Craftsy 2016 Sock Knit-Along - Post 20

Garter Short Row Heel in Progress

I have been working on the second pair of socks from the knit-along, the Serpentine Socks by Lucy Neatby (Edgewood Garden Studio Silk / BFL Blend Sport Weight Handspun in the color Seafoam) and I am nearly done with the first heel. I have to say, I absolutely love this heel design! The garter short row heel is by far the easiest one I have made, and it has the nicest look to it.

When I started the heel I was worried about how it was going to look. After completing over half of it, my mind is eased.

Sock Progress

The first sock has the foot complete and awaits a heel, and the second sock nearly has a complete heel,although in the pic to the left I had just started the heel. 

The pattern is definitely not for a beginner if it were not for the video tutorials I most likely would have failed miserably but thankfully they come with the free class and make it so much easier.

Once you get the pattern, it goes fairly smooth and you are given different options for doing the cabled stitches. At first, I used another needle, but then I got the hang of the drop/slip method and ended up sticking with that one as it goes faster.

Shawl Progress

The other project I am currently working on is a Light and Up Shawl by Caroline Wiens (Malbrigo Sock Yarn in Abril). It is a really simple pattern so far and I am loving how the colors are working up. I just got to the point where I start adding the lace, can't wait to finish it off! I plan to leave off the tassels, though, I don't care for tassels.

Finally, here is my project list for the year, let's see how many of them I can get through:

In Progress
February Mood Scarf

Temperature Scarf

Craftsy 2016 Sock Knit-Along; Serpentine Toe-Up Sock

Light and Up Shawl 

In Queue
Kayla's Socks

Druidess Beret

Craftsy 2016 Sock Knit-along - Windowpane Socks

Zombie Socks

Unintentionally Infinity Shawl/Scarf

Red Toe-Up Socks

Blue Toe-Up Socks

Lady Jessica Steampunk Cowl

Celtic Triad Socks

Through the Woods Hood in Blue

Baby Tree of Life Throw

Portulaca Cardigan

Completed
Claudja Head Scarf
The Vermonter Hat (for me) 
Craftsy 2016 Sock Knit-Along; Smocked Guernsey Socks
Splendid Shawl 
Leg Warmers for Princess 
Hunter's Urban Dog Sweater
Tokyo Pocket Poncho

Keeping to it

I find it nearly impossible to keep up with daily tasks from bed, so being sick can take quite the toll on things. Now I am trying to get back on task, luckily I have my Daily schedule! Looking at the past week I've missed a couple days of writing, Photoshop lessons, sketching and anatomy or Gaelic. Now I really need to get caught up. So what am I doing here!

Research is a writer's best friend

I have been doing a lot of reasearch on how to get a publisher and get my book published. First step is to get my writing published on the smaller front, such as literary magazines and so that is what I am working on. I am writing a short (10,000 word) story to submit to Prick the Spindle. I currently have 2,734 words down. :)

Busy Day

I decided to make myself a Daily Schedule with check boxes so that each day I can check off things as I complete them in the hopes I will stick to my Resolutions. At least for today I did, well except breakfast... Unless coffee counts as breakfast. ;)

#9 Complete

I have posted my work to Art Bistro, so now I can officially check off #9 on my Resolutions list.

Completing #9 of my Resolutions

I have nearly completed #9 of my New Years Resolution "Get a good web presence" by completing portfolios on the following sites:

Coroflot Portfolio

Linked in Profile

Behance Portfolio

I just need to get my Art Bistro one done and I think I will have accomplished my task.

New Years Resolution

So I have put together a list of resolutions for this year, let's see if I keep up with them...

1. Finish writing novella and start graphic novel
2. Sketch every day
3. Work out on Wii Fit daily
4. Learn Photoshop
5. Build both a digital and physical portfolio
6. Study anatomy
7. Learn Gaelic (or Mandarin)
8. Work in different art mediums regularly
9. Get a good web presence

Trying to catch up

So I am trying to get through all my wip projects. I sewed 2 of the holiday cross stitch patches on my youngest child's stocking, have one to sew on my middle child's and then I need to make more to catch up. I also have a couple other cross stitch projects to get done, a couple crochet projects and the scarf I am knitting for my daughter. So much to get done!

First day back to school

Today is officially my first day of classes! This is such an exciting thing for me! Granted, it's online, but it's still BIG!

Here's what I am taking this semester:
* Mythology
* Stress Management
*Modern Business Mathematics

I want to say thank you to all of my wonderful friends that have been supporting me through the registration process and all the stress of getting here, now you will REALLY have your hands full!

Hugs all around!

Week's almost over

I know it's late to be doing this but I have been busy. Not going to get the pic of Mom's votive holders on here because she came by early to grab them. Pictures of the faeries to go up during nap.

Here's what I am doing today:
* Finishing up the hats
* Work on Kye's lapghan
* Make a crochet mushroom with a top that opens and a little mouse to go in it

Wednesday Morning

Last night I got several rows done on Kye's lapghan and more painting on Mom's votives. I finished them up this morning and started a neat little project that will be a secret until it is done.

Today's List to do:
* Finish the Faeries
* Sew those darn hats
* Work on Kye's blanket
* Get to that shopping cart software

Tomorrow morning I will have pictures to share of Mom's votive holders, and a preview of the lapghan (it's at the 1/2 way point. I will also have pictures of Alicia's dolls to share and the hats if I get them done.

Back on track

Okay, having the dental work done has thrown me off kilter but now that I am fully recovered I plan to start regularly making my "to do" lists and follow-ups letting you all know if I kept to it. So here goes...

To do Today:
* Work on Alicia's Faeries
* Get a couple more rows done on Kye's Lapghan
* Sew hats for kids
* Start setting up my shop with the new cart software

Hump Day

Goals for today:
* Finish drawing scroll.
* Fill Mom's cat decal.
* Make apple cinnamon granola bread.

Right now I am drinking some Blueberry coffee and trying to get warm since ot's only 68F in here, and 55F outside. Brrrrrrr Perhaps this is a good time to start that bread!

Finally planted

I finally planted the little cuttings and spider babies I started about a month ago and it's resting happily in my garden window until I crochet a hanging holder for it. Another thing to add to the to-do list.

* Work on scroll (cut out the piece of hot pressed water color paper already)
* Work on towel topper
*crochet holder for new plant

Here's a pic of the plant...


by Pixie

Until later, be creative!

Introduction

Well Michelle you gave me some incentive so here we go...

I guess I should start with what I do now and what I plan to learn.

Doing Now
* I am brewing my very first batch of mead and have several types of cordials brewing. You can see my journal as well as recipes here.
* I have started up an Etsy shop where I can sell my handmade things.
* I crochet lots of stuff as well as make window decals. I am into soap making, painting, sewing and many other creative hobbies.
* When I have the time I work on scroll illuminations for our local chapter of the SCA as well.
* I create a lot of digital artwork many of which can be seen on my website and my Deviant Art page.
* I started to do archery as well, not necessarily creative but ties in to something I plan to learn below.

Plan to Learn So here's where I post what I want to learn and hopefully by doing this I will give myself the incentive to actually do it.
* Starting September 27th I will be taking a class at Crow Mountain Doll House online on Flower Faerie making. I have made some of her larger faeries and a mermaid but these dolls are just so cute.
* I want to learn how to make stained glass items as well. I added many of the supplies I would need to my wishlist for Christmas so here's hoping.
* I want to learn to make my own armor so that I can start doing combat archery.

So, I guess my plan is to post what I accomplish each day (if anything) and hopefully do all that I want to do.

Thanks for listening to my babbles.
~Pixie