Fall Festival

So recently I decided to host a small motivational activity with my local crochet and knit group. The idea of course is to help motivate individuals to create more handmade items and it will also spur creativity for all. I have 4 entries so far. (Including my own). Let me tell you, they are magnificent. I am so proud of all the ladies (we unfortunately don't have any men currently active in the group). They have really come far. So I wanted to share a picture of the first entry. I am also creating a calendar that will be copied for everyone with winning items featured. It will be a blast.

The first item was made by my friend Marilyn. It is a gorgeous shawl that she made for herself with what she calls "Tuesday Morning" yarn. She will probably wear it with Jeans and a blue shirt but it has already been a lovely accessory for some dressier pieces as well.

Kudos to Marilyn and all you other Chains and Purls, "Pick up your hooks and needles".

Daniel's Birthday

Well, today is my son's 17th birthday. It was a momentous occasion as he chose this day to cut his hair into a mohawk. He hasn't had a hair cut in 3 months and all of a sudden he wants to look like Mr. T. Go figure??????

I did not crochet very much in the last couple of days. Work has been crazy but I am working on a new afghan I found from a Ravelry site. I cool bright colored baby blanket. It is called the ABC blanket. I actually had all the yarn for this project.

I am beginning to have YAS again. Yarn Acquisition Syndrome. I have bought so much yarn in the last week. I think it is from going a month without. I should probably just buy one skein a day and I will come out cheaper than the 50 skeins I buy in one week from depriving myself. I think I need a program or support group for this. My bank account really shows it. Well above is the picture of the ABC blanket in bright colors. This is not mine. I am actually changing up a couple of colors so I can use what I already have. This will be another blanket for Baby Dilyan. (Girl of course)

Take care and happy hooking!!!