Hello, everyone! :)
I, ah, still haven't touched a needle or pattern to speak of since last post. I've simply felt unable in the half-hour before bed to do anything requiring too much of a brain, and sewing sadly (or not) enters into this category.
The thing is, I'd feel dead inside without having some sort of creative outlet or other. One thing I've found I could manage in this short time before going to sleep, is crochet. It doesn't require much concentration once you've got going, and the designer pretty much figures everything out beforehand.
I started with an über-simple headband to get familiar with the basics.
I, ah, still haven't touched a needle or pattern to speak of since last post. I've simply felt unable in the half-hour before bed to do anything requiring too much of a brain, and sewing sadly (or not) enters into this category.
The thing is, I'd feel dead inside without having some sort of creative outlet or other. One thing I've found I could manage in this short time before going to sleep, is crochet. It doesn't require much concentration once you've got going, and the designer pretty much figures everything out beforehand.
I started with an über-simple headband to get familiar with the basics.
Basically, it's 3 rows of chain stitches, joined at both ends by single crochet stitches. It makes for a comfortable, hair-friendly headband. I love the look of headbands, but they inevitably end up giving me a headache.
I'll share another, less modest project soon. Also in teal shades. I have a thing for jewel tones at the moment.
I love that I can watch a series episode and wield my crochet hook at the same time, while relaxing and feeling not utterly useless and overly "intellectual", you know?
The second semester promises to be as insane as the first, if not more as I have even more challenging classes to teach. I do hope I manage to do some sewing every now and then - if anything, my wardrobe needs it! It'd be nice to have another concert outfit, too.
The only gifts I managed to make this year are a birth set for my second nephew, who may be born any day now. He is not due until another 3 weeks, but his mother (my older sister) is exhausted, and everything seems to point out to an early birth.
I did manage to purchase most of my gifts from local craftsmen and Etsy, so my handmade pledge still holds good. ;)
For now, I'm off to celebrate the holidays with my family. P'tite Mignonne and I are taking the train all the way across France tomorrow at 6 am - with gifts for everyone, and 200 (long) essays to grade/mark. Thank goodness she's here to help me out with these!
I'll try and update once more before Christmas.
Happy Winter Solstice, everyone!
I love that I can watch a series episode and wield my crochet hook at the same time, while relaxing and feeling not utterly useless and overly "intellectual", you know?
The second semester promises to be as insane as the first, if not more as I have even more challenging classes to teach. I do hope I manage to do some sewing every now and then - if anything, my wardrobe needs it! It'd be nice to have another concert outfit, too.
The only gifts I managed to make this year are a birth set for my second nephew, who may be born any day now. He is not due until another 3 weeks, but his mother (my older sister) is exhausted, and everything seems to point out to an early birth.
I did manage to purchase most of my gifts from local craftsmen and Etsy, so my handmade pledge still holds good. ;)
There she is, striking the pose of the perfect Victorian cat:
I'll try and update once more before Christmas.
Happy Winter Solstice, everyone!
21 comments:
Happy Holidays dear Isabelle. Hope you can relax with your near and dear ones and get back refreshed. I too get headaches with head bands but you seem to have found perfect soloution to while away that half before bed time. Take care.
très jolie bande, la couleur éclaire ta chevelure (superbe d'ailleurs)
Joyeux noël à toi et prends bien soin de toi :)
I love pictures of your kitty! She's beautiful! The headband is really nice, too. Have a great holiday with your family.
No winter Solstic here I'm afraid - we are in for 38c today. Enjoy your break with the family. Merry Christmas :)
Darling baby! She's like a cat model! Have a happy holiday.
What a lovely photo of P'tite Mignonne. The ironwork in the background certainly does add a Victorian flare to the photo. I love the headband. I too feel totally useless without a sewing project in my hands (or under the machine needle). It seems work/housework are simply not enough to feel that I have accomplished something with my day!
Happy Holidays to you and P'tite Mignonne! I understand how life sometimes can keep us from doing some of the things we love. Hopefully things will settle down for you soon.
Have a safe trip, and I hope you & P'tite Mignonne have a wonderful holiday.
I love the headband! I may have to try that one.
Joyeux Noël Isabelle. Mes meilleurs voeux pour les fêtes et pour la nouvelle année.
Wish your sister well for me! I didn't know she was pregnant. How nice for Robin to have a little brother or sister, you must all be so excited! Merry Christmas, Isabelle!
Cute headband! Hope life does settle down a bit for you. Happy holidays to you and your beautiful P'tite Migonne!!
Happy holidays to you and your darling kitty. Have a wonderful visit with your family and congrats to you for finding a creative outlet to keep you happy for when you can't sew.
Very pretty headband.
Merry Christmas to you and your family! Have a wonderful Holiday.
first, the cat is gorgeous!!! i love seeing photos of her.
i, too, have been doing a little crochet. i need to find some quick & easy projects. it would be a handy thing to have in my bag on days when i sub. last week, the students were watching a video in class... which meant i saw the same video five times in one day. crocheting little flowers helped make the day less arduous.
Joyeux Noel
bises
Doris
Merry Christmas! The crochet projects are perfect for relaxing after a long day. That cat of yours is so beautiful, her coloring, eyes, fur, everything. You are fortunate to have each other.
I can relate with the lack of time for sewing and the need for that bit of creative therapy in our lives. Hope things ease up for you soon.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Isabelle
Hope you have a wonderful time
Hugs Su
Merry Christmas Isabelle, I hope you all had a lovely time
I also took the handmade pledge (without knowing there really was a pledge!) and made everything for gifts this year and am purchasing on etsy more than other sources. Your cat is beautiful, in a beautiful setting. I love when they sit like that with their tail curled around, so proud.
Tres joli !
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