Where I begin to match projects with people...  I have to admit that participating in this challenge has been educational. Why, you ask? What have I learned? Well I already know that I am lazy and procrastinate always. What I didn't know was planning and preparing in advance (months, not weeks like I usually do) is quite a bit of effort! During this week I have been thinking about what I'll be making for whom. So far, all that I've really feel committed to is what I'll be making for my co-workers. Since they may be reading I'm not sharing more than that today. What I can say is that it will be one item made in a slightly different manner to make them each unique and personal for the recipient. As for everyone else well I'm keeping my options open and my eyes peeled for projects that strike my fancy. I don't think there are any blankets or throws in my future, but who knows? On another note, I realize that we're supposed to be reducing our stash, but I couldn't help but add these three yarns to my collection.
After all they were free (from my club at the library) - and who can resist free yarn?! Plus I came across them on a day when I had socks on my mind, and I think each of them would make a fine sock. Maybe that's what I'll do. Make socks for everyone. Do you think they'll get suspicious when I ask for foot measurements?
Be sure to check out Marie's great tips and prompts over at Underground Crafter. Honestly it's because of her that I'm even considering my holiday list in May! That's all for today friends. Until next time, Be blessed and stitch & read with love!
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5/29/2012 03:17:44 am
They might be suspicious, but I guess it depends on how you work it into conversation :). Our knitting/crochet club is called the knit-wits. Although I'm not crazy about the name I am crazy about the people! They have been meeting for years and have amassed a huge surplus of yarn for nearly every occasion! When I showed up with my sock last week Jean (the leader of our crew and a delight!) insisted on providing me with what she called, "good sock yarn". Who am I to argue?!? 5/29/2012 10:16:54 pm
Ha! you could just creep around with a tape measure and "happen" to be measuring next to their feet. No, I'm sure they'll never guess! What if I tried something like this - "Wow! Those are great shoes! What size are you?" or "Mind if I try one on?" and then whip out my tape for a quick measure? Probably not huh? I'm creative, I'm sure something will come to me. Maybe stealth nighttime foot measuring?
If I didn't start after Christmas I would never finish before the next Christmas. I almost have my Christmas doll donation finished, along with several other projects. By the time you start actually thinking of Christmas it is too late.
Mattenylou
5/30/2012 06:31:40 pm
Hi, I'm also visiting from the 'ville, Welcome!... I've heard your foot is about the same measurement as your forearm, from the inside bend of your elbow to your wrist (works for me, not sure if it's accurate for everyone). Tell them you are doing a fun survey to see if this is really true, then jot down their measurements as part of your "survey"..haha! By the holidays they'll have completely forgotten about you measuring them. Love your blog, by the way. I, too, worked in a library for years, loved it! Leave a Reply. |
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