Wednesday, July 18, 2012

BORING...

So I've been cruising around the blogosphere, looking at everyone's beautiful projects and realized that my space is going to be a bit boring.  I'm still working on the same two projects that just drag on and on and on...sigh.  I thought about taking some pictures to show them off, but what's the point? They both are repetitive patterns, so all they've done is gotten a bit bigger....yawn.  I am forcing myself not to start any new, instant gratification projects and it's been HARD I tell you. Particularly when I see all the gorgeousness out there.  I am itching to start on a Citron of my own, but keep pushing it off.  My goal is to finish at least one of these - the Herringbone Poncho - while I'm at the beach next week.  I don't mind if the Chevron Scarf hangs out for a while because it's a great project to work on when I need mindless knitting...and it's a scarf, so it's a great "on the go" project.

So rather than bore you with the never ending projects, I thought I'd share some new purchases.  Whenever I go past a Tuesday Morning store, I have this compulsion to go in and see what kind of books they have because you can get some really good deals and guess what?!?! I scored!  Not one, but two really cool books!

This book is full of some really great, quirky and vintage (duh) patterns.  There are several that I can't wait to make and I'm sure that this is not helping my with my current state of boredom with current projects.  Not to mention the fact that I haven't crocheted anything in ages and I'm really starting to miss it.  By the way, I got this one for $6.00.

This is the other book I found.  What attracted me to this one is the whole section about fit.  I'm still relatively new to knitting, so learning all the tricks of making flattering sweaters appeals to me.  I don't want to be one of those women that works forever on a project only to put it on and...UGH!...end up pushing it to the pack of the closet because it looks so heinous on me. That would be so depressing.  There are some really cute accessories and sweaters. I also like the little tidbits and insights they share about their relationship. As part of a mother/daughter relationship, I always find the dynamic of other relationships interesting.  This one was only $9.00.  Like I said - SCORE!

All in all, not too shabby if I do say so myself!  And also so much more interesting than looking at the same boring pictures of the same old thing. 

13 comments:

  1. Oh yes, you scored, not too shabby at all! I want that knitting book! :) Our store has been closed for inventory and I need see if it's open yet.
    I want to cast on a Citron too, it is a great looking pattern.

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  2. Both of those books look great!!! Hang in there with the knitting :)

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  3. I need to see that book the next time I'm at the bookstore, looks great! And I bet it's inspirational :)

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  4. I love mother daughter knits... someday... someday... haha!

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  5. Wow, I would love to see the things in that vintage crochet pattern book. I'd love a bed covered with a big crochet blankets covered in crochet pillows. I guess I better get busy. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  6. Don't you just love a good book bargain! I hope you get lots of inspiration from the books. Have fun at the beach next week. We are planning a day trip to the snow next week! Nothing like contrasts in the seasons is there. Jacinta

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  7. Great score with the books!! Sally Melville is such an amazing teacher---and her designs so timeless!!! So---are we going to the dark side.......and crocheting??? (I venture there every once and awhile, myself!!!)

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  8. Nothing boring about this! I can't imagine having to worry about fit as well as simply completing the darn thing. Kudos to you.

    Sometimes a person needs some instant gratification. ; )

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  9. Sometimes a little inspiration hunting is just what is called for. Glad you found some!

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  10. both books look promising, can't wait to get to the bookstore and check them out!

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  11. also, i need another knitting book like i need a hole in the head ;-) just can't help myself!

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  12. I don't think your space is boring! But those books DO look good. :)

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  13. I so empathize with the feeling of not getting anywhere with craft projects. Hope you get out of the "craft funk" I must admit that I sometimes go for the quick gratification, but then again my attick is full of boxes containing half done knitting projects...
    Hope you have a great time at the beach
    K

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