Spring Fever

[pixiestks]

Sorry that I've dropped off the face of the earth!  I've basically fallen into some sort of crafting madness.  I'm afraid to look at what I've recently spent on yarn and miscellaneous crafting supplies as I travelled all over the DFW complex trying to find new and better stores.  One pleasant surprise was the yarn shop The Woolie Ewe in Plano.  I'd

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[mickfish]

That bag looks great! I am so proud of you, discovering this talent you have and putting it to such good use.

Sounds like a fantastic birthday was had!

[pixiestks]

Aw! Thanks! It has been fun to learn new things. Do you have any requests? Now's the time to put in your bid for a handmade goodie!

[mickfish]

I would love to put in a request, but I wouldn't even know where to start!

[trulybloom]

Happy (belated) birthday! Sounds like you had a great time, which is awesome!

And, what a cool purse you made!! Have you managed to line it yet? I would guess you could cut out a general shape and then gather the seams until they snugly fit the shape. Maybe next time, trace the lining before attaching the crocheted outer shell to the handles - that might be easier.

I've got a yarn shop here on the island that I need to check out. Someone told me about it months ago, but I can just never manage to get over there. Maybe it's my fear of wanting to spend money once I get inside?