Autism Awareness Fleece Blanket

Yeah, yeah, I know...it's not crochet.  You've just gotta live a little, people!

Here's my first attempt at a home-made no-sew fleece blanket for The Princess's room.

Momma-created...

Toddler-approved.

Happy Halloween, y'all.  For pics of The Princess in her Trick-or-Treating garb, give it a day or two and then head on over to my mommy blog.



Not So Much

Did I sleep before the craft fair on the 24th?

Not so much.

Did I have any idea what I was doing when The Grumps picked me up that morning?  Kinda...but, really...

Not so much.

Did I have a hard time setting up?

Not so much.

Did the college advertise the fair properly?

Not so much.

Did I sell anything?

Not so much.

Did it break my will?

Not so much.

I'm chalking this one up to experience, folks, and you bet your sweet bippie I plan to do another fair or twelve in the future. 

Best part of this fair, hands down?  Seeing My Favorite Person and her hubby after far too long.  Almost made the whole damn thing worthwhile.  :)

"Simple Gal" Clutch/Wallet - Autism Awareness

I started this project with every intention of making another "Zazz" clutch, but it somehow turned into something else completely...

This is about as simple as you can get, folks, but I still dig it (not that I'm biased or anything).  I have a real soft spot for this particular yarn, which reminds me very much of the autism awareness puzzle piece motif.

This clutch/wallet measures about 4x8 inches, and features a silver puzzle piece charm.  It would also make a pretty fly glasses case.  Just sayin'.

Fatty #8: Creme de la Creme

Well, here I am, a day and a half before the craft fair, and I believe I've done all I can do.  Now, let's just hope some of this loot sells!

Here's the latest Fatty, which I've dubbed "Creme de la Creme." 

The entire bag has been lovingly constructed by hand using 100% cotton yarn with acrylic handles and an adorable (removable/interchangeable) sunflower clip.  The finished product measures approximately 7" high (not including handles) by 11" wide by 6" deep.

Super-Fat #13: Rainbow Sherbet

This bag reminds me of many things: Starburst, Skittles, but the best of them all is rainbow sherbet.

This bag measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep, and is lovingly handmade using 100% cotton yarn and rattan handles.  As with all of my bags, the rose clip is removable/interchangeable.

Super-Fat #12: Weathered Rose

Love.  These.  Colors.

This bag measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep, and is lovingly handmade using 100% cotton yarn and rattan handles.  As with all of my bags, the decorative clip is removable/interchangeable.

Super-Fat #11: Buttercream Candy

The colors in this one remind me of those buttery minty thingers they give you at the really snazzy hotels.  Or the ones in the questionable bowls at the bar.  Either way, good colors.  Good colors, indeed.

This bag measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep, and is lovingly handmade using 100% cotton yarn and rattan handles.  As with all of my bags, the flower clip is removable/interchangeable.

Fatty #7: Hotsie Totsie

That's right...I said, "Hotsie Totsie".  What?  You got a better name for it?

The entire bag has been lovingly constructed by hand using 100% cotton yarn with wooden handles and an oversized wooden button.  Not sure if you can really tell by the picture, but the button is attached to a flap that is used as the closure for this bag - an alternative to the magnetic snaps that are usually inside the handles on this style.  The finished product measures approximately 7" high (not including handles) by 11" wide by 6" deep.

Fatty #6 - Espresso

The newest installment in Craft Fair Prep '10: the Espresso Fatty bag!

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

Super-Fat #10: brown multi with bamboo

Can you tell I'm having fun with the preparation for this craft fair? 

This bag measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep, and is lovingly handmade using acrylic yarn.  Notice the oval bamboo handles, which give the bag a totally different look.  As with all of my bags, the flower clip is removable/interchangeable.

Super-Fat #9 With Alternate Handles

So, here I am, crocheting away in preparation for the big craft fair, when it occurs to me: the 9" handles I've been using may not be the only way to go.  I can only purchase them at one place, and they only ever have a few in stock at a time...which results in me hoarding the entire supply every time I step foot in the store, which is about 45 minutes from my house.  Yep, I'm a handle hoarder.  You would be too, if you had to drive an hour to get them every time!

Anyhoo...this is my first attempt at an alternate handle style.  It involved reworking a bit of my normal process, but I think it turned out pretty nicely.  I wasn't sure at first how the boho-chic handles were going to turn out, but I quite like the finished product.

Unfortunately, the pictures don't seem to reflect the actual color very well.  This bag is lavender and purple in real life.  :)  It measures approximately 16" wide by 9" tall and 9" deep, and is lovingly handmade using acrylic yarn.