Weekends

It was a really fun weekend off from work, I felted one bag I'd made and knit most of another one I had started. It is always interesting to knit something up and then throw it in the washing machine- you never know exactly how it's going to felt so it's an adventure every time!

This bag was made with a nice wool, Nobu's Kureyon in color D. I made the four sides separate, which is odd for me (I usually knt my bags in the round) but I had an idea to make it look like the sides were attached with buttons. Of course, it would be sewn closed so the buttons would be for decoration only. I liked the way it the flaps came out ruffly so I'm not sure I'm gong to add buttons. I have to do something to the strap, it's too skinny and weak for the bag. I think I'm going to add a belt from Target as the strap. I also have to decide on the button issue. I'll keep working on it and see what I come up with.

I even got Daniel in on the felting- let him do the heavy lifting out of the hot water! I knew I kept him around for a reason!

We threw a fun party at his house Saturday night, played Taboo and fun logic games until way too late and ate yummy chicken cooked Greek style with a fabulous fruit salad on the side. We also went and saw Horton Hears a Who yesterday. Cute!

I have to eat lunch and get ready for work, so more later!

Janelle