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!!