Holidays Over what next ?

 

So Christmas is over, New years is just around the corner.  I have been so busy making n creating that I should enjoy this free time.  I am not.  I am antsy trying to figure out the next project.  I got several compliments for the handmade present,  that felt good.  I do want to make more wristlets so we will see.  I am just feeling a little bit lost.  Out with the old and in with the new. 

It has been a good 2011.  I am a little nervous about 2012 will bring.  Just got to take it one day at a time.  So today, I will do chores and carry on with scouring the internet for my next great craft adventure.  I have to admit I did enjoy sewing the housecoat I made for my sister.

 

She really liked it.  I learned how hard snaps are to put on, hammered both thumbs twice. lol.  Not to bad, I know better now.  So maybe my next project will be sewing.  Maybe work on making some more stretch pants.  Who knows what the future holds.

Craftiness

The Holiday season has been in full swing now since the 1st week of Dec.  Money is tight so I am in full overdrive of craftiness and inventiveness to get presents this year for the people in my life.  Last year I taught myself how to knit and crochet to reconnect with my mom who passed away in 2003.  These are just some of the projects I am proud of that I have done this year.....

I started with a Free Pattern from Red Heart Yarn and then I just started improvising and I am addicted.  The striped pair on the right are the pattern and the two on the left are how I have improvised. In all total so far I have made a pair for my sister (the 1st pair), some for my dad and a pair for a friend as well as these.  It takes me about 6 to eight hours start to finish for a pair.  WARNING making these is addictive.

I also completed a  PINTREST project. 

 

A no sew pin cushion sew proud of myself:)


I also decorated the house some.

My dad doing one of the things he is good at, eating something. lol


 Christmas is a difficult time of year for me and my dad.  I come from a big family that doesn't really come together anymore as family.  It is hard sometimes because when  I was little I was surrounded by my brothers and sisters and their children. Now it is just me and my step dad and a sister and my nephew (her son) that take the time for us. 

My mom she loved christmas.  She loved everything from the decorations to the food to the hustle n bustle of getting presents.  She was the best at picking out presents.  She could get you something you didn't even know you want, and you really did want it.  She just knew, I miss that.

I know understand how all those mom's out their feel, that have to buy their own present, and yes I talk alot about presents cause I miss the magic my mom made for everyone in my family even if my dad and I were the only ones who really knew what she did n how she did it to make that magic seem seamless.  Enough sentimentality..



Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanuka, Good Ramadan. Whatever it is you believe keep believing in it. And try to have tolerance for others beliefs, that is what I believe being American  is about, differences that Unite.