Sunday, June 17, 2007

Another project completed


I did it in five days! I am so proud of myself! I completed my baby blanket I started on Tuesday! It was too easy and too fun to make! This pattern is definitely a keeper. I am so glad I bought the yarn for such a good price too. I still have almost two skeins left too. Maybe I can squeeze a pair of booties or something out of the extra yarn. We will see.


Here is the finished project.




I went to JoAnn's on Sunday for their firefly promotion. Great deals on yarn let me tell you! I went in to see about purchasing some yarn (I guess that is what they call this ticker tape stuff) for my cropped jacket project. It costs $7.99 a skein! I was very overwhelmed with the price. I am accustomed to cheap yarn I guess. Anyway I looked at several colors which were nice but I wanted something more neutral or solid to work with. I found a carmel color one for $2.97 a skein! What a bargain. I bought nine skeins.





This looks more like ribbon than yarn. It has a light velvet feel so its very nice to touch. I can't wait to work with it. I thought about starting it on Sunday but I decided against it. I think I will wait to start later this week when I can really devote some time. I also do not want to burn myself out crocheting. Hopefully will complete this quickly.


Saturday was a horrid day for me. I had a few errands to run before I went to my mother's home to spend the weekend with her and my brother. At my last stop I couldn't start my car! I was totally shocked! It wouldn't make a sound! This recently happened to me in September and I had to have the starter replaced. The starter went out again! I was furious. I called AAA and they sent a tow truck which took around four hours to get to me. I was patient but annoyed. The one good thing that came out of it was I finished the blanket. My wonderful friend Jodi came and stayed with me and took me home only to learn I left my house key on the car key ring. I had to call the tow truck guy to wait so I can get the key! Not a great weekend. I arrived home and preceded to nap. I was exhausted waiting in the heat. Later that evening I cut out the pattern for my skirt. It only has three pieces to it. I am getting pretty excited about making this skirt. I think I will shop for some material next weekend to make it. I probably will try to make it the following Saturday. I am feeling very inspired!

Well this was my weekend. I hope everyone had a good one. My wasn't the best but it could have been worse right?



Catch you on the flip side!


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4 comments:

Adrienne said...

Look at you! you have been busy girl!!!!!

Nik said...

I had to force myself to stay out of JoAnn's this weekend. I was trying not to spend any money on fabric until I used the fabric that I've already accumulated.

KimT said...

isn't it great to finish something! you have made tons of progress. I went to the Joann's sale too. I bought a pattern and material. I am going to attempt to make a sundress. You have inspired me!

Virtuous said...

Yeah!! On the blanket!! See I just blogged about how patience is a virtue. Knitting and crocheting really does help!!

So sorry about your car, I hope you can get it fixed soon or a new one!

All I can say is thank goodness for yarn!! You got a steal on yours! Can't wait to see how the pretty tape yarn will crochet up for you!

Make it a GOOD week!!