I'm Back!!!

Last month was absolutely crazy, so I took a break from a lot of stuff, including blogging as you can tell. I have to say it was a nice break. Sometimes I find it hard to think of things to right about. But I am back now. I am currently working on 4 projects. In my craft room I have 2 cutting mats. One has one project in the works on it and another on the other.

I took an order for 8 apron the other day. I am glad I make them, but I am starting to resent them. This is why I don't make stuff to sell at shops. I get tired of making the same thing over, and over, and over again. One time I smocked to bishop dress with the same pattern. One right after the other. I felt like I was going stir crazy. I need change and inspiration. I like to try new things. So I will slowly get 8 apron done in the next few weeks, all the while wishing I was starting something new. Second project on cutting mat 2. I actually started this way back in 2005. I had all this extra material from bags and other stuff that I had made. So one day I decided to put it all to good use. I cut out a square of paper and made my own quilt pieces from that. I stitched one square together in 2005, and cut out another and for some reason came to a complete halt on that project. Well when my neighbor showed me a quilt she had been working on for along time I got inspired to start again. I love the idea of making a quilt, because you can really personalize it. This will be my 3rd quilt to make and will be a Christmas present for a family member. I am going to hate giving it up. I has a lot of vivid colors in it.
I get to work on my third project while watching TV at night. A couple of weeks ago my sister called while she was in Micheal's (in Alabama). Well she kept telling me about this free pattern for this adorable purse. I was in route to Micheal's myself (in Washington). As I strolled through the yarn I saw the example already knit in front of the Patons yarn, and new this was what she was talking about. I had to make it. Instead of using the Patons wool I chose Lion Brand wool ease. I love doing cables so this was right up my ally.
My last project has been in the works for along time. I need to just hurry up and finish it. I can't show pictures of it because it will be going to my sis. I took the picture above the other night. As the weather has cooled I think all our cold blooded friends are looking for warmer homes. This little guy lives in my extremely small side yard. I often find him hanging out on my grill. I just think he is so bright and pretty. I guess I should name him.

I speak a lot of my sister, and recently she has entered the knitting and blogging world. I think she is on her 3rd or 4th swap and has decided to co-host one. I have kind of put off swapping for a while, but this one I will join. It is the Winter Coffee Swap, and registration begins Oct 24th. What could be better coffee and yarn. I will be updating again soon, so come on back!