3-D Paper Snowflakes

I've seen these snowflakes hanging around the library for a couple of years, during the appropriate season, and I really like the way they look! I have finally tracked down the person who's making them and asked for the directions. I thought I should share them here, since I know how much you both enjoy the paper arts!

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake

Dog Sweater season + I love Etsy

Ok, I have to admit that I am a little bit obsessed about my dog, and making her sweaters. But--what is the point of having a little purebred dog if you can't dress her up? And she needs sweaters when it is cold out--she's a Boston Terrier.

I also love Etsy, and try to buy from there as often as possible. Because of my book addiction problem/issue, I am trying to buy less books and use free patterns. Where is this going? Well, now I have found some patterns I HAVE to buy......come on--this Obama sweater would be kick-a*s at the dog park!

No Money for Yarn? Try paper.....

Evidently, you can spin newspaper into a useable fiber.
Instructions available here.

That's waaaaay more work than I'd ever do, but it is a cool idea.

Farewell Sherman

After only 10 years, our much-loved dog Sherman has departed. I was working on a sweater for him, but I think I will just throw the entire project & yarn out. I don't have the heart to either rip it out OR reuse the yarn.

I have spent most of the summer working on dishcloths. Of course, I haven't remembered to take any pictures of them, but I did get about 8 done.

I went on a Malabrigo buying spree a few months ago, and I have been saving some of the balls for a "special" project. I think I found it. I will make this felted bag.

The last felted bag I made (a huge tote) went to Lisa, who re-gifted it to her mother. Lisa doesn't "do crafts" and I don't think she had any idea how long it took to knit the bag. Fortunately--her mother is crafty and likes it a lot.