Hand Knit Bucket Bag

I am sooooo EXCITED about my new project. I recently finished this bag that I had knit and felted and THEN I added handmade "BLING" to it. The beads are handmade lampwork flower beads that I made as well. I am on my THIRD bag now and just LOVE to knit them. Can you tell I am excited about this. :) These are pictures of the first bag before felting and after and then a second similar bag that is a gift. My third one is a little different and almost done. :)
I wanted to add a couple pictures of my adorable granddaughter here as well. :)

New Beads on Etsy and Artfire!

I have been busy lately with family moving in and getting ready to go on vacation (WOOHOO) and work and just everyday life but have managed to make a few beads and list them. Here are a few pics. I also did a little teaching for the first time on Sunday and my "student" did a terrific job and I added a picture of her beads too. The last picture is of a pair of socks that I knitted (my other current passion). Have a great day! Pam

Knitted Socks

This is the pair of socks that I knitted for mom for Easter. She really liked them.

My First Sock! Etc!

Hi... just a little up date. I got my first sock done in record time. I think it was about 2 1/2 weeks or less. I have started the second one and am really enjoying myself knitting. The sock looks a little weird. I told my husband it looks like it belongs to Olive-Oil. But it fits great! The top stretches like it should and everything. I will have to say I am quite impressed with myself and humble too. =)

My neighbors came over Saturday to make some bracelets. They each made one and it was really nice to get to know them better. I enjoyed it!

Made a lot of new beads over the weekend that I will be listing on my Etsy site this week.

The first picture has two wooden beads that my husband made on his lathe. They are really pretty with the silver core. I added a bead to the set that is also silver cored and made of glass.

More later!

Aquarium and Fishies and Pie

My husband and I took our granddaughter to the local aquarium last Saturday and I got some inspiration for making a few fishies as a bonus. They are listed in my Etsy shop for purchase.
I am also learning how to knit and thought I would keep a little photo diary of my progress on here. I knitted a scarf in the 6th grade and that is the last time I did it. So it is fun to try again. I made a hat on round needles and now I am working on a pair of socks. Ambitious I know! A friend of mine sent me some much needed instructions and offered help should I need it. She also said that I should have no problem. I'm not sure she heard me when I said I just started. =)
So here is the first sock and I am getting a little nervous because I have only about one more inch before I have to do the heel. Wish me luck!
Cami (granddaughter) and I made a couple of cherry pies after the trip to the aquarium. Handing down my grandma's recipe (altho she is a little young yet). She had a lot of fun making cut outs for the top as you can see.