Finally Finished

Well, I have finally finished my big project for a friend. I have been working on this project for quite some time due to the inability to be satisfied with patterns I had found. This was a layette set for a new arrival. The mother is a Chief of Police for a town not too far from where I live. She is a wonderful woman and I wanted her new baby to have something very special. Therefore, it took me forever to find the right patterns. I made a bear blanket with a matching bear toy, a bottle warmer, booties, hat and onesy. They were made with Lion Brand's Pounder. The colors are mint green and white. I am very proud of the final product.

Unfortunately, no one told me she had had the baby by the time I delivered the gift to her office. I was sick that week with the flu and had a hard time finishing the project. It was completed by Wednesday, April 5, 2006. I delivered it to her office on Friday, April 7, 2006. I was not told that she delivered her baby on Wednesday, April 5, 2006. She was actually due on April 9, 2006, so I thought I had enough time to get it there. Oh, well. She loved the ensemble. That made me feel very good about myself. I showed the set to some of her employees, these were all males looking at the set, and they could not believe their eyes. They had a hard time believing that I made all of that. I was very proud of my work. The mother even told me that she was going to put her new son in the complete outfit and take pictures of him. I can't wait to see the pics. I have not seen the baby yet because of having had the flu. I am not sure that I am completely over it. But, enough of that whining.

I have moved into a house with some friends of mine. The other night I was looking for a particular pattern and happened to run across the pattern for the onesy. She fell in love with it and said she was going down to see her new grandson on Sunday, April 29, 2006. She asked if it was possible to make one in blue. I told her it was no problem. I found different kinds of blues and she decided she liked the verigated blue. I started that project late in the morning of Tuesday, April 25, 2006 and finished it by 5 p.m. the same day. I had other duties to perform during the time I was working on it; that is why it took so long. My friend thinks it is the cutest thing in the world. On this onesy I put little buttons that have anchors on it since we are talking about a boy. Doesn't anyone have girls anymore? I haven't been able to make anything pink in a long time. I guess I will have to do that for charity instead.

Since I had been working on the layette set, I have not been able to get to this blog or finish other projects. That is why I have not updated my blog for a long time. I did put the pictures of the layette set and pics of the blue verigated onesy on my blog - www.crochet portfolio.blogspot.com, or click on the link on the right side that says "See My Crochet Pictures". Please take a look and let me know what you think.

Still Plugging Away

I am still plugging away at the gifts I am making for a friend. I cannot say anything about them because I know she looks at the blog once in a while. I am hoping to get everything finished in early April. That doesn't give me much time at all. Anyway, I guess I had better get back to work since my deadline is fast approaching. Whew!!!

A Slump

I have read a lot about being in 'a slump' on one of my crochet groups. It is true, it happens to everyone at one point or another. I am currently in a slump. I have several projects currently in the works at this time, but every time I sit down to start working on one of them, I just feel like, why? And then I don't get much done. It is so frustrating. This is so unlike me. I have had this happen in the past a couple of times, but I am not much of one for slumps. Wow!!! I hope this ends pretty soon because I need to be able to work and feel good about my work. Don't get me wrong, I am getting my work done, it is just very difficult to tackle projects, but I have progressed. Thank heavens, the crochet projects are gifts for a friend, so there is no real pressure, but still... How many of you out there in cyberland go through this and how often? How does it make you feel? Do you accomplish the things that need to be done? Let me know about your experiences. Have a great day!!!

New Pictures Posted

I just wanted to take a minute to let everyone know that I have posted new pictures of more completed projects. I am currently working on several projects for a friend of mine. I cannot mention who or what the projects are because they are a surprise. I am rather anxious to complete one of the gifts in particular to see how it is going to look. This is a very detailed gift which is being created as I go. As soon as I finish the gift, I will post pictures of it on my Crochet Portfolio blog. I would also be interested in any of your opinions as to the pictures which are posted at www.crochetportfolio.blogspot.com. Another thought: If anyone has an issue or question about crochet that you would like to discuss on my blog, please let me know. Thanks.

Still finishing up Christmas gifts

Believe it or not, I still have one more Christmas gift to crochet. This one is going to be very intricate and detailed. It is my own creation and is for a very special person. Once I get this completed, I will begin working on my designs. I am looking forward to that.

I will also be adding the most recent pics of my work to my crochet portfolio soon. I know, I know, I keep saying that, but again, I have been very busy and have not had time to put them on my computer for uploading. However, I will say that the most recent picture displays the birthday gift I made for my daughter. She is a collector of angels, so I designed a CD angel for her. I could have and wished I had done a couple of things differently, but, the over-all effect was satisfactory. She loved it. Talk to you soon.