I've been pretty busy with midterm stuff for school, but I have managed to complete a few smaller projects. Some crocheted wire and bead bracelets, and a small heart-shaped pillow. I haven't had time to take pictures yet, but will try to do that late next week. I also received the mannequin head I purchased off of Ebay, and can finally take some better pictures of things I've had sitting around waiting for good pics for my shop. I have to say, that having it sitting on the table in the living room has made things interesting. Nothing like walking out of the bedroom half awake to see a severed head sitting on the table.
My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday morning, and although I'm really excited about the prospect of my pain and other crap being reduced, or possibly eliminated, I'm extremely anxious as well. I don't do too well in situations involving doctors, needles, and being sliced open. I've just been trying to stay extra busy to keep my mind off of it. The fact that I have assignments due in my online classes the day after surgery has helped. I'm trying to get them all finished before tomorrow when we leave for our trip to Greensboro. I'm hoping a little R&R before heading to Chapel Hill for the surgery helps.
I've got lots of supplies and ideas ready to keep my busy during recovery. Actually, so much stuff planned that it will probably take me months to get through it all, so I definitely won't be bored. Plus, I have all this stuff I need to take pictures of, lol. Oh, and Chad knows how to make the smoothies now, so I'm all set. :)
Friday, March 13, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Update
I've been keeping busy around here, just not busy updating the blog. I've been working on a lot of different things, and been really busy with school as well. I don't have pics of the sculptures or ceramics I've been making, but I'll update with those as well when I do.
First I have the hemp necklaces made for an Etsy order. I did 10 of these, but forgot to get a pic of all of them together, so, here's 1 of them. They all looked like this anyway.
Next is the first pair of socks I've ever knit. First time working with dpns also. I think they turned out pretty well. I had some issues turning the heel on the first one, but found a tutorial online and it went smoothly from there on. I decided not to match up the stripes in the yarn, partly because I think they have a bit more character this way, and mostly because I was just feeling lazy when I started the second sock. They are amazingly warm and snuggly on my feet which are always cold. Around here they're referred to as "THE ICY TOES OF DOOOOM!!!" I'm planning to wear them to keep my feet warm during surgery later this month.
Next is the arm warmers I started to knit. Found the pattern here. Hopefully they turn out the way they're supposed to, but I've never made an applied I-cord before, so who knows. So far, so good.
The chocobo blanket is over halfway finished. Not a great pic, but you can see it's coming along nicely. I haven't had much time to work on this one lately because of how involved it is, and the fact that it isn't very portable. I did make quite a bit of progress over the weekend.
Lastly, Chad and I bought a dehydrator the other day, and he got it out and started using it today. Hopefully we'll have lots of yummy dried fruit to snack on starting tomorrow. I can't wait!
First I have the hemp necklaces made for an Etsy order. I did 10 of these, but forgot to get a pic of all of them together, so, here's 1 of them. They all looked like this anyway.
Next is the first pair of socks I've ever knit. First time working with dpns also. I think they turned out pretty well. I had some issues turning the heel on the first one, but found a tutorial online and it went smoothly from there on. I decided not to match up the stripes in the yarn, partly because I think they have a bit more character this way, and mostly because I was just feeling lazy when I started the second sock. They are amazingly warm and snuggly on my feet which are always cold. Around here they're referred to as "THE ICY TOES OF DOOOOM!!!" I'm planning to wear them to keep my feet warm during surgery later this month.
Next is the arm warmers I started to knit. Found the pattern here. Hopefully they turn out the way they're supposed to, but I've never made an applied I-cord before, so who knows. So far, so good.
The chocobo blanket is over halfway finished. Not a great pic, but you can see it's coming along nicely. I haven't had much time to work on this one lately because of how involved it is, and the fact that it isn't very portable. I did make quite a bit of progress over the weekend.
Lastly, Chad and I bought a dehydrator the other day, and he got it out and started using it today. Hopefully we'll have lots of yummy dried fruit to snack on starting tomorrow. I can't wait!
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