Over the Rainbow Part 1

So... because I'm a huge proponent of equality. Not just marriage equality, mind you, just plain equality. And because I live in the land of the Equality Intolerant ( Sorry, folks, but it's true.) and am just plain tired of getting involved in all kinds of conversations where I have to point out that  A. The bible clearly states its not our place to judge, B. Jesus said jack squat about he stuff your saying he said stuff about and C. you really should worry about your own standing with Jesus as you're doing plenty of sinning yourself, I decided to put my angst and irritation at the topic to some good use and make something crafty and beautiful.

This is what happened.

I'm quite pleased with it.  Unfortunately, it's huge.  I had to take it outside to get the photo, where I accidentally angered a nest of red ants and then had to bribe them with honey. They took the honey, but I'm still not sure if I've been forgiven just yet.

This isn't intended to lie flat, The points have a little ripple in it that I think is unusual. It's for draping over a sofa or chair. It is for sale, if you're interested send me a message.

I like this color way so well, I think I'm going to do a series of rainbow blankets, or as my hubby calls them gayby blankets. Now I'm going to doctor my red ant bites and have a coffee.  

And.....She's back! Probably.

Well, hello again everyone!

Yes, I know it's been years, almost literally, since I posted anything. I'm dreadfully sorry.  The sad, honest truth is that after my Foot got better, I went back to work and then life started happening and well, I just plain forgot I had this blog until yesterday.

Lets see, I changed jobs. Twice, moved to Louisiana, bought a travel trailer (Who I've christened Beppina), got two budgies (Rose and Daisy), a dog (Milo) and sent the man back to North Carolina to get our stuff. (He's not allowed to come back without it.) and other assorted crazyness.

As I'm in a new place by myself and don't know anyone, I'm trying to get out and meet people. Blah. So, yesterday I went to the Celtic Fest at a local park and, as luck would have it, met an utterly delightful couple vending there.  We exchanged cards, something I haven't done in almost years either, and as I glanced down at mine noticed there were three lines of script. I remembered one of them was my Facebook but couldn't remember what the other was. When I got home I looked and made this face

So here I am playing catch up. I guess it doesn't matter. The two people who actually read my blog (Thanks Jenn and Sarah!) already know what sorts of craftyness I'm getting up to in my world.

 My Darling Hatter got me a drum carder for our Christmasverary last year. Much screaming and dancing in place over that little gem.  but it's really an outside activity as its fairly dirty and my Beppina is only so big. so I haven't really had a chance to get to use it. Right now I'm decorating my trailer in the best Romani fashion I can manage. I've never had my own place before, and while it's not much, I absolutely love it.

I like to call  it a Transitional Home. For people like me who are terrified of a house that actually sits on a foundation. (EEEKKKK!!!)

Despite that, I still manage to craft up a storm.  Tidily, of course.

Lately I've gotten into what I'm calling Mosaic or Tapestry blankets.

Here's my favorite so far. And as it's October, the most Haloweenee/ Samhainish one I've got.

Inspiration Picture

SO the picture on the left is the one I found on the internet. I don't know exactly where I found it so I can't give credit where credit is most due. As most of my friends know I have a thing for hares and rabbits and just fell in love with the picture. 

Completed Project

This is how it came out in crochet. It's fairly good sized and I'm so proud of it. I had to go back in and plump the rabbit outline some with a yarn needle, as the rabbit's feet were kinda low and frankly it looked more like he was sporting a woody than anything.

The color scheme really didn't match anything I have now so I ended up donating it to a benefit for a sick friend. I have no idea how it did at auction, I hope it at least went for what it cost to make it. (This was not an inexpensive project.)






Well, that's enough for now my friends. I should be posting again with some regularity, that's if I don't forget this is here again!