Ack, even after my little quickie quilt I am in no mood to sit in front of sewing machine. I am, however, really in the mood to crochet. Maybe its due to the fact that the weather is freezing here and that makes me want to crochet all kinds of warm goodies like these.
Now if I was a good blogger I would have a little tutorial to go along with this post, but alas, I do not. I kinda just winged it as I made these and I didn't write anything down as I went. Not very smart of me because I will probably want to make another pair someday. I have found a wealth of free crochet patterns I can share on the Lion Brand website. You have to register with them to get access but its totally worth it. They also have lots of knitting patterns too.
Finishing up this last quarter of school has really freed up a lot of my time. Unfortunately my head has been spinning with all the great holiday craft ideas out there in blog land. I can't focus on just one, there all so great. I'm really excited about Christmas this year and this weekend we put up our tree and decorated a bit.
I let the girls handle trimming the tree while I just sat back and snapped pics. I'm enjoying the "little helper" phase they both seem to be going through while it lasts. I made the little owls below last Christmas.
I used this tutowlrial and added a little embroidery. I didn't make a base for the bottom since they were going to be hanging instead of sitting as in the tutorial. Instead I just sewed it closed.
This is my first Christmas as a blogger so I'm anxious to share my holiday crafts as well as seeing everyone else's creative ideas. I'm currently working on a few handmade gifts and have several others planned. And if you have time check out Uncommon Grace's flickr group Winter Is: and join if you'd like to share your winter photos.
I love your owls. I am glad you have some breathing time to enjoy the holidays.
We have been freezing over here too. I think the cold weather has really added to the holiday excitement.
Posted by: amy | December 08, 2008 at 07:41 AM