gifts, so if you're on my list GET READY! lol

Anyway, I hope that you enjoy, check back often.

Oh, and if you're in the area and interested: http://groupspaces.com/CraftyNashville/