More Stockings!

I was able to finish the apron yesterday, so I went back to my Christmas Stocking project today as the snow did arrive. I was able to complete the front and back of another stocking. I had a hard time with the back of the blue stocking, so I took a break on that one and changed my approach on the back of the second, and am really pleased with how it turned out. Two more stockings to go! I love the color schemes for all of them! Maybe they won't become gifts...lol! I am taking a break on them, I think and am making that baby dress tomorrow.

One Defeated Monster Down.....

I finally did it! It may have taken two weeks, but it's done. My weaving room has gone from this:



To this:



Now such an inviting place to work!



Here is one wall - I have found this shelving at Lowe's - I love it! I have fish tanks on it downstairs. The totes are a hodgepodge of different ones picked up through the years. Thankfully, they last a long time, so as they are needed, I can pick up more - but gasp! - I have 3 big empty ones left over! Now to get more stuff! Lol, not really. After seeing how many projects I have all the materials for, I promised Nate that I won't be getting anything else, until I decrease my stash.



Here is the other wall. Notice the mouldy gourds up top - they are drying for Christmas gifts - one of my favorite projects.



I love it now - everything has it's most logical place and is clearly labeled! Even Nate can go in and find something if he wants it!

The First Blog

So I am now starting this blog. We shall see where it goes. I live in a small village, technically a city, so says my husband! Part of me loves it, and part of it isn't so endearing. My husband and I are both attending college full time, I work part time at a cafe here in town, and I also own a weaving business, which is still more like a hobby rather than paying for itself. :) I have half a gazillion projects that I am in the middle of, or would like to start. I think this little blog will be used to see what I actually finish!

Here is a picture of the project I started and finished in the same week - probably a first, but maybe not, as I tend to procrastinate and this is my husband's late birthday present! He asked for a messenger bag, made out of the old jeans I have been collecting to make a quilt out of. He wanted a good, sturdy bag for when he is out in the field, with room enough for his thermos, a notebook, book, pens and his lunch. Here is the finished product. It also is reversible, allowing him to use whatever side he likes. The cat will not be going with him to class! :) Best of all - total cost OOP - $0! It wasn't the easiest project to draft, but it didn't take too long - and my trusty sewing machine stood up to the task well.