Yarn Along {2}

Its been an interesting few weeks. I was able to finish the scarf rather quickly and was so excited about how it turned out, I wore it the very next day! I got lots of compliments and when I told them I made it, everyone seemed surprised. One, no one knew I crocheted so two, they all thought I bought it at Target. I do really like it. My daughter, who is only three, tells me I'm "stylish". LOL

Within the past few weeks I traveled north (Washington State)to see my in-laws with my recently returned-from-deployment husband. I was able to finish my Supernanny book, start and finish another, and I'm actually on my third right now. The second book, A Dog's Purpose, by W. Bruce Cameron was a very cute book. It's told through the eyes of a dog who is reincarnated multiple times, trying to find his purpose in life. It made me love my two pups that much more! The third book is a comedic romance novel. Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots by Luann McLane has turned out to much more comedy than romance, and I like that. The author is telling her story in such a charming way that I can't help but to smile as I read it. I'm almost through with this book, and I have no idea what is on my reading list next, but I know I've got lots to choose from in my home library.

Also, while in Washington, I crocheted a cute little lunch bag. Little may not be the right word actually. Without the handle it was about a foot tall. My mother-in-law is an avid tea drinker and has a special thermos for her tea that does fit in the typical square, insulated lunch totes. So, she's been using a gift bag. I saw this and decided that I would surprise her with a new tote made especially to fit her thermos. I had another project planned, so when we went to the craft store, she thought I was buying the yarn for the other project. When she questioned what I was making when she realized it was most definitely not a bag, I just simply said I felt like making a bag. It took about four days total to finish, but actual working time was probably close to 8 hours or so. I surprised her with it one morning, and luckily, she loved it. I believe she had no idea I was making the bag for her.

I also finished up a quilt I had been working on and off for over a year. It was a birthday gift for my sister-in-law, and she loved her little gift as well. Unfortunately, I was in such a rush to get it finished, I didn't get a chance to get any pictures of it. I have asked if she'll send me some pictures so I can post them up. It turned out quite nicely.

As of right now, I don't have any specific craft projects in mind that HAVE to get done. I've got a projects list, but who knows what crafts are going to get done when. Only time will tell, and the next yarn along will have all the new details.

Happy yarning!