Still Knitting...

Why yes I am still knitting. I just have not had anything to report until now. I am currently only knitting one project although I should probably start something else - perhaps some socks. I am knitting another Shetland shawl. This time I am knitting in lace weight and let me just say that I feel like I am knitting with floss. I really love the emerald color. I had only 1 ball and although I thought that would be enough being that it is 470 yards....I don't think it will work out. So I went on Ravelry and found someone who was selling a skein. Tomorrow I will pop the money and the mail and hopefully my yarn will arrive soon there after. Let's hope I can get this done as it is a gift. I love how this is looking although I think I prefer a heavier weight yarn like I used for mine.

I did some sewing a few weeks ago to for my MIL and SIL's birthdays. I had some dried lavender that I used as a filling. I did 3 each and made each one different. Cupcakes, Chocolate bars, houses, presents, truffles, and M & M's. I appliqued them. It didn't take too long, although there were lots of little pieces. I am happy how they came out - the house and chocolate truffle stand are my favorite.

Not much else going on around here. Oh wait....we are looking to buy a house! That is exciting news!!! Wish us luck. Hope Spring has sprung where you are. We are having a very wet April.

Oops I forgot to post a picture of some baby booties on an actual baby...Aren't they sweet?

Did you say Sewing?

In an effort to not forget my other crafty things I got my sewing machine out the other night and put together these two 'Sock Bags'. Isn't the fabric too perfect? One is for me and the other well that is a surprise for someone special. I was looking for the perfect fabric and although socks would have been better, shoes were the next best thing....

Specks:

• They are my own design. I used a plastic coated fabric for the inside to prevent needles from poking through (this happened with the last bag) and a nylon handle instead of a drawstring - this way there will be no twisting around the wrist as I knit and walk (yes it can be done, as long as you look up every once and awhile).
• Cotton fabric double ply with 2 layers in the inside as well as the plastic coated lining. Just big enough for a sock project.

Happy Crafting! And yes I am still reading....