Scarves...

In my second trimester surge of productivity, I am trying to finish off projects that have been around for a while. One of the projects I am working on right now is a "using up some yarn" project. I have made already finished 3 scarves and am working on a 4th. I stopped after the 3rd one to move on to other things, but have found that it is nice to have a little something going that I can take a few minutes to work on here and there. It gives me a little break from all the other everyday things that take so much of my time. Kind of a chance to take a breath and figure out my next action plan.

In the few days that I took off from this diversion, I realized that I had come to almost "need" it. I got overwhelmed by the dreariness of the sky and thinking that I had to play with Kj all day! Amazing what calm a little handiwork can bring. Thank you God for using knitting and crocheting to do this!!

Bridal Shower Gift...

I was given a mission recently to make a "cute" apron. My sister-in-law is getting married and that was her one request of me. She asked her mom, "Can I ask for something specific from someone for my wedding?" The answer, "It depends." And with this request the answer was, "Yes." So, I set out looking online for a prefect pattern for a "cute" apron. I had a few rough sketches and some ideas. I even had part of the plan laid out in my sewing room. The only thing was I couldn't find a complimenting fabric for the pieces I had laid out (cloth napkins with snowflakes in the corners). So, one naptime I looked through my boxes of fabrics from other projects and hand-me-downs. I found 3 pieces (2 bits and 1 large piece) that I decided would be prefect. A few days previously I had been to a craft store and seen an apron book. I found the prefect "cute" apron. Now, I just had to remember what it looked like and figure out how to assemble it. Once done, I decided that since Kj's aunt was probably going to be the only one to make cookies with her, she needed a matching apron. So, I simplified the design and made it toddler size. Very fun!