New Beginnings

I've decided I need a new blog, to keep my stitching lives separated.  So, from now on, all the random personal projects I've got going will be here. 

Thanks to E--, I've taken up knitting.  I'm still learning, but I'm doing pretty well.  For the holidays, I took on the challenge of making most, if not all, of the gifts for family and friends.  This was a slightly selfish challenge, as it meant I could practice knitting in the process.  Here's where I've gotten thus far:

I decided to learn to cable with an owl, and then made sure that I understood the process by making a coffee cup sweater for my mother.  I was pretty shocked at how easy it is.

A cowl for my hubby.

And a needle case for me.  This also has a matching circular needle case and bag.  I also made a circular case for my friend Emily.

A lovely eggplant for Tina.

Oh, and a set of cotton balls for our niece.