Getting crafty

I used to make things all the time - gifts for friends and family, decor, cards, ornaments. But as life gets busier I've found that, aside from my knitting (which I can take with me just about anywhere and which has become a social activity thanks to my K&S gals), I don't make very much. Which is why I totally knocked my own socks off this weekend with our Christmas tree, our 2008 ornament, and a much needed tree-topper in the form of a Moravian paper star. The star amazed me the most because I went from cardboard and a compass to this great symmetrical 3-d pointy thing in about 2 hours.

Our 2008 Ornament

Paper star


I'll just say that I was pleasantly surprised to see that I haven't lost my multimedia craft skills. Having my new craft room to work in didn't hurt!

(pics to come just as soon as I find that darn camera cord)

baby sizes

I think I underestimate the size of babies. This little sweater turned out a bit on the small side, but I still love it. I think I need to abandon the "newborn" size in any and all patterns, given my propensity for knitting on the tight side.

I'm sure a little teddy bear will be very happy in it!