Miss Cyndi's Fat Bottom Bag

Twice a week, my daughter has speech therapy on a farm after riding a horse.  It helps her get centered so that she can concentrate on he task at hand.  Her speech therapist at the farm fell head over heels for my Fat Bottom Bag, and ordered one of her own.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Miss Cyndi's Fat Bottom Bag:

The entire bag has been lovingly constructed by hand using 100% cotton yarn, bamboo handles and a cute-as-a-button flower clip.  The finished product measures approximately 7" high (not including handles) by 11" wide by 6" deep.

I've had mine for a few weeks now, and I absolutely love it.  This item is not yet listed in my Etsy shop, but it is available as a special order.  If you're interested, give me a shout so we can talk about colors.

One Day

One day I will complete another project, I swear.  For now, I'm hoarding all the supplies and patterns I can get my grubby little fingers on.  The front corner of my living room has been taken over by crochet supplies - yarn, hooks, stuffing, eyes, embroidery floss, felt, flowers, and books are currently plotting to take over the entire room.  Not to mention the purse handles.  Hell, they could be an army in and of themselves.

One day I'll get it under control.  Really, I will.  But it's hard when you live in a small house with no extra room for anything, and both grown-ups in the household are big-time into different hobbies.  For now, we will live in chaos.  After all, it seems to suit us.

As if I wasn't doing a good enough job on my own of trying to infiltrate the living room with extra supplies, my birthday was this past week.  My folks - God love 'em - went nuts at the craft store, apparently picking up all that was left of their cotton yarn during a sale.

One day I'll find a place for it.  No, even better, one day I will make this beautiful yarn into a collection of interesting projects.

One day.

More to Come

Sorry, y'all...we're a little preoccupied over here with family stuff, but I'm still chipping away at a couple of projects.  I hope to have something new posted soon, right after we make it over the speed bumps in MommyLand.

Matching Bracelets

I've been getting a lot of guff lately from people about the princess's Easter dress.  They want me to post the whole thing, but I'm stickin' to my guns on this one.  Y'all can see the whole dress - complete with princess - after Easter.

But for now, I thought I'd letcha see a little more of our Easter ensembles. 

I had a lot of fun making these bracelets, and they were really quick little projects.  Unfortunately, I couldn't find heart bangles that would fit me, but I think mine turned out pretty cool anyway.  ;)

Sneak Peek

Funny, a lot of people have been asking me about Chloe's Easter dress.  Once I mentioned that I made it myself, everyone seemed to want a peek.

Well, here ya go.

Sorry, but that'll have to do for now.  I don't want to give away any secrets, after all!  After Easter I'll be sure to post pics of the princess in her "gown".

Order!

One of Chloe's therapists has fallen head over heels for my Fat Bottom Bag.  She's requested one of her very own, which I'll be working on for next week's session.  I'll post pics when it's ready.  ;)

Promise

Oh, the things I'm planning to do!  I've been poring over magazines, books and loose patterns...spending hours online looking for the perfect projects...

The only problem with this is that when I'm searching for the perfect project it's kinda hard to actually work on very much.  I have a few things in store that I think you'll love, so hang in there...I'll be posting each project as it's completed, but it might be a couple of days before you hear from me again.  I promise you, though, it'll be worth the wait.

Spring Wreath

My first attempt at a wreath:

I think it turned out pretty well!  The design combines eleven butterflies, a cluster of three bluebells, and three daffodils to complete a very springy theme.  The only thing I'd do differently next time would be to wrap the wreath form in green yarn before attaching the decorations.  Other than that, though, I'm pretty happy with the result.

Tea Party

My first order!  Okay, so it's for family, but it's an order nonetheless.

Crochet Fat Bottom Bag

I think I'm in love with this bag.

Constructed of 100% cotton yarn with bamboo handles, the bag measures approximately 7" high (not including handles) by 11" wide by 6" deep.

Chances are decent that one of these will be on Etsy at some point, but this baby is mine.

Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional

Over the last few years, I've stopped being so excited about my birthday.  I've somehow convinced myself that grown-ups don't act like that.

And now I've decided that I don't want to be a grown-up.  I'm super-duper mondo excited about my birthday this year.  I happen to know that the bulk of my presents will be crochet-related, including three magazine subscriptions I've been wanting for a while.

Though my birthday isn't for a couple of weeks yet, the festivities start this weekend.  Bring on the yarn!!

More Completed Projects Coming Soon

Well, I knew this day would come sooner or later...the day I ran out of completed projects to share with y'all.

Fear not.

I've got a few things in the works right now, but I've found that working on multiple projects at the same time - while interesting- tends to make each project take longer to complete.  Shocking, I know.

Stay tuned...

Guest Arteest: The Princess

I'm not the only crafty one in the house, you know.

Presenting a never-before-seen limited edition collection by The Princess:

These projects are all from one therapy or another during this winter.  The froggies were completed today at OT with Sakina.

Unfortunately, the artist's comments are a bit hard to convey without adding soundbytes...but think lots of singing, squeaking and other such loveliness.

Ruffle Scarf

Comfy and cozy...and you don't have to wrap it around your neck a million times!

Scarf measures approx. 15" long by 4" wide

Constructed of 100% acrylic yarn

Hidden button closure in back, between ruffles

Buy it on Etsy!

Women's Rose Cloche

Here's the grown-up counterpart to the mini-version posted a couple of days ago...

Pay no attention to the bad hair...I'm trying to grow it out.  ;)

This comfy little number is constructed completely of #3 crochet cotton, and is available in a wide range of colors.

Buy it on Etsy!

Cupcake Pin Cushion

A great alternative to that same old boring tomato-shaped pin cushion!  Available in a variety of "flavors".

Pin cushion measures approx. 4" wide by 3.5" tall at widest/tallest points
Constructed of 100% acrylic yarn
Stuffed with polyester filling

Buy it on Etsy!

Toddler Rose Cloche

It's a little small for my kid, but I couldn't resist.

Constructed entirely of #3 crochet cotton in a beautiful rose color, this hat should fit infants/toddlers from about 12-18 months of age.

Buy it on Etsy!

Duckie Rattle

My almost-three-year-old can vouch for the fun-factor on this one...

This little guy measures about 4.5" wide by 6" tall, including the duckie.  The entire item is constructed of 100% acrylic yarn with plastic beads for eyes, and is stuffed with poly-fil. 

The duckie himself is the rattle - nestled within his stuffing are six 9mm jingle bells.  If you're like me, you start to notice little things like the volume of your kids' noisy toys.  This rattle is surprisingly quiet, thanks to the thick stuffing surrounding the bells. 

It would be a great car toy...provides that reassuring rattle sound for the kiddo while taking the parents' nerves into consideration.  The best of both worlds!

Buy it on Etsy!

Teacup Pin Cushion 2

...made for my mother-in-law for her birthday.

Measures about 3" wide by 2" tall

Materials
100% acrylic yarn
Pinto beans used to weight the bottom
Stuffed with poly-fil

Flower Slide Necklace

I dare you to find a necklace with more character.

This thing will fit anyone - the length is adjustable, and there's no need to slip it over your head.  The three vines slip through a loop, which is concealed behind the flower.

Constructed of 100% acrylic yarn (also available in cotton), assorted buttons and embroidery floss.

Buy it on Etsy!