Good Morning!
Well, I mentioned in my last post that I have been working on a new project. It's a baby blanket :) Well, in time, when I am completely finished, it will be more than a baby blanket. I can't wait to finish it. I haven't worked on a project in Months! Probably some time in October was the last time I was working on anything. It was a scarf...and not even one that I planned to wear!
I love making things for babies. I don't know why, but as soon as some gets knocked up, I start cranking out ideas for new projects. Lucky for me, I am positive that we are going through some sort of Baby Boom due to the economic crisis. I have never seen so many women pregnant at the same time! And that's good news for me because it gets my wheels turning, my mind goes into craft overdrive. I guess there's something about creating a new life that gets me motivated. Anything goes when it comes to kids. Lots of colors, prints, designs.... I have a HUGE imagination, and I get to let it run completely wild when I am making things for children.
Whoa..... I just found out if you push "enter" and you aren't careful, your post will be published automatically.... very weird!
Enough babble, let me show you what I have so far... Be patient. The lighting in my apartment is terrible, so I'll show two of each (with flash & without flash) but nothing is as true as seeing it right in front of you!
Well, I mentioned in my last post that I have been working on a new project. It's a baby blanket :) Well, in time, when I am completely finished, it will be more than a baby blanket. I can't wait to finish it. I haven't worked on a project in Months! Probably some time in October was the last time I was working on anything. It was a scarf...and not even one that I planned to wear!
I love making things for babies. I don't know why, but as soon as some gets knocked up, I start cranking out ideas for new projects. Lucky for me, I am positive that we are going through some sort of Baby Boom due to the economic crisis. I have never seen so many women pregnant at the same time! And that's good news for me because it gets my wheels turning, my mind goes into craft overdrive. I guess there's something about creating a new life that gets me motivated. Anything goes when it comes to kids. Lots of colors, prints, designs.... I have a HUGE imagination, and I get to let it run completely wild when I am making things for children.
Whoa..... I just found out if you push "enter" and you aren't careful, your post will be published automatically.... very weird!
Enough babble, let me show you what I have so far... Be patient. The lighting in my apartment is terrible, so I'll show two of each (with flash & without flash) but nothing is as true as seeing it right in front of you!
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I really love the rainbow color on the outside of the flowers. It's Simply Soft "Baby Brights". As you know from some of my other projects, I am obsessed with rainbows. My friend is very traditional and I think she would be more appreciative of pastel baby colors, so I worked with what I had in my hefty stash!
I have been working on paying off my debts so that I can just start to save... I haven't been able to come up with a specific reason to save, but I am 100% committed to paying debt. That means all of my projects will have to be very decisive. No purchasing yarn just because I "think it would look good for a project one day". It feels good to have to start exercising restraint and being responsible for a change. It's been a long time since I have made a decision and followed through with it 100%.
I will admit that I have been ...cheating. I just NEVER EVER SET FOOT IN A CRAFT STORE! I am running out of the off-white/cream color for the African Flowers.... I am going to have to walk into some store to get more of it. That is when my restraint and discipline will truly be tested! Stay tuned to see what happens....Will I sprint into the store like a maniac escaping the police, buy ONLY the off-white color I need and then run out of the store like my ass just caught fire? Or... will I browse for an hour and leave the store with $100 worth of random items to use "for something one day"? Goodness, I really hope it's the second option! Wish me luck!!!
It's lovely to see you posting again. I love your African flower motifs they will make a beautiful blanket. I wish you luck when you go shopping for that one ball of yarn, I too cannot resist buying more than I need, my stash has taken over my home there is no room for me any more lol
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ReplyDeleteI love the blanket you are working on. I am very curious to see your finished product. I have never been able to work well with baby yarn...
Good luck going into the store for more yarn. I am a complete failure when it comes to having discipline in that area. I have such a huge stash of yarn it's not even funny, but when I go to start a new project seems I don't have the right color. That's just crazy. We just recently moved to a new house and this time I am trying to display as much of my yarn as possible. That way I sort of feel like I'm walking into a craft store. LOL
So lovely colors!Very nice!
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