08/20/2012

Another Monday, and here I am.  Let me just say, thank goodness for calender reminders!

The last couple of days have been busy!  And not on the crafting front.  So today, has been a little light cleaning (even though it needs more), catch up on laundry, and I took time today to start sketching out designs for a friends website.

As it stands, I have not created any more new jewelry or washi jewelry.  Bad me!  I'm about to place an order to get more bling...but I'm just waiting for the right moment.

I'm 16.5 hours into my cross-stitch.  I would say, I'm probably 5+ hours away from finishing the top half.  I don't think my goal of end of August is looking very realistic.  The problem with this one, I've been too busy to work on it at home during the evening.  The only times I seem to work on it is during my lunch breaks.

And well, when was the last time I added something to my Etsy store?  I can't even remember...but I'm thinking it was July.  My phone reminder for that one always happens at the most inconvenient time...and is impossible to for me to wrench the computer away from the hubby.  But, these are the downfall to living in a modern time.  He and I need to work out a better schedule, that's all. 

Well, this weeks post was another quickie, only because I need to get back to that "light" cleaning ;)

08/13/2012

So here goes my weekly post.

I haven't much to report, so unless I wax poetic about SOMETHING, this should be a short one.

I've been super busy at work this week...I know, I know, everyone says that.  But it's been true in this case.  I have come home every night exhausted, that it takes all my energy just to have a nice evening time conversation with my husband.  One of our people went on vacay this week, and somehow I got everything dropped in my direction.  You try balancing your normal duties plus someone else'.  Grrrrrrr.

So in short, my cross-stitch has suffered.  I've put about 3 hours into it this week, and that was all during my lunch breaks.  She's (Lotsa-Heart Elephant) coming along nicely...just not nearly fast enough.  She's built from the top of the tummy to the base of the nose/trunk.  No new pictures to add of it.  Maybe for next week.

Some good news though, It was approved that next quarter (October - December) I will start teaching a crochet class.  Each month, we should complete a whole blanket.  October and November the students will be able to choose from two different patterns.  December, I made it easier on myself, and everyone will be making the same blanket.  So, most likely the fruits of my labor will wind up listed on Etsy.  Since I'm teaching it as a class, there will be homework each week to have completed.  I've gone over the patterns, and already decided how much needs to be finished during each class to complete the blankets.  That also means that I will have to do my homework too!

Well, that's all I got, so thanks for stopping by.  And don't forget to check out my Etsy store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltedBones

08/06/2012

I know...I know. I skipped a week. My bad. But in my defense, I was working on my blanket. Yes, my blanket. My yarn came in, and I am proud to say that last Monday evening, I actually finished my blanket. Woo-Hoo! The big Green Monster is finished. No more loose ends. Here's a picture.

 I spread it out over my bed, which is King Size.  It covers a decent area.  I'd say (without actually measuring) it's probably a Full/Queen.

Now my next step is talking the husband into taking nice pictures so I can list it on Etsy.  It's already washed and dried. and shrunk up as much as it will shrink.

So, now to completely devote my time to the Cross-Stitch.  Hopefully, I can finish it by the end of August.  In October, hopefully, I will be teaching a crochet class.  We will see how it goes.