Tuesday, October 2, 2012

For the Mama!


 

{That cookbook is fantastic!} 




These pictures aren't quite what I was hoping for, but that's the trade off for this lovely grey fall weather...it's perfect "sick" weather, so I can't really complain! First I thought I'd share my favorite hat! I realized over the last few months that despite having nearly 200 projects on my ravelry page, only one or two of them were for myself. I think that making things for myself is an important part of teaching my kids the value of handmade, but a part that I certainly hadn't put much time into. I am very much of the opinion that kids learn through example/imitation so if I want them to think that mama-made things are where it's at, I should probably wear a few myself. *darn* So now I'm making a point to include myself on the list of projects and it is absolutely delightful! I've made myself two hats so far and I'm working on this gorgeous "Circumnavigate" cowl, in some beautiful Luna Grey yarn...I'm really, really in love with her yarn! There aren't enough words to explain how awesome it is.

The cross stitch is an exciting new area of crafting for me. Grace and Ginny had the grand idea to organize an informal stitch along with this great winter themed cross stitch pattern. They set up a flickr group for sharing our progress, and it's been so much fun! The idea is that we started the first week of fall, and need to complete two letters and one or two motifs each week, and we will be finished in time to hang it up the first day of winter. Smart, right? And now I totally see why people like cross stitch! It's so easy to take out mistakes, and so forgiving if you decide to leave them in (don't compare my "N" with yours, okay?). The kit included really gorgeous hand dyed floss...at first I wasn't sure why that was a big deal, but the way the colors subtly shift makes for a really lovely finished piece. 

I'm still down with this bug, the boys seem to be pulling through quickly and Jenny isn't showing any signs at this point...hopefully she will be left out! My sister and brother in law (remember they've been living with us this summer waiting for their GA move?) are off to go house hunting in their new state so it's going to be a quiet week around here. I'm hoping to finish up this fall cleaning list so that I can enjoy their last few days here when they get back. For today I'm off to the store for the second day in a row because I managed to forget the ever important pullups and wipes....I still haven't found the box with our diaper covers and cloth wipes...this week is the week!

17 comments:

  1. Lovely to be able to make a few things for yourself - I need to do that more often ;-)

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  2. You're so right- I started making more things for myself as well, especially clothing. I realized nothing fits right (you know, after 2 babies and no energy/motivation to work out!) and once I stepped into a clothing store along with my mom and tried something on. Not only the label "made in bangladesh" repulsed me, be the design wasn't that intricate and I told myself I could totaly do it!

    I LOVE your blog name by the way... But be honest, sometimes you have to make the water boil a second time (or a third!) because you were too busy with something else ;)

    thanks for stopping by my blog even if it's in French!

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  3. So important to make things for yourself, love your hat. Take care of yourself.

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  4. beautiful knits and cross stitch!

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  5. I STILL haven't started my sampler. I planned on bringing it to RCIA tonight but forgot it :( I am so happy you are squeezing in projects for yourself! I need to do that more,too. <3 <3

    Thank you yet again for joining me in Keep Calm Craft On!!! <3 <3

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  6. I love the orange yarn. I don't knit a lot for me anymore, either. I look forward to seeing all the completed samplers.

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  7. you know, i have yet to knit anything for myself, all my knits end up for someone else. enjoy your knits!
    the cross stitch is coming along great your "N" looks very nice.
    so, does that cookbook have alot of pictures?

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  8. I am stash busting this year (mostly with crappy acrylic yarn donated to me to make blankets for the Linus Project which is what I'm doing.) so when I'm done with current projects of stash busting I am making myself something. I've already added some cute sweaters to my queue. The only problem will be deciding what to make first.

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  9. Oh yeah, I never make anything for myself either. Probably because it takes all year to make enough things for the six kids. I love that orange yarn, really effective with the knitted pattern!

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  10. Thank you wonderful mama for visiting my blog! I love your blog! We have so much in common! I'm not too far from ya (Cinncy, OH) But we can connect through the internet!

    I love your projects, all your photos are beautiful!

    Blessings,
    Samantha

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  11. That pumpkiny orange is perfect for an autumn shawl! Also really love the way your hat turned out! The color blend melds so well with the stitch pattern. Beautiful photos.

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  12. I like that hat. And I love the cross stitch, but if I take up another craft I will die of sleep deprivation. The circumnavigate is gorgeous, too. Hope you feel better soon!
    (It just struck me that I have not finished anything for myself! Well, that settles it, the honey cowl is MINE.)

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  13. Good for you, making something for yourself! I like what you say about wearing your own knits to teach the value of handknits to the little ones. Your hat is beautiful, and I've added the pattern to my Rav library. And, oh, that yarn! I followed the Luna Grey link and am drooling. The orange you selected is incredible.

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  14. lovely knits for Mama!!! Good for you!! And I agree that yarn is gorgeous!!

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  15. Love your blog and knitting! I just faved your hat and cowl. I too knit for others. I will be following you for sure. Hope you and your boys feel better. We all have the fall crud here too.

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  16. love the orange yarn and that pattern is beautiful! Great idea to pair the two together. The orange is perfect for autumn!!

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  17. I Want that Cookbook!!! What a fun book to look through... You are a very busy lady!! Your cross stitching looks so nice and so does your knitting!! Great JOB!!

    ~~Renee

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