Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

This crafter needs some Ritalin

Just off the top of my head, here's a list of my current unfinished projects: Backyard leaves scarf: 40% done Socks (can't remember the pattern name): 2% done Trellis lace scarf: 10% done, requires too much concentration Sleek Ribs Tank: 85% done, stopped working after noticing a dropped stitch in the strap Bunny toy: 65% done, ears sewed on wrong, dreading the re-do Odessa hat: unknown, it's so screwed up Cabled purse: 70% done, but ugly Saturday market bag: 75% done Cozy scarf: 3% done I am in serious need of some focus. So I should not be surprised that I am totally enamored of this embroidered kitty shirt. The pattern motifs are available for free here. No, I don't know how to embroider. I've done some cross-stitching in my past, but that's it. How hard can it be? This stitch dictionary should help, as should all the free patterns at Needlecrafter.. On a different topic, does anyone have any recommendations for high-quality hair clips? I like the various types that use spring tension to grab the hair, but I find most clips don't have strong enough springs, leading to annoying slippage that makes them useless. I bought a great clip at the Body Shop about 10 years ago, but it's long deceased. Anyone? Anyone?