YOP Week #18

Wow!  This week went fast!  But it's been a good one and a good balance of work, fun and progress.  I finally caught up with my 3 squares a week on my CMB (Cozy Memory Blanket)  The 3 solid squares are from last week and the 3 variegated are from this week.

 

I also finished an 'ages old' project...a Japanese knot bag that gave me fits! I used interfacing which I had to tear out as it was too much for this small bag although the pattern said you could use it.  I will never make one again of this type and it barely holds a sock I am working on.  Is it 'free' patterns or am I just rusty in my sewing skills?  Either way, I am on to bigger (literally) and better project bags.

But at least Miss Peeps won't get into it.

  

it's reversible too..........

I did 3 rounds on my Giant Granny Square blanket...the pale rose, lemon and the sherbert colors.  Next is grape and it will be round 62 of 68 not counting the border.

I am playing around with a project management software for all my projects.....fiber and organizing and decorating etc.  It is called Trello  and it is free!  There is a learning curve to be sure but I think it is 'the next big thing' since Pinterest.  There is also a blog where you can get lots of info and help.

I have been finalizing my Christmas and Birthday gift giving/making list this weekend and I am so late this year!  We'll see how many 'handmades' I get done.  There will be some sewing in there too as it's a little faster than knitting and crocheting.

I mailed off the grands Halloween boxes this week........

 These are for my daughter who loves the Mexican sugar skulls...........

And of course I wrapped up their 'creepy cloths' that I knit for them.  I hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween!  Now, I'm off to make popcorn balls and caramel apples for some special little Trick or Treaters that are stopping by tomorrow night.
Happy Trails