
40+ years ago I taught myself to crochet and to knit. Crochet came easier to me so I ran with it, but I have always loved knitted lace and felt that someday I would work at learning how to knit as well as I crochet. When my daughter said she wanted to learn how to knit, I signed us up for a class. When she was young, we used to take classes together all the time....ceramics....clay...painting. Well, even though the instructor knew her stuff, my daughter didn't get the hang of it. I told Laurie that I felt crochet was much easier and that I would be glad to teach her. We both agreed that lessons will start after the summer. I look forward to that! I'm not sure if I will pursue knitting. Perhaps when the snow flies again I'll pick it up. We'll see.
I have a blog friend,
Penny who does amazing needle punch. I thought I would like to learn this Russian craft. I bought the needle tool and a book. When I saw a local craft shop was offering a class, I jumped at the chance to learn hands on. I have to tell you I was really disappointed in the instructor.
When I signed up, I paid a fee for the class and what the store calls a Class Pak which included a hoop, the tool, a threader and practice muslin which all cost about $25. I was also required to buy a needle punch kit and the floss it required at a cost of about another $25. The instructor mentioned that she was not well and recovering from surgery. She was, in my opinion, ill prepared and not familiar with the Clover brand of tools that came in the class pak. I left with the knowledge of how to thread the needle and tested setting it at different lengths. All in all I'm glad I went, but I don't think I'll be taking another class at Erica's.
Ok, the hexie craze is making the blog rounds again. I thought I'd make good use of my scraps and get on the band wagon. I have a 1-1/4 hex paper punch so I am killing 3 ( not - birds) with one stone. I can't kill or cage birds but that's a whole other story. Using scrap fabric, scrap paper and keeping my hands busy. It's very addicting!
So, here I am, back to my old stand-by crochet. I needed a no-think project to take along to doctor appointments etc. I have some wonderful boucle' yarn in my stash. It's a shimmery tan/blue variegated yarn that is absolutely beautiful. This will be a summer shawl for me. I haven't made myself anything for a really long time.
I HAVE to have an ongoing Arm Chair Project. My hands can't be still. I spend time with Terry while he watches TV, which usually doesn't interest me. The only time my eyes are glued to the screen is for NCIS, NCIS LA, The Good Wife and The Americans. Occasionally something else really good comes along...True Detective...Fargo...The Vikings. I didn't have HBO when Game of Thrones started, or I probably would watch it religiously too.
Here is my arm chair with project tray next to it and my ever present companion laying so close that I can't lift the recliner foot rest. I can't bring myself to make him move. If Bosco isn't laying there, then Tyson is.
I don't talk about it, but I have tattoos. I got them back in the 80's before the ink craze hit and it was unacceptable for a woman to have tats. They have special meaning to me...a Queen of Hearts and the other is bumble bees.
I am honored that I was Corey's first human canvas. I love this tattoo.
So what are YOUR favorite go to crafts? How about your favorite TV shows? What do you think of tattoo. Do you love them or are they taboo? I'd love to know your thoughts.
BTW: Today I am grateful that Spring has finally sprung. Yesterday we broke a record with temps reaching 91 degrees. It was sunny heaven!