Knitting: Knit Groups

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I have no idea why I was so shy about joining a knit group in the four years since I've learned how to knit and crochet. I went to the first meeting of the new knit group in town and I had SO. MUCH. FUN. Literally I could have sat with those girls all night long!

Unfortunately it's only a monthly thing, so I have to wait four whole weeks until the next meeting. But I mentioned that I have a spinning wheel that I spin on and I was asked to bring it to the next meeting to do a demonstration! I'm so excited to teach them a little bit about spinning their own yarn, I even plan on bringing some wool for anyone to try if they'd like to.

The great thing is that it's all different types of skill levels that have come together for the meeting - and different crafts! Two of the ladies I made friends with were crocheting and they mentioned that they quilt. I told them I'd just started and I got to pick their brains a bit. There was also these adorable elder ladies from England and Scotland that were just the sweetest to chat with.

I can't say it enough - I HAD SO MUCH FUN!!! :D

In other, less yarn-y news my screen printing stuff came today so I'm excited to get some work done on that! I also finished my first embroidery last night, I'll show you tomorrow. It's very sweet and simple, I'm pleased with it.

So many crafts, so little time!

Sewing: Embroidery is Alive Again

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I am suddenly overwhelmed with the urge to embroider something! These are my favorite picks from uber-cool artist and embroidery-re-inventor Jenny Hart. Are you succumbing to the urge as well? Check out Amazon or run to your local craft store to pick up a hoop, some needles and thread, and some fabric and learn something new today!

More embroidery:

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Fashion Trends: Craving Fall Boots

I love boots on a good day, but when Fall hits I live in my boots. These are my picks that I am craving to add to my wardrobe. As soon as the Ruche ones come back in stock I am snatching a pair of those up for myself! I also love the DSW deals - great looking boots for a fraction of the price? That's my kind of shopping.

1. DSW | 2. DSW | 3. DSW | 4. Anthropologie | 5. J.Crew | 6. Ruche

Pumpkin & Apple Picking

Over the weekend Roy took me apple and pumpkin picking. It was really cold (and supposedly going to rain) but we had a blast! We enjoyed hunting for apples and running around the pumpkin field. We had lunch at the farm stand next to Johnson's Farms General Store and listened to the live band play. The warm apple cider was the perfect way to end the afternoon!




We both hadn't been apple picking since we were children and we had fun plucking them from the branches, planning to make some apple pie and cinnamon apple bread.




This little girl's enthusiasm had me hysterical. Not to mention, this is what I looked like as a child - right down to the purple leggings she was wearing.




When I saw the first big one I wanted I ran over to it like a four year old and shouted "This one!"




And of course I was wearing my boots. There was only two of us but we wanted lots of pumpkins. I was using any means necessary to carry them - see the stashed pumpkin in my bag? (P.S. that's my new Epiphanie bag from the wonderful girls at Shutter Sisters and Maile Wilson)




I'm even happy to find the little ones!



Later this week: DIY Fall Decorations - painting mini pumpkins and gourds (aka Jack b' Little gourds) and more!

Friday Etsy Picks: Rings

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There is nothing more beautiful than having a unique piece to you, even down to having your fingerprint engraved in it. Etsy seller Fabuluster has created these unique rings that are simple and elegant. This particular listing is engraved with the bride and groom's finger prints on the interior. These would make excellent wedding bands, a graduation present, or just a nice ring for yourself.


{ via Tinahdee }

I am a white gold kind of girl. For my 16th birthday I got a pair of white gold earrings and it's been a love affair ever since. Tinahdee has created these beautiful hammered rings are a matching set, ideal for wedding bands. They are simple, yet very beautiful.


{ via SingleBbeautiful }

This gorgeous engagement and wedding band set is different and looks dainty and pretty on the finger. SingleBbeautiful has created this stackable set.

Have a happy weekend!