Pink Saturday...it's all thanks to YOU

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Wooo Hooo! It's Pink Saturday!


I am so excited about my new purse. And, I owe it all to YOU!! A few weeks ago, I showed this as an unfinished project. And, to be quite honest with you, it was filed away in my REJECT pile!! I just couldn't envision a finished result. After posting it for Pink Saturday, I received some wonderful comments encouraging me to finish it....thank you!!

Nancy at lachambrerose.blogspot.com even shared a website with me that had patterns for the "Rag Bags". Of course I bought the pattern. You can see it at : Heather Knitz
The pattern gave some terrific tips and tons of info. Mine isn't exactly like the pattern, so we shall say that it is "inspired" by the pattern.


Ta Da!! Here is the other side:


I've worn it all week and I keep getting compliments....YAY! Just what I needed to feel "springy"!


I put in a green lining with snaps to close it:


And, LOTS of pockets! I even put in a zipper. I learned how to do this at U Handbag.


The handle is some plastic tubing that is in the plumbing section of the hardware store. I simply covered it with fabric. This is my own original idea. It's a very affordable solution to handles.

I love it so much, that I have another one on my needles right now. I'm trying to make this new one more like Heather's....but my projects seem to take on a life of their own, know what I mean?

So, thank you to all of my Pink Saturday blogging friends....thanks to YOU, I have a wonderful new purse!


Now head on over to Beverly's and take the FAMOUS Pink Saturday tour!


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Who did it?

I WAS having a good day...I went to ASG Classic Clothes and met a wonderful group of ladies. I got to go by the bead store...which is always fun. It's Friday, so that means "hamburger night" at the local Vet Hall with my Mother in Law. Yep. Good Day.


We were only gone about 45 minutes. And while we were gone, something happened. We walked in and my knitting project was strewn about. The bag it was in was ripped wide open! They attacked my office and it was a wreck....over to hubby's office and more mayhem!

My knitting needles are chewed to bits.


What the heck happened? This is unexpected and unusual. Yes, there are moments when the dogs (and cats) get in to things. But, not on this scale.

Here's the question....Who did this?

Does Zula look guilty to you?


Or was it Pookie?



Anyone want a couple of dogs?


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My Beaded Scarf is done!!

I finally finished my beaded scarf. I learned SO much with this project. One thing is that I actually began to recognize the stitches and be able to "read" my own knitting. That was a true revelation!! I also learned the crab stitch to edge. I didn't know this stitch and I found instructions on YouTube. You can find ANYTHING on youtube.com!! I also learned about blocking. My first try just didn't do the trick. So, I did it again and it was great!! I love how it turned out. It's soft and wonderful.


I wear a lot of blue, it's my favorite color. I think this particular shade is bright and rich. I do NOT like the multi color yarn however, and I won't buy that again!


The bead part is a lot of work, but I just love how the beads look and feel. In fact, I have already started another scarf, green this time. It's going so much faster this time around. Not as many mistakes so far. (fingers crossed!)

I got all of my Christmas decorations put away on New Years Day (with dear hubby's help!). It was quite a marathon!!! It felt really good to get my house back to normal. It seems fresh and new. A great way to start out the New Year.

I just had to show a picture of our two kitties. They often fight over the one kitty bed, now that I know they like it, I will pick up another! Lately, they have given up fighting and decided to share. Aren't they precious??




Have a great week!!


P.S.

Check out this GREAT giveaway on Joy's Blog...it's a BIG one!!
http://joytotheblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Pink%20Saturday

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Beaded Knitting

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I love to bead and I am really enjoying knitting (total beginner here!), so combining the two together...sounds wonderful!!

If you read any of my previous posts, you will know that I do NOT need a new project. I have several in the working stages right now. THIS was my daughter's idea. She saw this scarf in the Bead Store (The Hole Affair), and she fell in love with it. So, we decided to take the class together.

This is our teacher, Linda, wearing the BEAUTIFUL finished scarf. I just adore it and can hardly wait to have one of my own!


This is my daughter and her beginning scarf. She is such an amazing person. She came to the class without even knowing how to knit and she was keeping up with everyone else. She must have crafting in her genes!! Her scarf is green, her favorite color.



This is my knitting buddy, Nanette. This is our second class together. Nanette is really good at knitting. She keeps saying that she is still learning, but I think she is already a PRO! Nanette chose a different pattern than the rest of us. I would like to try this pattern also (if I ever complete my first scarf that is!).


These beads that Nanette chose are perfect for this color, just the right amount of "sparkle".



This is Judy's scarf. She was sitting across from me and I just could not take my eyes off this red. The beads are much sparkly-er (did I just make up a word?) than the photo shows. I MUST have a red one! I didn't want to post a pic of Judy without her permission, but I'm sure she won't mind showing off her work:


This is mine. I was trying to think of a color that I needed in my wardrobe and I decided on royal blue. I just LOVE this color! This is where I am with my scarf....I have already taken apart my scarf 3 or 4 times. I am not going to start over any more!! It will just have to be whatever it becomes. So, if you see me wearing this scarf, please do not come too close and begin to analyze it for imperfections....because I already put 2 beads where I was supposed to put 1. Darn!




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Knit Knit Knit...when will it ever get finished?

What will this be when it grows up? It is supposed to become a lovely sweater. I had such enthusiasm and high hopes in the beginning. Now, it seems like it's taking forever. Okay, I admit it, I don't seem to give it enough time and attention. It's my first sweater, EVER. And, there are so many boo boos in it that I am already coming up with creative ideas to disguise them...we'll see. Am I going to keep knitting in my "wanna be" list of endeavors? The jury is still out. I so admire those great creations by knitting MASTERS...I guess I have to stick with it to get better. The yarn is really soft, I mean REALLY soft, and I love to wear soft things. There is still hope. Stay tuned.....

Crazy Paisley Purse

My daughter begged me to make a purse for her. I reminded her that I don't make stuff for people. She gave me that look that said she knew better. I know her favorite colors and I hoped that I would be able to come up with something she would REALLY like. And, when I saw her face when she opened it, I knew I did it! What a great feeling. And, I love this purse. I am so happy with how it turned out. I'm very new to knitting, so I am still not quite sure how anything will turn out. Just today, I realized that my latest project will have to be discarded...darn it! So, I was pretty happy when the basic structure of this purse turned out to be okay. I thought it needed some pizazz, so I embroidered my version of a paisley pattern with yarn and added a few beads. I made the handle out of a piece of plastic plumbing tube and I filled it with pretty brown "chip" beads that look like small rocks. The lining is a really pretty fabric and I put in my first "purse zipper", Yay! Take a look