Hello Wednesday, again! Sorry it’s been a week since I’ve posted. Things are settling down and I’m trying to get back into the normal swing of things after the holidays and then moving my son twice in one week.
My son, Dan, moved twice, but his cats moved only once, and are here with us for the foreseeable future. His two kitties are finally starting to get comfortable in our house. So comfortable that overnight somebody knocked all the stuff off my ironing board, including a magnetic pincushion full of pins. Good thing we wear slippers around here! Our two cats are 9 & 10, middle-aged and mellow; Dan’s are not quite two, and I’d forgotten how much energy young cats have. They are a lot of fun, and sweethearts to boot.
Anyhow, my desk today shows I’m working on a couple jewelry pieces. (I’m waiting for the cats to discover this table with the beads. Oh boy!) I’ll be teaching basic stringing and basic wire wrapping in upcoming videos and also will be teaching these as classes at Joann’s.
In the upper left is a beret I just finished knitting. It was a free pattern from Ravelry and quite simple & quick to make.
This one in the lighter colors shows the pattern better than mine. I LOVE how the yarn makes stripes.
Btw, have you ever heard of the Collectionary? It was just brought to my attention and it’s an amazing site. If there’s anything, I mean anything you collect, you can find it here. Trains? Yes. Sewing machines? Yup. Star Wars? Naturally. Cats? Which one do you want, Garfield, Cheshire, Grumpy Cat or the Cat in the Hat? I’ve yet to think of something to search for that they didn’t have a collection of.
If you like dragons (and you know I do!) you’ll love their Dragons Collectionary. I’ve even added several of my own dragon creations to their collection.
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Happy Creating!
Cats can be quite entertaining.Gosh 4 cats in one house! Must be a bit tense as they sort out that territory stuff, and whose bowl is whose etc!
Pretty beret.
Judy #19
I’m thoroughly enjoying having them here. Our little miss Molly cat, who weighs 10 lbs, 9.75 of which are pure attitude, has not been particularly welcoming, but she’ll just have to get over herself. 🙂
boy, I hope the kittens don’t knock your beads… lol! Love your beret, very fetching! Helen 7
Thanks, Helen. I was just glad no one got hurt on all those pins.
Good morning.
I’m trying to squeeze as many visits in as I can before work gets in the way. Thanks for sharing your little corner of creativity today. Cats hey, gotta love em though. Must check out the collectionary too.
Hope the rest of your week is a good one.
Neil #33
I do love ’em. Don’t tell Dan, but he may never get them back, lol.
That is a neat little stand for your pliers etc, never seen on like it before. As for your visiting cats, they will settle in time but having animals around is such a joy, well I love it. Hope you have a wonderful crafting week.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Eliza & Yoda 32
I found that stand on Amazon, Eliza. It’s nice and sturdy and holds plenty.
Yes, I think I would be very sad not to have any kitties around, they are such good company.
Young cats are always entertaining …. your bead making looks very organised.
Sandra @28
They only look organized, Sandra, because I haven’t really started yet, lol.
Ho boy–FOUR cats? With a dog that chews up everything, I learned to shut the door to my workroom immediately upon leaving. 😐 You look like you’re having fun! And thanks for the Collectionary link! No telling how much time and money I can lose there. 😀
Hey, I’m glad it’s only four cats. Can you imagine if I’d ended up with my dad’s four as well? Yikes.
I don’t know that I could tolerate having a destructive dog around. At least you can close the door.
Have fun poking around at the Collectionary. I thought of you when I saw it because you’re always digging up interesting things.
Goodness, 4 cats, that’s a house full. Your new arrivals sound like live wires. We have two, one older than the other but they can still cause chaos!
Love your Beret, what great colours.
Thanks for stopping by earlier.
Hugs Lisax #53
OMG – love the beret! I haven’t attempted anything like that. I do love the Ravelry site. I hope the cats don’t discover the beads – I can’t just see them swatting them all over the place!
Thank you for visiting me already!
Happy WOYWW
Peace, Kay (3)
Really. Is there anything you can’t make! Love the beret..fab pattern with the sprial cable anyway, but the addition of the lovely striped yarn is gorgeous. No wi need to fins a pattern for crochet……
Oh my you are busy. Love the light colored beret and I love the self stripping yarn now days. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great week. Vickie #99
Howdy,
Great jewelry workbench. I really like your tool holder. I just keep mine in a heavy, vintage coffee mug – until I can get one like yours!
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Happy WOYWW,
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