Go go crochet and knitting!

After telling myself for awhile now I will learn how to crochet and knit it finally happened. My sister attempted to teach me a few years ago but she would stop every 5 minutes and tell me her instructions were wrong. I would have to start all over again. After about the 3rd time I was frustrated. I do love my sister though and I have a blanket she crocheted for me a few years ago.

I was lucky enough to start a new job with a lady that has been doing both knitting and crocheting for over 30 years now. She rather knit then crochet but she is teaching me both. I recently got my first crochet project done which is a scarf. I did not follow a pattern as according to my teacher it's the best way to learn.

The scarf was sent to my mom and she loves it. :)


I have a few other projects I will be working on with a friend's birthday coming up and a craft swap. I don't want to give away what I'm making yet. Pictures after they receive it!

I also bought Twinkie-Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies! It has some beginner stuff but it really isn't good for a how-to on crocheting. Luckily if I get stuck I can ask the lady I work with and also there is always google. Still for someone that really has never read a pattern before it is easy for me to follow.

It's Been Awhile!

It's Been Awhile!!!

I know the usual excuse about life getting in the way. I'll spare you that and just jump right back into my blog again.

My Etsy shop for the time being will remain closed. I don't have the time for it anymore but this blog I will try to keep going. I got to the point where I started to not enjoy the crafting I was doing. Anything I created went into my shop. I also have a number of things I'm interested in that I wanted to focus on too. I bow down to a few ladies I know that run a full time shop online. Working a full week and trying to do a shop on the side was becoming too much for me.

I will still be updating this blog with anything crafty/handmade including my own work and other people's work.

Some recent cross-stitching I did:




All of these cross-stitch pieces were given as Birthday presents. All the patterns I used are from the Sprite Stitch's Website.

Guinea Pig Art.

Just wanted to show off some Guinea Pig love you can find on ETSY. Some awesome art I am thinking of adding to my home. My crafting room/guinea pig room could use some more art I think.

Think I might have to post a Etsy findings every week.

Cute guinea pig as little red riding hood print. Found at SuzannesGallery on Etsy.


Guinea pig tea party found at LalisLittleWorldOn on Etsy. I find it amazing the little one was able to stand like that long enough for a photo. Mine usually do that when I have a treat in hand. ;)



Finally this artist is just amazing. Guinea pig as a pirate. Found at WhenGuineaPigsFly on Etsy.

Happy Easter!

Ethie wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter!! I hope everyone has a great time and doesn't stuff there stomachs too much.


Oh and a customer sent me this photo on my Feedback on Etsy. Yay!! I love to see my customers happy with my items. Both are the embroidery dinosaur pieces I did; a T-Rex and Apatosaurus.