I've been crafting the whole time, just not been very diligent with posting. So here's an update of all things crafty!
QUILTING: (pattern found HERE on Moda Bake shop - slightly adjusted to fit a full size bed)
Poor Emma, I've had her Big Girl quilt top done for a while now, but haven't found the energy to quilt it. It's so bright and pretty and *lady buggy* I absolutely adore it.
I WILL get this quilted soon!
I promise.
She doesn't seem to be too upset. She's been making do with this adorable blue bow quilt that was given to us by my dear friend Barb. Barb's mother hand-quilted this beauty and Emma loves to count the bows. ♥
CROCHETING:
My mom taught me to crochet a LONG time ago and I've usually only made afghans with it. It's a nice hobby to start and stop. Here lately I've been venturing out and making hats and purses for Emma and her friends.
I found this free pattern, HERE to make these adorable cluster hats:
And I found a free pattern for these adorable Owl Purses, HERE:
And what little girl doesn't want Mary Jane house slippers? (Well besides mine, that is!) I found this free pattern, HERE:
Emma hates these. Won't wear 'em.
I bought some super cuddly soft fleece fabric to make a baby blanket for a friend and crocheted the edges.
Last but not least, found this adorable Owl Hat pattern, HERE:
Again, my kid hates it. :D
But don't worry I haven't neglected my crocheting roots, I have also been making some afghans for our little bun in the oven!
Granny Ripple Pattern
(found HERE)
This one is turning out to be WAY bigger than I anticipated and may end up being a blanket for Mommy. :D heheheh
Teardrop pattern... my Grandma Rennier taught me this one.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the brightness of these colors! So pretty!
I saw this in a book, I'm not sure what the pattern is called.
I love this one too! This one makes me think of cotton candy. :D
Brian's been pretty craft outside as well. Take a look at our new front patio:
I think it looks beautiful! Pretty impressed with the hubs. Especially since he's never done anything like this before and has taught himself. Poor guy, it's been in the mid 90's here with 30 mph winds and he's been out there working hard to get it finished before summer. Can't wait to go pick out patio furniture!
So that's what's been going on in our neighborhood.
What have you all been up to?
