What it's all about


The Challenge: Stay away from the craft stores for ONE WHOLE YEAR! This, my friends, is a challenge for me. My craft room is ridiculously overflowing. I LOVE thinking/finding new fun crafts to create and then going to the store to collect the supplies. Unfortunately, many of these projects never get finished; some never even get started. So here I am, challenging myself to not buy any craft supplies and yet still create crafts everyday!
The Exceptions: Inevitably I will need to purchase things like adhesives, glue, and thread. Well maybe not thread... Also gifts are allowed. If a family or friend feels so inclinded to send me a gift of crafts supplies who am I to refuse? I may not finish a project a day, but I will at least try. I have two small children who take up most of my time. I also enjoy other crafts like quilting. Therefore, sometimes the projects just won't get done in a day. But, I promise to try my best!

Monday, September 3, 2012

Day 44: Crocheted Granny Squares Afghan

I wanted to finish this yesterday, but ran out if black yarn and we were still on the road. So I had to wait until I got back home to get more yarn. This blanket should have been finished years ago. I think part of my procrastination stems from not wanting to make mistakes. My grandmother, we called her G.G., started this blanket for my aunt. She asked me to finish it for her after G.G. passed away. G.G. made all of the granny squares, I just stitched it together and added the border.  I am sure she planned for it to be bigger and have a pattern to the squares, but I didn't have the pattern. I hope my aunt will love it and cherish it for years to come. It will be an empty hole in my closet to not have this sitting unfinished to remind me of G.G.


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