Here We Go Again!

So, fast forward 6 months.  Obviously not much posting has been going on here.  I tend to have the best of intentions but they always fall short.  I think I'm a want-to-be blogger, but it just doesn't seem to work for me.  So, here we go again.  I have obviously finished the bag I originally started blogging about:

Not the best picture, but you get the idea.  It actually turned out very cute!  I've used it quite a bit.  If I ever make another one I think I would make the handle a little shorter.  It's a little long and gets twisted up pretty easily.

I've also made this quick and easy cowl.  It's just a simple knit one, pearl one over and over on big needles, my favorite.  I love things that are knit on big needles.  They go fast!!!!  I think I might have ADD because my attention span is soooo SHORT!!!  Anyway here's the cowl:

So the picture is sideways and I can't figure out how to rotate it, but you get the idea.  I'm not sure I'm a cowl person, but this was super fast and easy so if I don't like it's no big deal.  I also used random yarn I had around the house so it didn't cost me anything.

I've also made the girls several dresses.  Here is a picture of them on Father's day wearing two of them:

I bought the fabric at Hobby Lobby.  The patterns are McCalls patterns.  They turned out super cute!  Riley has one identical to Sydney's as well. 

I've recently come across Matilda Jane and love her clothes, but not her prices. I'm good at recreating on my own or using patterns so I can save myself money.  Ethical, probably not, but it saves me money and it's something I love to do.  Besides, after viewing Matilda Jane's video mocking their customers I'm not sure I will ever buy anything from them anyway.  Not a very professional company from what I've seen and read on their Facebook page. 

Here's a skirt that I'm making for Riley based off of one of their designs with my own little twist:

I know, horrible picture with the sun coming through the blinds, but I was too lazy to move it.  Anyway, it's not finished so no biggie.

I've recently started Casey's Christmas stocking.  I figure he will be two this Christmas and all of my kids have had their stockings by the time they are two.  It's a counted cross stitch.  I'm not far enough along to take a picture, but at least it's started.

That's some of what I've been up to recently.  What about you?  What are you crafting up right now? 

By the way,  the basement finishing has begun and the craft room has been designed.  I'll post pictures of the designs soon!  I'm way super excited!!!!