Already Behind...

I always have the best intentions when blogging, but I'm still learning to put it into my schedule so I update consistently.  I've done a lot in the past few weeks, and just haven't sat down to share it with you!  I'll organize this by craft:

Knitting:  I am almost done with the wedding blanket!!!  I am nearly done with this ball of yarn, and then I will be down to my last two balls!  They are smaller Knit Picks balls of yarn, and they only take me a day or two to knit up when I sit down and dedicate a few hours to knitting.  It's so relieving to see the end in sight!  Here's an updated picture: 

Sewing:  I am really loving my new hobby!  I've been sewing since those two first projects.  I'm about halfway done with my friends' baby blanket, which they should be receiving at about the same time as the blanket pictured above. 

I was given some money by my parents for my birthday, so I could get some sewing supplies.  I got a wonderful sewing basket and was glad to put away the large cookie tin I had been using for my supplies!

I also made this bag, and was going to give it to my friend, but I tore it out so many times and made so many mistakes I just couldn't give it to her.  I kept it for myself and made her a second one, which turned out to be about an inch shorter, but much nicer.  I found the tutorial here. 

Paper Crafting:  I got a new cricut cartridge the other day on a whim.  It's a cricut lite called "Love You a Latte."  I of course took the opportunity to make a few cute cards.  I like to make a bunch of cards when I'm in the mood to, then store them away.  That way, when I need a card, I have one on hand!  Also, I have a very difficult time making cards for certain people.  I get stressed over whether or not it's "just right" for that person.  

Gardening:  I write about gardening with a heavy heart.  The peonies shriveled after a weekend inside, and never perked back up.  I was going to be out of the apartment for most of the weekend, and it was going to be very hot, so my boyfriend suggested I put them inside.  Unfortunately, he didn't know that I leave the curtains mostly closed when I leave and it's that not in order to keep the temperature down.  Otherwise, he probably would've told me to make sure they still had light.  My lettuce was also moved inside.  It's survived, although it has been over-watered somewhat in the past few weeks, so the edges are browning.  I believe there is still hope, though.  My wonderful boyfriend bought me some more flowers for my birthday, so I could try again.  He even planted them for me!

 

Happy crafting!

Emily