HAPPY NEW YEAR!

One last project to finish out the 2008 craft cycle. For Christmas, I received the awesome knitting book Pretty In Punk. I didn't do much knitting in '08, but now I'm totally inspired!

The hat came together in an instant. It's the "Lucky 13" pattern and marked the first time that I felted a project. I love it! Now if we could just have some wintry weather, I might get a chance to wear it.

From Sewing Project 2008

From Sewing Project 2008

I love the Union Jack mohawk hat ... but what do you think about using the Norwegian flag instead? That's what I'M talkin' 'bout!!

Have a wonderful 2009!!!

X-mas Gifts 2008!

Now for the moment you've all been waiting for - the annual holiday craft recap! The anticipation was positively killing you, wasn't it?

Took it much easier this year than last and only made stuff for the niece and nephew. Perhaps I would have been a bit more ambitious, but Rock Band 2 has me on a short leash. I can't decide if that's pathetic or TOTALLY AWESOME. At any rate, here be-eth the gifts:

Graham is 5 and totally into dinosaurs and art. Needless to say, I plan to encourage him in these pursuits. He received a dino art smock to take to Kindergarten on painting days. Found the pattern here.

From Xmas 2008

Keaton is 2-and-a-half and has discovered her inner princess. She received a Cinderella apron and a purple & pink striped scarf. Super soft!

From Xmas 2008

Yeah ... they're kinda too adorable for their own good. :)
Merry Christmas, Zemke family!!!