A Peek Into My Sketchbook

I've been playing a lot with color and design.

Sketchbook

Several months ago I went back to work full time. My kids are both in school so it was time. I have loved it but miss all my time in the studio. I NEED to have a creative outlet. I decided that art journaling or sketching would be the way for me to have something

• quick
• portable
• laid back
• creative

So here's a peek into what I've been working on...

Illustration Friday - Asleep

When you fall asleep under this tree, you dream of gumdrops and confetti and chocolate stars and love.

Knitting Update

Pookie

Pattern: Pookies from Barbara Prime

Needle Size: US 6

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft and Cascade 220

So cute I can barely stand it. I will be making more!

Market Bag 

Pattern: Grrlfriend Market Bag from Laura Spradlin

Needle Size: US 6, 8, 11

Yarn: Lily Sugar N' Cream (Hot Green)

Very handy--holds a ton and fun to knit.

Monteagle Bag

Pattern: Monteagle Bag from Mason Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines

Needle Size: US 10-1/2

Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Solid

Learned lots of new stitches on this one. It was fun to knit and makes a very useful, interesting bag!

Slipper Socks for Mom 

Pattern: Tropical Punch Slipper Socks by Bear Toes

Needle Size: US 10

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft


Kind of ugly, but so comfy. My mom loves em!

Newest Name Signs

Yes, Another One or Two

I am addicted to this pattern. It's my Go To baby gift right now. This one was for my sweet nephew for his 1st birthday.

And this one was for a friend's new baby

Monster Chunks

Pattern: Monster Chunks (free!) by Rebecca Danger

Needle Size: US 6

Yarn: (Green one) Cascade 220 for the body, Bernat Cottontots for the feet, (Red one) Lily Sugar n' Cream body and feet