New Craft

I know it's been over a month since I have posted here the main reason being I have been taking a break from stitching to learn how to crochet. I tried doing this years ago but couldn't get the hang of it..part of the reason might be that I am left handed and may not have been ready to learn how to do it then. This time tho within 10 minutes I was making a chain and within another 10 or so I was learning how to make rows..this picture is the beginning of a blanket I am making for my kitten..figured it would be nice for her since she has short hair and also be an easy first project. Got enthusiastic a few weeks ago also and started on a lap blanket for my grandmother who is 101 and in a nursing home. Hope to have some progress pics of that or my stitching soon.

 

More progress made

The pink block is all done cept for the backstitching. So far this really is my favorite block.

 

Misty was laying by the stitching till she saw the camera and just had to start coming towards it because it has a cord hanging lol.

 

New pet and stitching

 

 

 

Somehow the pics got out of order lol but I guess that is ok...This is my new kitten Misty that has been keeping me away from posting and stitching as much as I would like to with all of her energy. Will have to try and post more often now that she is more used to the place and me. Today I finished off the 3rd block and started on the diamond shapes on the bottom row. May need to click on the pic to see them really well as the yellow isn't appearing as bright as I would like it to lol.

Update

No pictures this time but I have all of the Orange square at the end done except for the backstitching and have started on the border for the row beneath but it is going very slowly right now. I can't use my frame because the fabric is too short at the ends..should be enough there for framing tho just barely and if not maybe i can sew some fabric onto the edges that won't show up to anchor the framing a little better really not sure.

Weekend Progress

I think I spent more time watching movies this weekend then I did stitching, didn't help that my dog was very playful during the weekend..would hardly leave me or my stitching alone lol. I'm glad the purple square is done cept for the backstitching which I plan to start today. Also got the pink diamonds done, for some reason they looked offcenter the whole time I was stitching the lighter pink center. I think tho it is the color that does it because the green never felt that way lol.

 

New Update

This is my update on this project before participating on a weekend SAL on Facebook..I am hoping to finish at least all of the purple square if not start on the square on the far right. I am still really loving this project and working on it every chance I can get.

 

First Block Finished

This block went so fast and I have absolutely enjoyed stitching it. Have already receieved many compliments by people from my apartment complex. Will be starting the 2nd block a little bit later this evening. My silly dog Kaylee is a complete camera hound and had to get up there and lay down just before I snapped the picture lol.