Work in Progress Weekend

You haven't seen much from me lately, but that's because I've been busy with a new job that has me really tired, househunting because we need to move, and knitting my biggest project yet... for myself.  I'm doing a sleeveless cotton sweater!

I've got the back done.

And I'm about 6" into the front.  I can't wait to be able to model it for you all!

Meanwhile, tomorrow Reef Botanicals & Fabric of my Mind will be back at the Carlstadt Fresh Air Market.    We'll be there 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., so if you're in the area, come visit!  I'll be the one hanging out behind a plethora of soaps, salts, scrubs, masks, and washcloths.

So... June's Almost Over

It's hard to believe that we're into summer & June's almost over already.

I've been keeping busy, obviously.  I'm working on another washcloth for the shop, and taking breaks to knit something for myself for the very first time, a sweater!

I've actually done a bunch more since this photo was taken; it's at about 9" now.  In 5" I'll have to start accounting for the armholes.  Yikes!  This is my first article of clothing aside from scarves.  Eric is happy I'm doing something for myself, though.  It seems I really do make everything for everyone else or the shop, not much for me.  And this is an easy way to start; it's just a sleeveless shell which will be great with jeans or even under a suit jacket.

I've also been watering the wildflowers I planted.  There's a lot of green happening & the occasional flower.  I was kind of hoping for this burst of color... besides green.  At least they seem to be healthy, which for a brown thumb like me is huge.

And we had our annual Mardi Gras in June party, at which we serve crawfish & other Louisiana-themed food.  I made two pecan pies and two dozen cupcakes.

And it was fun to watch the two-year-olds.  Our nephews (center and right) and the next door neighbors's son, also 2 (left) were completely enamoured with the fish.

That's all the fun stuff.  On the not-so-fun side, I got into a car accident that's had my car in the shop being fixed for over two weeks now, and it's driving me crazy (I'm fine, don't worry).  And we found out we have to move, so we're house hunting.  I hate moving, so I'm not looking forward to this.

So... that's been our June.  Hope yours has been all fun with none of the other stuff!

Artist Spotlight: Part Sixty-Six

You've met Gina of Dahlish Knits here before, but she's definitely worth revisiting.  She's the one who made those awesome socks I won and wear all the time (in between washings, of course).

So what's she been up to lately?

Well, in her Handmade Artists Shop, you'll find nifty stuff like this:

But personally, I'm really kind of enamoured with the stuff she's been doing for herself and her family, like this sweater with the awesome ruffled neckline, these fun stockings, and this really pretty Christmas card holder.

No end to the talent!  Am I right?

Misfits Love Company

So I made a friend for Hamish & Mad Hungry.  Meet Moo Moo the Owl!

He's soooo soft, made from a sweater knit fabric I found at a tiny local fabric shop (which happens to be on the way home from a place Eric gets his beer brewing ingredients), one of Eric's old socks, some white felt, and a couple of buttons.

You know, it's amazing how much stuffing fits into something so small.  Just sayin'.

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