Many of the items I make use 2 balls of yarn – I like to use sock yarn – which is thin, [...]]]>

I love to crochet! Just check out my handmade shop and you will see all the items I love to make. I have lots of yarn and am always looking for new patterns to use.

Many of the items I make use 2 balls of yarn – I like to use sock yarn – which is thin, and using 2 strands, get a nice heavier feel to the hat or scarf or bowl that I am working on. I also like to use 2 different colors of yarn together – gives a different look.

With 2 cats in the house, it’s often times difficult to keep the yarn away from them. The other day, I was getting ready to make a new hat with this gorgeous super wash wool that I bought from J L Yarn Works.

I rolled the yarn into 2 balls – and I’m ready to go – but it doesn’t work real well, with the balls of yarn in my lap

So I mentioned to hubby that I needed something that I could use to put the balls of yarn in – that would protect them from getting tangled, keep the cats away, and allow me to work. I mentioned that I had seen something in a knitting shop that I could use, but since I’m not near one, it would take awhile to see if I could find anything.

My hubby never throws anything away that he thinks will have a use later. He’s not a hoarder – just very organized.

A few minutes later, he brings in a big plastic jar, that at one time held wild flower seeds – we must have bought that when we first moved out here. Since we’ve been here almost 14 years – you can imagine how long he’s had it stored in the garage.

Nice and roomy

here’s the lid – I can have the strands coming out thru the opening

Since I had already started my hat before the new container got washed, I just took the lid off when I was working and was able to store the hat in the container when I wasn’t working on it. Neat, clean, organized. Isn’t hubby a dear

Sandi

I make regular felted bowls all the time, I still have a ton of them made, that I haven’t taken pictures of yet to list in my Etsy shop.

The other day, I got some yarn that I had ordered from an [...]]]>

If you are a frequent reader of my blog, you know that I’m OBSESSED with felting!

I make regular felted bowls all the time, I still have a ton of them made, that I haven’t taken pictures of yet to list in my Etsy shop.

The other day, I got some yarn that I had ordered from an Etsy shop during a Sneak Attack.

I had decided to make a hat with it – but then decided it was way too thin a yarn to make a hat that would hold up. So back to felting. Combining this yarn with a pumpkin colored Lion wool yarn – I started crocheting a bowl. But I was soooo tired of making the same size – so I thought about how I could make it a little different.

Then I thought about adding a handle – dh said not to make it too wide, but I’m not looking for this to be an actual basket that someone would carry by the handle – it’s more for decoration – should be interesting how it comes out when I felt it in the washing machine – I’m thinking this would make a great potpourri basket.

What will you use it for?

Sandi

This wonderful treasury was created by Vicki from Vicki Diane Designs and I’d like to feature one of [...]]]>

Got a message this morning that my long crocheted scarf was featured in a treasury including the faces of a number of wonderful Etsybloggers members. My scarf is the third down on the right, and yep that’s me!

This wonderful treasury was created by Vicki from Vicki Diane Designs and I’d like to feature one of her items as a way of saying thank you!

I had a really hard time deciding what to feature, from all the dazzling items that Vicki has in her shop. But my love for cats combined with earrings led me to this:

Says Vicki: Fabulously colorful painted earrings on gold plated dangly wires measuring over 2″ in length… looking cool on my hip cat model and even cooler with a matching brooch pin.

Thanks Vicki!!

Sandi

From Knitting Guru Luxurious, one-of-a-kind, flattering, custom knitwear.  A Radical Retro Ruffle Scarf

From Burry Babies One-of-a-Kind & Custom-Made Baby Boutique, A Christmas Red and White Newborn Hat (how can you resist??)

From The Art Of Joy Original Illustrated Cards and Stickers. [...]]]>

Like before, I’ve put together some ideas for gift giving that you might be interested in.

From Knitting Guru Luxurious, one-of-a-kind, flattering, custom knitwear.  A Radical Retro Ruffle Scarf

From Burry Babies One-of-a-Kind & Custom-Made Baby Boutique, A Christmas Red and White Newborn Hat (how can you resist??)

From The Art Of Joy Original Illustrated Cards and Stickers. A set of Christmas Greeting Cards

A number of the members of my team Etsytwitter, recently had items shown in our trunk show – while some of the ones I show here may be different from what you saw at that event – you can be assured that the artists have items just as delightful, such as:

Angela from Amie Voltaire and her Paddington Apron & Chef Hat

Here’s Debby from Star Baby Online and her Dragon Vein Agate bracelet

Amy from Ojami featuring Japanese juggling & jacks game – below is a game made with fabric beanbags. These are great for adults and kids alike! Actually, I’m going to buy a set for my granddaughters to play with!

Jen from Jenco13 features Crocheted Scarves, cup cozies, and baby items, like this Sunshine Shells Baby Blanket

And Suzanne from Three Peats has the neatest new type of necklace made with recycled t-shirts!

Please join me again next week, when I will bring more shopping ideas for you!

Sandi