WIPS

All of my crafting came to a stand-still the past two weeks for Holy Week and Easter Week; however, now that things have returned to normal I've been back at it!

I am making reversible fabric headbands.  I'm really excited about these!  I stumbled across some really cute fat quarters at my Wal-Mart.  (Please, tell me that I'm not the only one who buys fabric from Wal-Mart!)  My local store is pretty unorganized and the craft section has been getting downsized, so I was pretty happy.  I've already cut the pieces from these two fabrics:

Oddly enough, the thing that I simply couldn't get my hands on was the elastic for the headbands.  My Wal-Mart was supposed to carry it, and they even had place on the wall for it, but it was all out--or at least not in the craft aisle (we often find things very strangely shelved at this particular store).  Micheal's didn't have any in stock either.  My closest Hobby Lobby is quite a hike and Joanne's, while closer, still isn't very convenient.  I ended up ordering some from Amazon (this one, but the price has since gone up).  Here is the elusive elastic, displayed on one of the many before-mentioned fat quarters.

I've also added a couple of rows to my Chevron Afghan.  I'm on the last skeins, so it is almost finished!

I will be sharing this post at the following:

Frontier Dreams with Nicole

Work In Progress with Tami

Yarn Along with Ginny

WIPS

Works In Progress:

A Sampling of What I've Been Working On This Week

I've finally started to make some real progress on my Chevron Afghan!  I'm really happy how it's turning out.  This picture doesn't really do justice to the size--it's folded over on itself a bit here.

I've picked up a few pieces of fabric recently, some from the magical craft store and some from Wal-Mart.  I am thinking of using some of it with this pattern, Simplicity 2396, that I recently snagged for a buck!

Other than working on the Chevron Afghan and gathering sewing materials, I also have been making earrings this week!  I have one pair up for sale on Etsy and will be adding more later.  Here is a sampling of my work from my photo shoot:

I will be linking up at the following:

Yarn Along by Ginny

Frontier Dreams by Nicole

Work In Progress with Tami

W.I.P.

Today's Works In Progress

This week I've been working on a lightweight infinity scarf.  The color is a little off in this photo -- it is a light silver with just a hint of metallic.  The yarn is a lightweight bamboo yarn that is just sooo soft.

(I got an awesome light box for Christmas, so once I figure out how to use it AND keep the toddler out of it I will have AWESOME pictures to share!)

I also finally came back to my Chevron Afghan.  I really like this afghan but for some reason it just keeps getting bumped to the back of the line.  Last night I added an entire strip of purple.

I will be linking up at the following:

Yarn Along by Ginny

Frontier Dreams by Nicole
Work In Progress with Tami

W(s)IP

I've decided to admit to having quite a few projects going, otherwise known as 

Works In Progress.

My purple and grey chevron blanket.  

I don't know what to say other than it has severely stalled.

My silver capelet.  

This one I at least have a valid excuse for not finishing yet.  I needed to order more yarn.  It should be here any day!

My pink lacy scarf. 

This has been my main focus recently and should be finished soon.  

My Christmas baby afghan. 

Because I needed a project that moved more quickly than the lacy scarf I decided to make a blanket.  (It makes sense to me!)  

My (adult-sized) Elegant Hat.

This one is sized right, as opposed to the one that ended up being for my daughter, and really all that is left are the small finishing touches.  

My Scrambled Egg Scarf.
This ruffled, not quite twirly, scarf's color just reminds me so much of scrambled eggs--in a good way--that I had to rename it.

That's it!  Well, there might be a couple more things in my yarn storage area . . .

Oh, and I have a huge favor to ask you!  I really, really, really like the pink earrings in this picture and today I have the opportunity to win a pair!  (Seriously, I just added this pair to my Etsy favorites this week!) But I need you to like One Artsy Mama's Facebook page and then comment on the picture that I referred you--use my full name Rachel Marie Furlong.  If five people do this then I win!
Pretty, please!  It would make my day!

I love sharing my projects!  Here is where you can find me this week:

Yarn Along with Ginny

Frontier Dreams with Nicole

Work In Progress with Tami

What You Doing Wednesday with Sue

Tuesday's Tallies with Carole
and
Hookin on Hump Day

WIP Wednesday

Work In Progress

A couple of weeks ago I showed you my purple and grey chevron afghan.  Due to general business, a week at the beach, lazing around the pool, etc, I haven't actually accomplished very much on it.  

Since I can't seem to focus on just one project, after my great mail day on Monday, I decided to start another project!  This one uses a super soft bamboo and cotton yarn, which is so nice to work with!  I am using the same pattern as my lacy scarf and I think that this gorgeous red will look look fantastic.  It has a great sheen and drape.

I will be linking up at the following:

Yarn Along by Ginny

WIP Wednesday with Lee
Frontier Dreams by Nicole
Work In Progress with Tami
WIP Monday

W.I.P. Chevron Afghan

Work In Progress

I will be linking up at the following:

Yarn Along by Ginny

WIP Wednesday with Lee
Frontier Dreams by Nicole
Work In Progress with Tami
WIP Monday