Just in case anyone still comes here, I am leaving the link to my new blog. I update much more often there, and no longer use this blog.
http://sleepknitstudy.blogspot.com
Guess Who’s Back? (With an FO!)
Pattern: Pomatomus by Cookie A.
Yarn: Knit it Up! SeaWool in English Garden colorway
Needles: US 2/2.75 mm
Started: 21 June 2009
Finished: 21 February 2010
Mods: Only one pattern repeat for cuff.
Model: My Mom
I can’t believe how long it has been since I have posted on my blog. Well, there’s one specific reason why I’ve sort of abandoned my blog: I did not finish these Pomatomus socks until today, and was too embarrassed to write! It took forever, but now they are off of my needles (yes!). They were quite fun to knit, but honestly, I lost a bit of interest after the first sock.
On a non-knitting note, I have stepped up in my crafting. For Christmas, my parents bought me a sewing machine! I’ve always liked sewing, but my first experience with a machine was quite bad. My first machine was from the 60s era, and it was already in bad shape! Now that I have the new one, sewing has taken up much more time than knitting. I’ve already made a fleece quillow set for my sister’s birthday, altered curtains for my mom, and made many pillows for everyone. I’m in a rut of what to do next, but hopefully I’ll get to share something soon.
In addition, so many big things have happened since my last post. I’ve been accepted to Virginia Commonwealth University, and also I am nearing the end of my journey to making my Confirmation (church thing)! Everything seems to be coming together. As a plus, VCU has a knitting group and a beautiful LYS within walking distance!
I hope that everyone has had a wonderful Sunday!
All In Good Time
I got this embroidery hoop months ago with the intention of making it into a bulletin board. It took so long because I could not find a fabric that matched the room and made me 100% happy. Now that it is all finished, I think that I will leave it as it is rather than tacking things onto it. Embroidery hoops make beautiful (and inexpensive!) frames for fabric, and I will definitely put together more.
On another note, in the past week my mom and I have been working on a flower garden. I finally convinced her that flowers will make the house look so much nicer on the outside. Of course, since it was my idea, I am responsible for keeping up the flowers. There are zinnias, begonias, impatients, petunias, and a few others. The house has so much more curb appeal now! 
All of the flowers have sprout up much more than I would have expected, but the zinnias are my favorite. There are many buds, and every morning a few new ones have blossomed.
I am still working on Pomatomus. The gusset is done, and I am now well into the foot. It should be finished in no time! While Pomatomus is the main focus, there are many new projects that are tempting me! I did not participate in the Potholder Swap, but still kept up with the beautiful patterns. Yesterday Maryse published my favorite potholder pattern that she had crocheted many times: the Modern Vintage Potholder! The pattern does not seem too difficult, and is very well constructed. I hope that everyone is having a good weekend!
