Livin' La Needle Loca

 ...and I'm trying to get back to blogging and regular crafting. First, today's sunrise: The last few months have been challenging. I haven't been able to concentrate on anything other than very small projects. With all the stuff for mom's estate, the traveling back and forth, and trying to continue a "normal" home life, my routine is all messed up. My studio is disorganized and I don't have enough space to store everything. It's not really conducive to working on big projects. I'm hoping that I'll get back into some semblance of order with the new year. The Husband and I are talking about remodeling the studio, the last remaining room to be done in the house. I need new flooring, lighting, and a new slider to replace the atrium door.  The new window is essential as the current one sticks. It also cannot take a cat door insert, which would be helpful. It's something to look forward to!

 ...completely forgot to post this! Finished: 11/14 Jellyfish Handspun (spinning) [ Ravelry ] 4.0 oz. Merino-Camel-Silk from Greenwood Fiberworks 237.5 yds. chain-ply, 14 WPI 11/17 Bumble Bee Buddy for Jane (knitting) [ Ravelry ] 11/23 Wee Fishies for Jane (knitting) [ Ravelry ] 11/24 Catnip Mousies for Jane (knitting) [ Ravelry ] Books: Home Sweet Christmas, Susan Mallery The Asheville Christmas, Hope Holloway Snowed in at the Ranch, RaeAnne Thayne The Inn at Evergreen Hollow, Fiona Baker Snowflakes and Surprises, Fiona Baker A Christmas To Remember, Fiona Baker The Five Star Weekend, Elon Hilderbrand Scallops and Sorcerers, Nancy Warren The Albright Hotel, Katie Winters Just the Nicest Couple, Mary Kubica The Changing Winds, Sophie Kenna Golden Sunsets in Rosemary Beach, Cecilia Scott Willow in the Wind, Katie Winters The Ice Sisters, Rita Herron The Hotel at Beach and Forgotten, Nellie Brooks The Store of Love and Lost, Nellie Brooks A S...

 ... I did a little baking this week, which sucked up any craft time that I might have had. None of my actual craft projects had very much play this week. Christmas is getting a lot of my attention these days! WIPs Roll Call Worked On: Christmas present (knitting) Started 12/6/2024 Mom's cookbook (cooking) Continued to add recipes Peaceful Night (cross stitch) Worked a little on the sky portion No Work This Week: Finishing work Look Through My Window quilt for me (quilting) Teal No-Noro Hat (knitting) [ Ravelry ] Queued: The Sea Merchant's Wife (cross stitch) Ready to start. Finishing Work In Progress: Collector's Heart 2024 (cross stitch) Crystal Heart mini (cross stitch) Dreaming Cleo (cross stitch)  Frost Flower mini (cross stitch) Jasmine Mix mini (cross stitch) Pearl Orchid mini (cross stitch) Tulip Time mini (cross stitch) Underwater City mini (cross stitch) Winged Dreams (cross stitch)  Witchy Dreams (cross stitch) Ready for Finis...

 ...a couple of new plants in the courtyard. The Husband plated cyclamen: and ptilotus Joey:

 ...I've been busy on little projects.  Here's another item that I finished. This is Bumble Bee Buddy [ Ravelry ]: Specs: Started 11/16/2024 Finished 11/17/2024 Pattern: Bumble Bee Buddy by ChemKnits Yarn: scraps I need to get back to the larger WIPs. WIPs Roll Call Worked On: Mom's cookbook (cooking) Continued to add recipes No Work This Week: Finishing work Look Through My Window quilt for me (quilting) Peaceful Night (cross stitch) Teal No-Noro Hat (knitting) [ Ravelry ] Queued: The Sea Merchant's Wife (cross stitch) Ready to start. Finishing Work In Progress: Collector's Heart 2024 (cross stitch) Crystal Heart mini (cross stitch) Dreaming Cleo (cross stitch)  Frost Flower mini (cross stitch) Jasmine Mix mini (cross stitch) Pearl Orchid mini (cross stitch) Tulip Time mini (cross stitch) Underwater City mini (cross stitch) Winged Dreams (cross stitch)  Witchy Dreams (cro...

 ...so fun to do! My friend Jane asked for a replacement catnip mouse for her kitty. I made one for her in 2018 and it's finally on its last legs. I decided to do two because there are now two cats in the household.  Specs: Started 11/15/2024 Finished 11/24/2024 Pattern: Catnip Friends by Barbara Albright Yarn: scraps My cats love the little catnip fish that I made them last year, so i made two for Jane: Specs: Started 11/17/2024 Finished 11/23/2024 Pattern: Rybka (Wee Fishie) by Kino Knits Yarn: scraps Just about the time I was finishing these toys, Fuzzy Mitten (Barbara Prime) published their free Christmas pattern, Little Penguin. I decided that Jane needed a pair of penguins. Specs: Started 11/26/2024 Finished 12/3/2024 Pattern: Little Penguin by Barbara Prime Yarn: scraps These projects were fun to do. I love doing quick and cute projects!