quick note

ugh... it is so hard to concentrate at work right now. I started and am close to finishing a crochet cthulhu at home waiting for me...

All I really want to be able to do is craft all day!! I wish I could make money from my crafts and work from home. It never seems like there is enough time in a day to do all I want to do, especially with work getting in the way ;)

Hopefully pictures of mr. cthulhu tonight!

Crochet Ninja

I received Creepy Cute Crochet for my birthday and had yet to try it. Honestly, trying to crochet intimidated me, even though I've knitted before. Well, I decided to just sit down and practice and eventually got the hang of it. Trying to keep your tension the same is a little tricky, but it's less painful on your hands compared to knitting.

I decided to try one of the easier patterns and made a white ninja for my husband. It turned out pretty dern well for a first! He stands about 5 inches tall and is not a happy ninja! I think the neck is a little skinny, but check out the crochet throwing star! Seriously tiny!
I think that this book has some really great patterns for first time crocheters. It does not have how to do the different stitches, so I recommend either checking that out online or buying one of those first time crochet books. I always think having some cool project to work towards instead of just a scarf sometimes keeps you motivated.

OH! I also recommend checking out this video by Wiremysoul on Instructables. It really helps with getting started when you can see someone else do the steps first.

Good luck and keep crafting!!

List of things...

My new job doesn't allow for much blogging time during the day, and I don't like sitting in front of the computer after I return home... But I don't want to give up on this blog. So... This entry is just a list of things I want to make. I think I will occasionally update the list to add new things and when I complete a craft task, I will re-post the list with the craft crossed off... to make me feel accomplished and hopefully keep the fire under your crafting butts to stay motivated!

So here it is. List 1.
1. My friendship quilt
2. A wood burned quote sign
3. etched glass container for my utensils
4. Stuffed Owl
5. Kite pin - details on this when I complete it =P
6. Pink/Black dress (I have the fabric and need to make this before July)
7. Yellow/Black dress (I have the fabric... we'll see when I finish)
8. Green dress (different from my sister's bridesmaid dresses)
9. Pear fabric purse
10. Finish Fireflies Quilt
11. Finish Allison's cross stitch (as you can see, these are not in the order they NEED to get done)
12. A bag with Barley on it (cartoon version)
13. A cross stitch of Dan's artwork
14. Finish the black jacket I started 2 yrs ago (not sure this will ever get done =/)
15. Finish Crochet ninja
16. Sewing art triptych (I need Dan's assistance on this)
17. Allison and Jeff's wedding quilt

**This list does not include my possible Halloween costume and some other ideas I have floating around but just the things I need to get done before I start buying MORE fabric and stuff**

I will probably end up making a bunch of other stuff on this list in the meantime, but I will try to stay focused so I can cross some stuff off!

Stay tuned.