Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ornaments again

 Polar Pup
 Owl
 Polar (my dad bought this one)
 Scraggly tree
 Star bright
Red bird

There is a lot I'm working on...but some are presents, so I can't tell you. anyway... I feel too busy to blog or read other people's blogs. I'm also hoping to work on music more soon. I just sold a CD to Canada, so that is exciting! And I sold 6 ornaments already at Knack in Multnomah Village Portland.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

 New ornaments I took to Knack today! They are $8. I also can make custom ones if you are interested.
 This cat is fuzzy.
 Blue koala.
 Pink beaded one....ha.
 Fishies in the sea.

Hearts!

Monday, November 14, 2011

Latest Ideas

Well well... I'm still in the middle of a lot of projects (as always).
I started a cowl, using what I think is called Linen stitch. (That is not my yarn, just an example.) I'm using Noro Kureyon I bought for the lanesplitter skirt that I ripped out a while ago. So far I like it, but I'm a little worried it will be too stripey color-wise. The cool thing is the front and backs are different but in a good way. I'm hoping to take it with me on my little Thanksgiving roadtrip.
also the gray blanket has made progress: Yay! I'm reaching the end of my yarn quickly. It has more red stripes and I'm excited to finish it soon.
and today I *GASP* went to the yarn store and bought a skein of brown (tweedy?) yarn in hopes to make a pair of gloves (and if i like how it knits up, maybe a hat) to go with my vintage coat I love sooo much.
I also bought orange and yellow yarn for a knit stuffed toy that I'm excited to make as a christmas present. But for now it will be a surprise. I love supporting my local yarn shop Northwest Wools. Although they are tiny, they have a lot of great yarns!

I guess I will also randomly mention that everyone is having kids, or getting married, or having birthdays, and it's hard to keep up with the gift giving... so...I'm doing what I can for the people I am closest too. Also I am hoping to someday have time to embroider some things so when I move out I will have dish towels, etc. haha.

Holiday Ornaments!

 The first batch! Available at Knack in Multnomah Village.



 Still in progress.
 Shell side.
 Tummy side.

T'is the season for Upsidedown Cat to make Christmas ornaments. I had a lot of fun making them last year for family, friends, Knack customers, and a few other people.

This year I was invited to make them again for Knack. It is so fun, because each is different, and besides making animal ones, I am making more experimental ones this year. I'm not sure if all the experimental ones are working, but... we'll see if they sell. Yay! Also this year it is different, because I do have a job. The money is of course welcome, but there's less stress about making so many of them, etc. Anyway, Here are pictures, some finished, some still need work! If you're interested in a custom one, let me know! :)

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Peach Pineapple Pie

I am in the middle of too many projects, as always. How do I get myself into this stuff?
Haha.

As Fall is here, I begin to think about Christmas gifts to make, and new gloves to knit for myself, etc, etc.
I have been trying to finish projects before I start new ones, but... It's been hard.
I am making headway on the gray blanket, but it is a big blanket. I'm not sure if I will have enough yarn to get it to the size I want. 
I have been ignoring the Green Socks. Slowly working on a secret sewing project. I'm really excited about it, but I can't show pictures for a few months till I give it to someone.
My newest project is making Christmas ornaments to sell. Last year I made several and sold them in a local shop. I cut out some circle shapes a few nights ago, and now comes the hard part, sewing the animals, and making them cute! It's really fun to make them, but I feel like I'm starting late... I'll let you know if they are available soon!

I'm also still hoping to make a quilt or two this winter, finish some clothes sewing projects, and... I haven't figured out everyone's presents yet, but I'm hoping to hand make a lot of them.
So... We'll see what happens, and I will try to post pictures of finished projects, etc.