In addition to feeling lousy for the past week (which feels like forever!) since my last post I have been away to the Isle of Wight, had a poorly baby (where else would I get a cold) and managed to squeeze in a craft show at the NEC. For the latter my loving husband got dragged along as on the day my best friend (who was supposed to be joining me) couldn't make it as she was sick. He was very good though, and didn't complain when I spent all his money! Now I have lots of new projects I want to do...
Anyway, one advantage of my little girl now napping is I get more time for crafts (finally - maternity leave is as I imagined it!). So I've naturally started about a thousand new things, from an Easter basket to a snake! I have also managed to get a couple of things actually finished - a crochet polar bear and a knitted snail.
Firstly, the polar bear. He's from the Edward's menagerie range, same as the elephant from an earlier post. Again, he was quick to make and very straightforward. The next animal I have in mind is a zebra, which will be a little more challenging! Here's a picture:
I would definitely recommend this as a great beginner project - the book contains all the basics in a clear, well explained way. The only problem with it is there are so many lovely animals I want to make them all!
Next, the snail. This was a small project from a free kit that I took to the Isle of Wight with me. It was quick to finish, though I think black was a bit strong for the eyes as it looks a bit alien! See what you think:
Actually that picture makes her look a bit sad, poor snail.
Next time I'll hopefully have some more projects finished - my aims are for Bruno the dinosaur and a skirt I've had on the go for a very long time! Plus given its Easter next weekend I should probably get the basket finished... Also I'm hopeful it will be two weeks to the next post, not two months, but with a baby who knows!
