Slacker

Just a quick post to admit that I have not been able to keep my every other day post goal. It's true I'm a huge slacker. Stay tuned because it will be worth it (think contest, giveaway).

Oh Sunny Day!!

In addition to my love of all things fiber artsy. I am a super cloth diaper loving mama! Today has been a lovely, sunny warm day. I got up early so I could get those diapers out on the line. It really is one of my favorite sights besides little baby cloths hanging in the sun.I use a mix mostly Bumgenius , but I also have some Thirsties AIO (the neon orange one) and am trying out the new Gro Baby OS (the plumy purple one)

Another thing I'm crazy about it babywearing. Here I am wearing  my 2 year old on my back in a Zidee Podaegi I got on the babywearer. I think my days of wearing my toddler are fast coming to a close, so I'm trying to squeeze them all in while I can.

Manos Love or Lack Thereof.

I have had 4 skeins of Manos del Uruguay in Wildflowers (113) for about 5 years now. 

Of course I have never used it, why have yarn and actually use it? My orginal plan was to make the Serendipity Cardigan from Hollywood Knits out of it but after my 1st attempt (in another colorway) I changed my mind.

*Serendipity Cardigan, made waaaay back in 2005 * 

So my next thought was to try the Hot Lava Cardigan by Blue Alvarez ,but then I got my hands on some super soft Malabrigo Chunky in Apple green and did it in that instead.

*HOT LAVA 2006* 

I finally pulled the Manos out of the box and put it in basket in my bedroom hoping the inspiration would strike. So far all I can come up with is to do another "hot lava" because I wear my other one all the time and love it! I guess we will see. I have to finish the blanket 1st.

Sweet Success!

                 
Pants in Action!!! This morning I managed to get the pants I made on him. These are made out of two sleeves from a felted thrift store sweater. I used a basic pant pattern to know where to cut the crotch and rise. I think I will make some tweaks to it and then try again. Maybe I'll even generate my own pattern. We'll see. It might be a bit ambitious. 

So soft and Cozy! So much so that he didn't even want to take them off.

The Great Toddler Stand Off

I know it sounds like an excuse but really Loki is very against trying on the pants I made. Maybe I'm just catching him at bad times. 

Who knew a toddler could be so picky about his clothing. 

Nothing crafty, pouty rocker won't try on pants.

So my little rock star of a toddler did not feel like trying on the pants I made yesterday, so I'll attempt the fashion photo shoot later today and then there really will be some tangible evidence of my sewing efforts.  

Wool Longies from old Sweater Sleeves. Way to save money!

 Look 2 posts in one week! Wow! My goal is going to be posting  every other day for the month of April, so check back often you never now what your going to find

I have a pile of sweaters that were supposed to become sweater bunnies but have been sitting in a heap instead. I hacked them all up into manageable pieces. 

I saved all the sleeves intact so that I could try my hand at making some wool longies.

I think I'm going to start with the blue ribbed ones and then move onto the crazy giraffe print ones. They are both super soft merino wool.

Sorry to be away soooo long.

So after a super duper long, long break I'm back to posting and am going to try to keep it sort of regular. I'm even working on a free knitting pattern. Stay tuned. 

I've been knitting on and off (mostly off due to a shoulder injury, blah) and here is the progress:

It 's the beginning of  a baby blanket for the new little one coming in July. The pattern is from  Mason-Dixon Knitting and is the Moderne Baby Blanket which is done with "log cabin" style knitting. I must confess this is one of my favortie ways to knit a blanket because it allows for a ton of freedom and lots of creativity. I'm using Knitpicks Swish Worsted Yarn in allspice, marine heather, tidepool heather, lawn and bok choy. I was a bit disappointed at the rustiness of the allspice but it's starting to grow on me. I was wanting this to be a gender neutral blanket but because of the rust seems to be leaning in the boy direction. I think I'd like to add a creamsicle orange to it or maybe a lavender to balance it out. Any suggestions???

Please help!!!

National Bankruptcy Day This effects so many people please check it. Write your congress person. Let your friends know!

QuicK Note: My Computer has Crashed so...

It may be awhile before I post again. Boo Hoo Hoo :(