Work in Progress

So it's been awhile since I've posted here. Here's somethings I've been working on.

First I've been practicing my knitting. I've done the obligatory scarf, now I was working on a washcloth. It was a bit more of a challenge since it was knit on the diagonal. It's a little wonky but with practice I think I can make the next one better.

I've also been working on a diaper bag for my sister. I've still got alot of work to do on it but here are a couple pictures. I've done my first zipper ever on this bag.

Also I've got the materials (I haven't started it yet) to make a tie baby quilt for my sister as well.

I'm hosting her baby shower in two and a half weeks, hopefully I'll have the quilt done by then.

I'm really excited about the cake I have ordered for the shower. I'll have to make sure to take pictures of it, I'm sure it will be amazing.

Well I should get back to work. Hope everyone has as much fun ahead as I do.

Content in 2009

I generally don't make resolutions for New Years, and this year is the same. At the same time though, I think I like having a word that you want apply to the year.
For 2009 I would like my word to be "content"

At work yesterday I was talking with some women about their homes and one said that she was scheduled to hold Christmas next year. She didn't want to hold the Christmas because her house was basically all white and she didn't want all the kids running around. I don't think I ever want a house that I'm afraid to have friends and family in, for fear of them making a mess.

That made me think about my own house. My house is nice, but it's certainly not perfect. When we moved in there were these rose coloured carpets that were old, worn, stained and ugly in the family room and the master bedroom. All I could think about was replacing those carpets. But we didn't have the money. Now, two and a half years later, we still have those rose carpets and I've decided that I should be content with them.
Those carpets work for us with our two dogs, who always end up bringing in some dirt when they come inside. They work for us when we dog sit for our parent's and have three dogs in the house who track in much more dirt. They work for us when we have friends over, we never have to worry about a stain on the floor, because really the carpet is ugly anyways.

I'm content. I've got a husband, a home, a full time job and I'm able to spend time doing things I love. Life is good. In 2009 I want to be content.

Here's wishing you all will have a good word for 2009.

Better Late Than Never

I'm finally getting around to posting the pictures of the apron I made for Mom for Christmas. This is a very poorly lit picture of the apron sitting on the dining room table before being wrapped.

The waistband has two D rings on either end and the straps are very long. They cross in the back, go through the D rings and then can be tied in the front or the back.

And here's mom trying it on. Looks not too bad for my first big ish project.

So now I'm going to get working on things for my twin sister who is due March 27th. Oh and I think I've got a baby shower to plan as well.

Well I guess it's time to get back to work.

Happy New Year!