Spencer's Socks

These are socks that I made for my boss' baby who is a preemie and just came home yesterday for the first time and he was born 6 months ago. He has finally reached the size of a newborn. These socks actually go up to his knees since he is so small still.

Black Yarn Swap Package Arrived

I actually got my package from Erin last Wednesday but I have not been able to post my pictures until now.
Erin also made me some wonderful stitch markers with a Harry Potter theme to them as well as a tote bag with a Buffy quote that actually happens to be one of my favorites and she didn't know that when she made it. The yarn is Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock in the colorway Ravenscroft. I absolutely love the yarn and I was able to get my first Monkey sock done this past weekend.

I can't believe how long it has been since I have posted. Things have been insanely busy for me lately. I have to make 100 of my small drawstring bags by July 9 for a store grand opening, so that the first 100 people get a free bag which will be filled with other goodies. These sure are going to be expensive gifts for a store grand opening. I have less than three weeks to get all of these bags done and I only have 40 done so far. I know that I will get them done, but now I am getting tired of making those bags. I am going to have to come up with a new design to focus on for my Etsy page. I really hope that I will be able to come up with something that will be a good substitute.

5 & Dime

This is one of the quilt tops that I finished last weekend, I did both out of the same pattern and each only took a couple of hours to complete. It was fun doing something that was sort of an instant gratification project because lately I have been getting myself into projects that take a lot of time.
Time is not something that I have a lot of right now because I just started a second job last week to help pay for school and I have gone from working a day and a half to five days a week. So it is a big change for me, I'm not used to not having time to do things like spend the afternoon at the library like I used to. Even though I don't have as much time any more, I am enjoying my new job much more than my old one because the people are much more pleasant to work with and it is not nearly as stressful for me. I am seriously considering quiting my old job and just taking on more hours at the new job to cover the hours that I would lose by quiting. I also am making more per hour at the new job. I have a big decision that I have to make.

Mom's Harry Potter Tote

I made this Gryffindor tote for my mom for Mother's Day. She was really happy with it and has been using it a lot.

Well I was going to post this last week but things have been really busy. I got a job offer that pays a lot more than I am making now plus more benefits. I am starting next week and I hope that things go well with my new job.

The Black Summer Yarn Swap

1. Do you knit, crochet, or both? both but I like knitting more
2. What do you prefer to knit or crochet? socks and felted purses (socks? sweaters? cables?) What would you like to try to knit or crochet?
3. What are your hobbies outside of knitting or crocheting? walking, reading, sewing, biking, swimming
4. Do you have any fiber allergies? No Fiber preferances? wool, bamboo, cotton
5. Do you have any favourite books, music, or tv shows? If so, what are they? books: mysteries, young adult books, classic lit; music: rock, punk; movies: french comedies, vampire movies, zombie movies, Harry Potter movies; TV: Bones, House, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, One Tree Hill, Angel
6. Do you have any pets? Two dogs
7. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? sweet and salty
8. Do you prefer coffee or tea? Tea
9. Aside black, which colours do you like/dislike? Like: Lime green, red, turquoise Dislike: pastels
10. What is your favourite time of the year? (season-wise or holiday-wise) Summer and Halloween
11. What is your favourite scent? vanilla, peppermint
12. What do you collect? yarn, fabric, books
13. If there's anything else you'd like your swappee to know, list them here: I dislike strong perfumes very much

Harry Potter Sweater

This is my first sweater and my first attempt at duplicate stitch. I don't have anyone in mind for the sweater but I hope that who ever gets it will enjoy it.