I have completed one of the gifts, just a couple of tunisian crocheted hot pad holders, one 6.5″ square & one 8.5″ square with little loops out of regular old cotton kitchen twine. I like to use my linen’s-n-things 20% off coupons to purchase it. That makes it only $8 instead of $10. Good deal for the amount of sturdy string you get! And did you know that you can use the l-n-t coupon at competing bed bath & beyond stores? I am such the penny pincher!
I am working away on Sadie’s bedspread, it is now 4ft 10 inches long. Goal of 7ft 6inches long. Not too shabby. Knit blankets are big & a pain in my butt but it’s worth it to make m’ girl feel special.
I got the vogue knitting yesterday & all I can say is like wow! It totally rocks & I think it’s like totally awesome! I totally hit my rockin’ stash to see what I could like use to like make some stuff, you know?!?
Sorry, that was embarrasing,
the socal-betty came out there for a minute. Now the normal 30yr old me is back. Whew! Little bit scary there!
Back to the real world, (which I need to watch tonight on the magnificent mtv but I am pretty sure the man won’t let me watch cuz there will be some modern marvels or other fantabulous history/science show on) I am only working on the bedspread for now. It’s something that makes me feel accomplished & I will be very happy to see it on her bed. Hopefully a newly painted bed since it’s been taken over by ball point pen & dry erase markers. Her bday is later this month so I am wishing for a bad-ass girlie room for her with freshly painted furniture. Armoire is already done just need to do the bed & bookshelf to match. Should be cake to do! Plus new drawer pulls & knobs on her armoire. By the way, did I mention my Man built it all for her when she was a toddler? hmm, nice isn’t he? Much better & cheaper than the pottery barn furniture I was begging for!
Okay now I am rambling & I feel the need for some fresh coffee due to the insistent marine layer that likes to hover over my neighborhood all damn day! Have a nice night!!