Curls of Sunshine

Just checkin in

I have not been active on the blog lately. I was working part time at a craft retail store. Thought it would be fun and I would get to do creative projects. I found out that it was not much fun..retail is retail no matter what your selling.

I have chosen to remain a SAHM(stay at home mom). My duties now mainly consist of running a taxi service, keeping up with orthodontist appointments and running a small restaurant. I am also a soccer mom. That phrase is loosely used in the retail world for the young mothers that shop during the day and week. I really am a soccer mom. My fifteen year old plays soccer year round. I crochet, read, sew and bead in my spare time. I chose to check my Ravelry account and found some project that people have made from my designs and felt very honored. It is so wonderful to see others projects that they have made from my designs.

I have some new designs in the works. Hopefully I will have some finished by the holidays. Keep the photos coming. If you do not already have a Ravelry account sign up. It is a great way to show off your work and I love seeing photos! You can also email me photos and I will put them up on the blog.

Happy Crocheting!!

Amber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finished

Another day in the Fry household.  My kids and I are on totally different schedules.  I still get up early.  I seem to get more done in the morning.  The kids stay up until the wee hours of the morning and get up around noon.  By the time I am ready to eat dinner and relax, they have friends over and are ready to party.  I guess that is the way it is in the summer.  When does school start?

I did get up early today and finished the cactus pattern. My little cactus in now available on Etsy and Ravelry. I think the next pattern will be a flower.

 
Today I am determined to finish The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.  Kate told me to stick with the book.  I kept plugging along and it did get really good. In hopes of finishing it, last night I fell asleep with the book on my face.  I do that a lot.

Just about finished

My little cactus is finished. I am still working on the pattern. I should have it done later today. I will post it tomorrow.  We are finally getting much needed rain. However, the cloudy, stormy weather makes my head throb and my pattern writing skills are muddled. I keep staring at my PDF document hoping it will magically finish itself. 

Finally finished...

Okay..the new pattern is now available in the shop.  There are also two new afghans.  Now I am going to sit and watch the rest of the US and Ghana game.  As of now it is US 0 and Ghana 1.

New bear crochet pattern

 An updated version of two of my older bear patterns.  I just love the red, white and blue. Pattern is available here.

 Summer is in full swing, especially in the southern U.S. where it is a steamy 86 degrees today. 

I am looking forward to the World Cup starting.  I was fortunate enough to be living in Germany during the last World Cup.  That was a once in a life time experience.  I still remember people driving around after the games swinging their flags outside of their cars...screaming and honking the horn.  If Germany was playing everything came to a stand still in the village we lived in...everyone watched the game. Ahhh...memories. 

A few new things for the shop

I finished this little bear, a baby blanket and a new pattern.  Of course they are all available in my Etsy shop.

 

 

Lots of progress this weekend!!

First, I finished this bunny.  She is available here.

 

 

 

I also finished a few patterns.  Bart and Berna bunny is available

here.

 

Also,  three new patterns in my second Etsy shop. 

 

Quick and Easy Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern

This time of year it is challenging for me to keep my hands warm.  I found this so simply knitting pattern for hand warmers.  I think I finished them in two hours and that was with several distractions(kids).  Here is the pattern..check it out!!  Great way to use up those scrap.  Now I just need to find something to knit or crochet to keep my feet nice and toasty.

 

added a new pattern

This pattern can be found here.

List of crochet projects that make me happy

Its the time of year where everything seems to be blah...

I think a couple cheery and bright projects are perfect to ward of the winter time blues.

Crocheted Hearts-by Bella Dia

Amigurumi Heart-by Owlishly

Teeny Tiny Flowers- by Attic24

I am working on some crocheted hearts at the moment and hoping to have enough for a banner.  I am also thinking about starting an afghan with this Granny Square. The bright colors just make me happy.