Practicing…

I found a Drop Stitch cable scarf that I want to make, and I posted about it on here. I have never done cabling before, and I always felt intimidated by it. So, I decided to do a small project to see if I could do it, and I must say that I don’t know why I have been intimidated! I love cabling, and cannot wait to start the scarf.

The project that I chose is the Cable Cup Cozy. I bought a red and white mug from Target, and used some yarn that I already had. Here is the start and finish!

Have you ever been intimidated by something, only to find that it wasn’t difficult at all?

Peace and blessings,
Michelle

 

New In The Shop

I have been busy making bracelets so that I can stick up my Etsy shop, but I am also preparing for an art show that I will be selling at in June. I will say that Etsy is a fabulous place, but there are so many people on there that it is easy for your products to get lost in the mix. I have sold way more off of Etsy than I have on it.

I am working hard on coming up with new items. So bare with me as I grow. I plan to take a jewelry making class soon, so that I can learn to make the bracelets with the toggle clasps. Love those!

Here are a few of the bracelets I have made recently. Check out my shop for all my bracelets. A couple of the ones that I am getting ready to post aren’t up yet, but will be tonight.

I made this one for the fellas. A stone cross with black and gold beads.

I will have another giveaway in March, so stay tuned for that, as well as new bracelets!

Peace and blessings,
Michelle

 

Picking Up Where I left Off

I have been so busy with school and working on the jewelry line that I have not had much time for knitting. So, this morning I picked up the bias blanket that I have been working on for what seems like forever!

I am going to try to get this done soon, but there is another item on the horizon. I went to the library and picked up a book.

Inside this book I found the most magnificent scarf, and I can’t wait to order the yarn and get started! It’s called the Drop-Stitch Cable Scarf.

I love working on more than one project because it breaks up the monotony. Especially with the bias blanket which just used the knit and purl stitch…not much excitement there!

As soon as the yarn comes in I will post pics, and do project updates.

Have you found a project that just calls your name, and makes you want to stop every other project?

Peace and blessings,
Michelle

 

RIP Ms Houston

I have been a fan of Whitney Houston since I was 12 years old. When she popped on the scene in 1985 I was smittened by her music and that magnificent voice! I have been a fan and supporter of Whitney’s since 1985. I was deeply saddened when I heard the news of her death. It felt like a family member had passed away.

Of course the rumors of drugs have surfaced again. I can’t imagine what it would feel like to have the details of my life under a magnifying glass. And, for all those talking, what would come out if your life was put under that magnifying glass. Everyone is talking, but instead of talking about what caused her death, how about praying. Pray for her mother. A mother should never have to bury her child, but today, that is exactly what Cissy Houston will have to do. Pray for her daughter. I am an only child raised by a single mother, so I can imagine the heartache that Bobbi Kristina is going through. Pray for her friends and family…those who knew her intimately. There is always a way to see the negative in a situation if you look for it. How about we start looking at the positives.

Whitney, you will truly be missed. I pray that you get to rest in peace now!!!

Peace and blessings

Michelle

 

And The Winner Is…

Thank you to everyone who entered the Valentine’s Day Giveaway. Here is another look at the bracelets.

I entered all the comments into a random generator, and the winner is…

 

#6, which is KoutureCrochet. Please email your address info to hhgreetings@gmail.com. Thanks!

Please stay posted for more giveaways.

Peace and blessings,

 

Newboy Cap for Molly

Molly (not her real name, just a nickname that I gave her) and I have been friends since I started working at the Post Office in New Jersey in 2000. She was one of the first people that I met, and we clicked right away.

Over time I have friends who want projects made. I have promised Molly so many items that I figured I better get started on the list. I can now cross item number one off my list…a newsboy cap. I hope it fits since she didn’t send me her head measurements, and she’s natural. Since it has been years since she started requesting items, I guess I should cross a couple items off the list. She wants a pair of knit socks. I will see if I can handle that without getting SSS (second sock syndrome). Where you finish the first sock and don’t want to do the next.

Here is the final product. The hat is made with Taupe Cotton Ease yarn. The pattern was purposed on Etsy from the shop CrocheTrend.

Hope you enjoy it Molly.

Peace and blessings,
Michelle

 

Still Creating

I have been really busy with school, but I am still trying to continue my projects. I have been knitting, crocheting and making bracelets. yesterday I received an email from the Northside Arts group. They are going to have a craft fair in the park in June, and they invited me to come and sell my goods! Of course I will be there. So, I need to kick my creativity into overdrive.

Here are a few of the things that I am working on.

My friend Molly asked me to make her a Newsboy Cap two years ago, and I have FINALLY started it. I hope to have it completed soon.

I have been making new bracelets. If you would like to purchase bracelets check out my shop . If you want something that isn’t my shop email me at infinitefaithjewels@gmail.com.

Please don’t forget to enter the Valentine’s Day giveaway here on my blog. You can win two of my bracelets.

Peace and blessings,
Michelle