Holiday Thoughts

On my long train ride from New York City to Cleveland, Ohio, I had an ample amount of time to reflect on our modern idea of doing more in a shorter amount of time and whether this thinking is healthy for the human spirit or not. Right now I am of the opinion that doing less but with great enthusiasm is more important than getting more things done.

I have also been reflecting on this in my art work. It is easy to get caught in this idea that you need to produce more, make more, and try to sell more. However, the act of enjoying the process and letting your creative life grow and meander is also important.

So now I am in Ohio and I am in the process of finishing a shawl that I started in the Czech Republic two years ago. At this point it is almost finished but it has taken me two years to get it done! But that's not the point. The point is it has the same quality that an old friend acquires after years together. This shawl was with me through my first year of ESL teaching, traveled with me on the bus to Vienna, made a long journey on the plane back to the United States and will be a finished article of clothing that will come back to New York City to keep me warm at my current teaching job. And hopefully it will travel abroad with me again in the near future!

Cream Knit Scarf

I would like to introduce my newest creation, a bulky weight, cream colored, knit scarf. I have been working with heavy weight yarns as of late because of their fun, funky texture. This scarf is suitable for a woman or man and it is super, super, duper warm! It is a wool and acrylic blend yarn and has beautiful hints of blue and brown interwoven into the main cream colored yarn. It is also easy care machine washable. Hope you enjoy and please feel free to visit http://www.etsy.com/listing/63659261/cream-knit-scarf for more photos and info. :)

Crochet Beanie Hat

Super warm crochet beanie hat!

So I am finally adding a new blog post after several months hiatus! I must confess that outside activities have taken me away from knitting and crocheting for a bit but now I am trying to fit it back into my schedule.

I crocheted this hat using lion brand super bulky weight wool/acrylic blend yarn and used two strands of thread held together at the same time. This means that it is super warm and it is 8.5" long so it can cover your ears. It is also easy care machine washable. The top of the hat is denim blue and the bottom is a cream color with accents of blue and brown woven into the yarn. http://www.etsy.com/listing/63014967/crochet-beanie-hat

Right now my mom's kitty is sitting on my lap watching me type this, so I thought maybe she would like to be included in the post.

In addition, I have updated my background on this blog. Shabbyblogs.com has quite nice backgrounds for anyone looking to spice up their blog.

Anyhoo, hope everyone is having a warm and snuggly holiday weekend with their family or someone special and please let me know if you have any comments on the hat or my new background!

Update

Quick update! The scarf is finished and photos of it will appear very soon!

Skully Organic Scarf Sneak Peek

This is a sample of a Skully Scarf that I am in the process of finishing. It is made from organic cotton yarn and is machine washable in cold water, delicate cycle. It is a lovely beige and brown and will measure over 56" upon completion. Check back soon for updates!

Bennington Bunny Updated

This is Bennington, who I have recently updated with a big and friendly pink bow! Bennington is very excited about his new bow and thinks that it makes him look very formal and stunning.

For those of you who have not met Bennington before, he is a very friendly amigurumi Bunny who lives in the forest of Nod with all his friends. Bennington is 10.5 inches tall and is able to stand on his own.

For more information about Bennington and all his friends, please visit http://www.etsy.com/listing/41815608/bennington-amigurumi-crochet-bunny

Etsy goodies goodies team diamond hunt!

Check out the Etsy goodies goodies team diamond hunt!
http://etsygoodiegoodiesteam.blogspot.com/2010/05/egg-team-presents-diamond-hunt.html 

Find all the diamonds hidden in participating Etsy shops and get entered to win a whole lot of really cool handmade goodies! :)
(Blue Skully Wrist Warmers are courtesy of yours truly.)