More for my reference than anything...

I have a few things in the works right now:

1) A craft project. I wish I could tell you more, but we traded names among family members, so the person has no idea I have them. Even telling you the colors of the project would be a dead giveaway. So, I'll update more about this item after Christmas.

2) My in-laws requested that we make their Christmas gift this year. For those that know me, know I love this kind of thing...so I'm really excited. But we have yet to decide on what exactly we'll make. Hmm...

3) A crocheted baby blanket for our friends that are expecting a baby in May. I started this a while ago (before they got pregnant) thinking I'd have more time to work on it, but there is actually a baby on the way. I have a time limit now. Once project #1 and #2 done, I'll have to get going on this one. Unfortunately, I pick one helluva stitch that's not quick and easy, but looks so darn cool. Hopefully it turns out OK and they like it.

4) Before Peanut was born, ShankRabbit and I got the brilliant idea to make her a dollhouse. The various pieces of wood and other materials have been collecting dust in our basement since that heady trip to our favorite home supply/hardware store. Hopefully, we'll have this done before she reaches puberty.

5) After seeing Jonah Lisa's felt food collection and her flannel board (seriously, this woman has got mad skills...check out her site), I am inspired to make stuff for Peanut to play with. I never thought felt could be so useful (and that I could make my own!). But with all the stuff already on my plate, I may just have to wait until the new year.

Metaphorical much?

It took me 4 years, but I am finally done:


(Full View)



(Close-up of the stitching. I believe the main part is a half-double and the border is a double)

It was my first crochet project - pretty ambitious, I must say.

This blanket kept me company on many a bus/train ride to and from work in downtown Chicago and Milwaukee. This was my "baby"...no matter where I was or what I was doing, I could always pick this piece up and begin where I left off without a hitch. It has seen me through heartbreak, love, grief, happiness and several relocations. My therapist in yarn.

I've completed several projects since the dawn of this one, but subconciously I think I wasn't ready to let it go...so it was never officially completed. Could someone look past the odd size, dropped stitches, uneven edges, and inconsistencies and love it as much as I do? I could only think of one person. So, Sunday night I bit the bullet and put in the last few stitches.

I am happy to say my husband is now the proud owner.

Obligatory Introductory Post

Here I am. I caved and started my very own blog.

I'm not a virgin to the blogosphere by any means...I have a livejournal, a family blog, and I sometimes (ok, once so far) contribute to my husband's techie blog. Blogging is very familiar to me. However, this is the first official public blog of my very own. I am in complete control over every aspect. How cool?! Although, it has its drawbacks:

1. I have no one to blame when something goes awry
2. I have to take full responsibility for spelling errors, grammatical errors and general nonsense
3. Its my own fault if posts are few and far between

Meh...who cares. If you are looking for Pulitzer-quality writing, you've come to the wrong place. Hell, you may want to skip blog-reading altogether. But, I digress...

Here's an intro to they key players in my life:

"ShankRabbit" - my husband, best friend and all around good guy.
"Peanut" - our easy-going, smiley 7.5 month old daughter.

So, there you go. Welcome to my new endeavor. I hope you find something of worth of here...or at least something to read while you're on the crapper (that's what laptops are for, no?).