12 in 2011

I have bagged up 12 yarny projects in hopes of getting them done this year. I especially want to get 2 cardigans for myself finished. One out of tan and navy cotton that I just traded some Noro Kureyon for. The other will be out of my Dunkle Kirsch Wollmeise. I have some beautiful vintage buttons for the Dunkle Kirsch cardi, I'll figure out buttons later on the cotton cardi later (maybe red ones). It looks like 6 pairs of socks. Colorwork, mosaic, and a Wizard of Oz themed pattern! A couple baby things for charity. Mittens, and a couple small shawls. Fun stuff! I know this is VERY ambitious. Only 3-4 are very important to me at the moment, and some of the patterns may change. The challenge is to use what you have on hand. Last year I failed in the regard and ended up getting very little done at all in comparison to years before. Maybe I should shouldn't plan at all.

Sewing wise I have 2 quilt tops that need finishing cut out, and another cut. Of course they all need sewn as well. A little girl dress needs a zipper and hemming. A wool coat needs finished. I need to finish a summer dress even though Summer's over LOL. Make 2 pair of jeans, and several blouses for myself. For some reason I always put those needs aside. And its starting to show in the closet!

So I am going to try and get 12 sewing projects done this year as well!

I guess this makes a kind of New Years resolution....
I hate those haha

Partner Swap Package is in!

I love my swap partner. she is the greatest.

Sew What Trim?

I am making a little jumper dress for a friends little girl. Size 4t. It's almost finished. Hand sewing the neck and arms down, putting in the back zipper, and putting on the ribbons and buttons. But which ribbon!!

Back to School Sale

The boys have started school again. So let's have a sale.
Buy 2 Get 1 FREE
I'll send a new invoice our refund the free item amount through Paypal. Let me know in the message part of your order.

Big Bear Hugs Fiber Club

I finally listed my first club. It is a non-committal monthly fiber club. The first edition is for September. It will contain a 8 ounces of Superwash Wool fiber and a bag to hold it in. Then I will have several goodies in there for people to enjoy. You can find the Big Bear Hugs Fiber Club for September listed on my Esty. It should be fun! Here are a few pictures of past fiber that I have dyed for you to enjoy.

Fruit Trees

So I have checked on my tree again. And with all the rain we've been getting, the Pear is loaded! Several branches are broken :( and the red wasps have made a home eek! There are also more Persimmons than last year. I will say though, that this tree still doesn't put much out compared to other fruits. According to my taste tester, Derek. The pears are bland this year, even with all the rain. Very crunchy, just like last year. Here are a couple pictures of their progress so far...

Knitting Wars time again!

I've done Hat Wars twice and Sock Wars twice.
Now its time for Shawl Wars!
I've received my target and am now in stalker mode.
Everyone is making their avatar pictures. Mine isn't shrinking right. I may have to get a different one.