Friday, November 16, 2012

Feeling kind of crafty

Here lately, I've been feeling really crafty. I'm not sure if it is because of Pinterest, my monthly craft group, or because it's become an outlet for me, but I have found a new favorite store- Hobby Lobby. I could spend hours aimlessly roaming the isles, looking for something new to get my hands on. From wreaths, to hair bows, and canvases to purses, my heart seems to just race. I get home from work, and drag everything out, typically making about 5-6 hair bows and 1-2 purses per night. And the bad thing- I have a boy who can't wear the bows! Luckily, I have a really good friend who works in a salon who has offered to try to sell the things that I make. (We will see how that goes....). It's been really exciting for me to see the things I can create. Hubby shakes his head, and T is just glad he can still watch his movie. 
I want to learn to crochet and quilt. Yes I know I am not an 80 year old woman, but I love doing things like that, and honestly feel like it is a lost art within our society since everything is machine made and at the tips of our fingers. Growing up Southern, quilts have been a big part of our heritage and lives. I have always enjoyed hearing the stories told while making the quilts, or the story of the quilt. 
Here are a few of the things that I have made this week. It's something new to me, so I will be the first to say that they are far from perfect. But I am trying, and coming up with new ways every day.

 

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