For the Love

I have a new love for colors! Every where I go I see different colors and they inspire me! In our previous apartment, every day they would put two or three balloons on their signs out side and I was amazed at how good the colors would blend. I am so glad that we don't live in a world of black and white!

I have started a baby blanket for a friend who is having her first baby. Usually I sew the squares together as I go but I am trying to come up with as many different color schemes as I can first. I love seeing the way that the squares look together! I can hardly wait to see the blanket when it is done!

New Month... New Projects!

More then anything I wish I could show you pictures of the blankets that I have made so far for my family. But since they are Christmas gifts I will just say that they are awesome!! I can hardly wait to give them to everyone! Since my family knows that I am making them -Here is my list:

My nephew - Ivan: Done! (Colors- Red, Navy Blue, Light Blue, Brown, Tan, Green)
My Niece - Iris: Almost done!! ( Colors - Off White, Pink, Light Blue, Green)
My Sister and Brother in Law - Natalie and Ian: Started (Colors: Brown and Tan)
My Niece - Lili : Planned but not started - (Colors: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Brown, Lime Green)
My Brother and Sister in Law - Ben and Missy : Up for debate
My Brother - Josh : Up for debate
My Parents - Earl and Terri : Up for debate
My Husband - George : Up for debate

This is just the beginning of my list! I want to make a blanket for George's side of our family but I am not sure if everything will be finished by Christmas. Another thing I am debating is if I should give the blanket to everyone as I am finished instead of waiting until Christmas... What do you think??

I am also starting a baby blanket for my friend. She is having her first baby and I want to make her something special... If I have time I would also like to make baby clothes! The picture above is the color yarn that I am using on her baby blanket. It is going to look great!

On a different note - I have a list of Crochet books that I would like to own. When I make hobby lobby runs I look at the ones that they have there but I can never imagine paying 20 dollars for a book that I can find cheaper! Good news!! The three books that I wanted the most I found for 2-3 dollars each!!! I love bargain shopping!

Isn't it fun being addicted to something that you love?