In a Crafty Mood

If you’ve known me for any length of time, you probably know that one of my favorite hobbies is homemaking.

I love to cook, to organize, to sew, to quilt, to do all sorts of crafty stuff.

And since I got done with the semester a couple of weeks ago, I’ve been in crafty overdrive.

I’d become dissatisfied with a scarf I made a couple of years ago, so I unraveled it and re-crocheted it in a more pleasing open-work style.

I finished a quilted Christmas tree skirt that I’ve been working on since January or February.

I made a nightgown while adjusting a pattern for a dress.

I made great progress on the aforementioned dress (I only still have to hem it–and make the sash and handbag that goes with it.)

I whipped up a (very) last-minute quilt for my cousin who is expecting and had a shower on Saturday.

I finished a Christmas tree ornament.

I cut out all the applique pieces for and prepped the first of my day-of-the-week tea towels.

And, of course, Joanna and I finished up Daniel and Debbie’s wedding quilt (pictures to come after they’re married–in less than a month!)

I’ll say it’s been a pretty productive two weeks.

(Especially considering that I actually HAVE made good progress on my thesis as well.)