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Hooray!

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So I haven’t seen any movies which, I know usually accompany my weekly blog but I was so excited that I finished 2 items this week that I had to post! The first item was a super quick, super cute little kleenex box cover.

Of course, I do realize that christmas is over but I thought this pattern was cute and have been looking for something to stitch on this cover FOREVER. The second finished item was the Scandanavian heart tree you all have been watching me work on forever now. Well, at least the last few weeks I should say. It came out absolutely gorgeous and I’m not sure how to finish it. I was thinking of building a custom frame for it but, I’m not sure. Maybe I should make it into a pillow. Any opinions from anyone? Is there even anyone reading ?

The new project is yet to be determined but I’m thinking of finishing “Touching the Autumn Sky” from Mirabilia. It was a beautiful design with a little girl on a swing with leaves falling around her. I ordered a hand dyed piece of fabric for it so it seems like it would be a good option. However I also have a partially finished carousel horse/ zebra that might be a bit more fun as I was adding sparkle thread and a ton of beads to it…

 

The craft room challenge

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So, I had originally started to write a blog about movies. One of my favorite things in life, but, often I would leave the theater and not know what to write other than- “the Hobbit, brilliant but better in 2d or Life of Pi- absolutely astonishing”. Some reviewer I turned out to be.
But yesterday while my family and friends were all enjoying the holiday I was arriving at a horrible conclusion about my life. I am in my 30’s with an awful job, no future job prospects despite my education and lots of work experience, and single. So while every other person I know (at least it seems like) was getting engaged or announcing a pregnancy I was at home being reminded of how utterly worthless I truely am. Despite my large home that I love, 2 dogs that I claim to hate, 2 paid off vehicles, and my horse Klondike I was utterly depressed with my life. So having sat down with a very tasty glass of warm rum cider and one of my favorite movies- Julie & Julia I decided that like Amy Adams’

character I also need something to keep me focused through this coming year. I thought for a while before realizing that the answer lied in the disaster I call a craft room. Within its’ walls lie countless started projects withering away in various states finishedness. Quilts, sweaters, needlework, scrapbooks, you name it and there it is. I have decided to finish these poor lost projects even if they are items I no longer find appealing- yes, sweater I started when I was skinnier and still marginally attractive I’m speaking of you. I will of course keep all (if any) readers up to date with pictures. Please also keep in mind that if you see something you find appealing make me an offer- there is a good chance it could become yours.

For years I have dreamed of having my very own fibrous, sparkly, ecclectic craft store where I could enjoy my work and teach others for a living and who knows maybe this could be the road that leads to my dream… So please share it out and help me stay motivated to finish all these things!