Trying to Catch Up

This past weekend, my boyfriend's family was staying with us.  We went out to eat, we did things around town (we purposely steered clear of St. Patty's day festivities), and we went to my parents house.  The time went way too fast as it always does like the last time they were here (over New Years, I don't think I blogged about it).  We all had a good time and I know Dave was really sad to see them go again.

Lately it feels like it is all go go go for me, but I am so tired.  I feel like I need to sleep a whole weekend to catch up.  Its a weird kind of tired.  I'm constantly exhausted, but I fight going to bed early for some reason.

Even now, I should probably just go to bed.  Its getting late.  I'll have a WIP Wednesday update for you tomorrow and I'll have something to show you on FO Friday.

Any suggestions on how to not feel so tired?  I'm getting close to 8 hrs of sleep a night.

Sam <3

FO Friday - A Little Something

So, I have a FO, but its just a little FO.  It is a Spa Cloth!

I was actually trying to have the set done (reverse colors), but this is what I have today.  I'm trying to build up a stock for a craft fair I'm doing in November.  It seems like a long ways off, but I don't want to have to rush making things when the time comes.

Don't forget to check out Tami's Amis, Natural Suburbia, and Wisdom Begins in Wonder.

Sam :-)

My Weekend - My Sister is Married!!!

Well my weekend started early on Friday.  I had the day off and there was so much to be done.  Also, just as an FYI, I'm TERRIBLE with pictures.  Almost every picture in this post I had to get off of someone else.

Here we all are at the rehearsal on Friday:

We had a lot of fun.  My dad had one line.  When the paster asked who gives this girl or something like that, my dad had to say, "her mother and I".  You'd be surprised at how difficult it was.  :-D  I love you dad!  He kept saying, "my wife and I" or "my mom and I" haha.

Here are some more pictures (this post is going to be picture overload!)

 Her hoodie says "Bride" on the back!

Me, carrying my heels already and the day hasn't even started.

My sister looking gorgeous, note her hoodie says "Future Mrs." on the front!

We got to take pictures at PNC Park, where the Pittsburgh Pirates play!  Missy is a huge Pirates fan.

Me and the best man

My parents!

Changing their facebook status.

Me, giving my speech

Missy and our dad.

Ben and my Dave

Missy and Rob dancing.

 I threw this one in to show off the back of the bridesmaids dresses, black lace.

The photographer has better photos, in fact, she has already posted a sneak peak.  Take a look!  Isn't the photo amazing?!!!

I'll probably post more about the wedding when the professional pictures are posted.

Sam <3

FO Friday - Kitchen Towel Toppers

A while back my Aunt Janice asked if I could top some kitchen towels for her.  I, of course, said yes.  She brought me the towels and yarn and I got to work.

I finished for her not one...

Not two...

Not three...

but FOUR towels.

Here's a close up of the top.

And, here is one of them on my stove.

I improvised this design.  I actually tried a couple of different things as I went.  I started with two towels that I cut in half.  I did a blanket stitch across the top and then crocheted away!

The yarn is Red Heart Super Saver in Hunter Green.  This does not come out of my stash numbers because it wasn't in my stash and my aunt bought it.

Don't forget to check out Tami's Amis, Natural Suburbia, and Wisdom Begins In Wonder.

Sam :-)

PS. My sister is getting married tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

WIP Wednesday - An Update on my Vest and Ripple

I have a couple of other projects going besides my vest and my ripple, but these two projects are my main projects.

I am just about to perform the increases on my vest.  I have about 8 inches completed.

On my ripple, I have a few more rows completed than the last time you saw it.  Its growing slowly, but at least it is growing.

I'm only showing the last picture to show you that we have sunlight here!  Its been dark and dreary for so long that it is nice to have some sunshine.

Don't forget to go to Tami's Amis and Small Things.

Sam <3

FO Friday - Basket Weave Hanging Towel

I have another kitchen hanging towel to show you.  I recently bought a whole bunch of patterns off of Laurie Laliberte over at Big Girl Blog.  Her Etsy shop is here.  Her patterns are awesome and the directions are very clear.

I wish I had better pictures to show you, but I haven't really been home with good daylight.  Next time I'll bring it to work to get a good photograph.

Can you see the basketweave pattern at the bottom?  I hope so, its really pretty.  I have a few more projects that I am going to make that match this.

Details:
Pattern:  Basket Case Towel
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie in Jay (used a little less than a skein)
Hook: 5.00mm H
Button:  Pearl looking button that I had in my box

Have you finished anything this week?

Don't forget to check out Tami's Amis, Natural Suburbia, and Wisdom Begins in Wonder.

Sam <3

February Round Up

I feel like I'm on repeat, but where did February go?  Time seems to be flying and it seems to be slow all at once.

Here's my February mosaic:

Lots of stuff going on, that's for sure.  Now that February is gone that means my sister's wedding is almost here!! EEEEEEk!!!

Sam :-)