Projects for Me
Sometimes, I get so wrapped up in making stuff for others that I forget to make stuff for me. (Like wool socks for winter) Then, there are times when I take the time to finish some projects that I’d started but set aside for whatever reason.
I started the gray socks as a mystery knit along, but set them aside because I didn’t want to do the embroidery work one of the steps called out for. Yes, I made both socks at the same time. I don’t knit two-at-a-time well, so this was my way of keeping track of each clue.
I’d decided, that one day, I didn’t want to work on quilts, but I wanted to sew something. This was the end result.
I have a friend that wears an apron, which she’s smart enough to not let me swipe, at American Civil War reenactments. I’ve been wanting one for quite some time. I finally got off my shorts and made myself a version of her apron. Mine, however, has pockets!! (POCKETS!!)
Technically, these socks are not for me, but I made them. They were made as an appreciation gift for an actor who’s work I admire. I’d met him at one of the fan conventions, and he wasn’t wearing shoes. I’d noticed that one of the socks he was wearing had a small hole at the toes, and told him I’d make him a pair of socks. (The story’s more invoved than that, but that’s for me.)
Speaking of making things for me, but were actually for other people… I’d made “best friend” quilts for my best friend and I. She got one colorway, I got the other. We have matching quilts.
I have quite a few other projects to post and write about, but this will give you an idea that I haven’t been non-productive. Far from it. But I’m working at getting myself caught up.
Thanks for being patient with me while I update everything.
Why Fibre Ninja... Partly because it's a neat name, and mostly because I can work with so many different kinds of fiber and craft mediums. I do a lot of different kinds of needlework and create even more things using those skill sets. I like to make things. I grew up in a household that firmly believed in "make do or do with out". If you could make it, all that much better. I come by my skill sets naturally. Or, if you prefer, my dad was a mechanic and mom was always doing some sort of needlework. My grandmothers, on both sides, were pretty handy with needle crafts, too. What skill sets I didn't grow up using, I learned. Some of skills were self-taught, while others I was fortunate enough to have friends help me out. I don't kid around when I say books are some of the most important tools a person can have. If you're willing to read and figure it out, you can teach yourself how to just about anything. Speaking of getting to know me, here are some basics, I've been - Quilting since I was 20 - Crocheting since I was 5 - Knitting since I was 38 - Bobbin lace making off and on since I was 32 - Embroidering since I was old enough to be trusted with a sharp needle and scissors - Tablet/card weaving off an on since I was 42 So none of this has been a "flight of fancy" for me. I'm not saying some of things I've made haven't been for the pure joy of "why not?" Because, let's face it, if it's not fun to make, why do it?