(Or: "A Little Thank You, a Little Babywearing Update, and a Little Crafting".)
You all were so sweet with your migraine-remedies yesterday. I have many new tricks up my sleeve for the next migraine (not that I'm in a hurry). I am feeling great today – thanks for the emails. I have to say, the Sarah's Cayenne pepper trick sounds scary/awesome. I'm down. I'll let you know how it works. And the supplement thoughts make so much sense as well, as do the folk remedies. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I feel loved.
In other zones of my life, we're gearing up for the Babywearing Celebration. We've added a Kozy Mai Tai and a Gypsymama wrap in the past two days. If you haven't already done so, please submit your story or poetry and photographs this week. (I'm still waiting on a haiku. Bring it on, babywearers.) We'll feature five of our favorites poems and essays during the Babywearing Celebration and those selected will receive a LuSa Organics gift certificate. The submissions so far have been delightful.
More details on submitting your photos or writing can be found here. Please spread the word!
Edited: Have you looked at the contributions in the Flickr pool lately? These pictures are amazing. I am totally blown away. Thank you so much for the contributions.
And I can't let another day pass without a crafty post. Here is my latest project – a new knitting bag! I usually carry two projects with me (burn-out prevention) so I wanted a generously sized bag. I had picked up the Jane Market Bag pattern from Alicia last year and made one for a friend.
I loved the design, so my sister and I each made one last weekend. It is a sweet design and the fabrics came together perfectly. (It helps to have a sister with an awesome fabric stash to mooch off of. Thanks, Titi!)
I lined the bag with a vintage pillowcase that was a perfect fit. I'm inspired to experiment with Alicia's pattern using two pillowcases.
And those socks in the bag? They are officially know as the One Year Socks. I started them for Sage in June. I have a bit of a block regarding any knitting that involves size 3 needles. I'm an 8-10 girl myself. Instant gratification. But we're in the home stretch. I think his wool socks will be ready by summer. (Whoops.)
What's on your craft list this week?
craft list…knitting iPod covers, finishing garden signs, making sculptures to hold our pea vines, air dry clay work, painting some cork boards, and making a mobile with some hanging lanterns (g wants to make this). i love rainy weeks…we get so much crafting done!
nice bags. i need to get some brighter fabric. i’ve found myself with batiks lately, which i love, for bags/napkins…but ready for brighter hues.
just found your blog. LOVE! lovely products, babywearing, ah!
i am also a fan of bulky knitting! i do want to love socks. maybe in another season of my life.
; )
I just peeked at your blog too – were kindred spirits!
Blessings,
Rachel
You have as hefty of a WIP list as I do, Denise! Impressive. Cant wait to see some final products.
~ Rachel
My craft list…
I have the fabric to make 2 of these bags:
http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/patterns_display.php?id=30
About 70% done knitting my Liesl sweater by Ysolda Teague
Embroidery Art for 2 yr old’s room about 40% finished
Have the fabric and everything I need to get started on my 1 yr old’s “woodland theme” bedroom.
Whew…scary amount of work ahead of me!
Cassandra,
That is a fabulous bag pattern! And I have the liesl sweater in my Etsy faves. I appreciate your taste!
~Rachel
I think I’ll have to make the Frenchy bag next – I’m on a roll! After I sew the three-year-old handle onto your birthday bag, of course. 🙂
♥ Titi
I was wishing I had taken a picture of yours too. (They looked so great together!). Ive used it everyday since. Oh, and dont hurry on the 3 year old birthday bag handle until I finish the 3 year old birthday mirror set! xo
Rachel