That was fast.

I think I'm out of control. It sure didn't take long to get my queue overloaded. After posting the pay it forward post on Facebook, I've gotten 5 projects lined up. One is time sensitive, it's also a gift for a wedding. I'll be making this tea cosy. I'd noticed it in the bride's Pinterest boards before Christmas, so it will be perfect for paying it forward.

Today I brought home a dress for this same wedding. The bride's sister's dress needs some alterations. It needs to be done by Wednesday. It's just making the shoulder straps a little longer. Shouldn't take too long.

Next, I just got a text from my son, the same one who requested the Team Zissou hats. He's asked me to make him this Link hat from Zelda for his roommate's birthday, which is 2 days before my son's. Mental note, I need to make something for my son.

Meanwhile, I have yet to start my Granddaughter Project for January and I'm working on my Willamette scarf. I had to frog it a few times. It's taken a long time for me to get the hang of linen stitch. I finally got it.

Linen stitch on the Willamette Scarf

I've got a lot planned and in progress. Let's see how much I can finish this week.

Kicking off the New Year craftwise.

I'm not sure if it's the new year or the influx of crafty ideas from blogs, Pinterest and Tumblr, but there are so many things catching my eye. I also have some friends and family who have asked to learn to sew (and I have granddaughters) so I'm seeing fun things to sew, too.  Here are some of the things on my radar:

1. Wrap bracelets. This beaded one using the ladder stitch is the one I'm starting with.
2. I want to crochet some beads using my old, unneeded embroidery floss, to make a necklace like this.
3. I bought this pattern to make the long shirt for Lydia for the January Granddaughter project. Her mommy doesn't like her to wear leggings if her shirt doesn't cover her bum. I feel the same way. This shirt is perfect.
4. I bought this pattern to make a couple skirts for Moriah's birthday for the same reason. Her little sausage legs put her little 12 month body in 3T capris. Skirts and leggings are easier.
5. And this is one of the best solutions to cover the bum that I've seen. Just add ruffles to some tees.