Projects in Progress
I’ve got lots of projects in the works….
But nothing yet to show.
I’ve finished one of my fingerless mittens… holding my breath that I don’t run out of yarn before the other is finished. I started the project on a whim using a slightly used skein from my stash. As my ball of yarn shrinks, I’ve begun to worry there won’t be enough to finish the second mitten…
If it’s not… well… I bought the yarn over 8 years ago, finding a match is out of the question. I will just have to make it do and find something funky to fill in the rest. When I wear them, they will serve as a reminder to look before I leap.
My girl’s have 4 performances for dance this week. That means lots of time for me to sit at the theater… translation:
- I’ll finish my mittens.
- Have some time to read my book, which I am loving.
- Hopefully start and finish a new embroidered dishtowel for my kitchen.
I’m trying hard to finish the design and get it ready to start stitching before tomorrow. I knew I was going to love my one little word. It’s inspiration is already showing up in my projects… the dishtowel design for one.
BE / BEE
I’ve also picked up an inexpensive cork board for my new linen pinboard for my kitchen.. now to find a great deal on a yard of lovely linen fabric.
I’m still hunting for inspiration on a calendar for the board. It will be in a very conspicuous spot in my kitchen… so I need to love it. But it needs to be FUNCTIONAL too, with lots of room to write our schedule. I want it to be simple… not too frilly. Any ideas?
My home is front and center this month. I am abuzz with ideas for home improvement and decorating.
I’m going to start focusing on one area of my home a month, sharing ideas and solutions for that room. I’m also going to get back to sharing mending tips. I have a basket of mending projects that need my help. Hopefully sharing my solutions will be helpful to you too.
For your mittens project you could always add a few stripes on the one mitten. It may look pretty cute that way. Maybe a modern touch and it will help you, with stretching out the purple. I discovered your blog the other day and absolutely love it. Thank you for all the wonderful cleaning tips. I am severly allergic to anything with a scent, so baking soda and vinegar are right up my alley.
Check out a catalog called Little Miss Matched. They don’t match anything so you might get an idea for your mittens!
I think this is an awesome idea for a calendar. I plan on doing it myself as soon as I can wrangle up some photos I like: http://content.photojojo.com/diy/the-ultimate-diy-photo-calendar/