My Craft Space
I have organized my craft space and I’ve kept it clean and tidy for a few weeks now. Hard to believe that my new system stood up against overly enthusiastic stash enhancement shopping sprees and even more yarn acquisition from a generous friend and the dabbling of yet another craft hobby and most importantly, “I’ve-got-a-great-idea-that-I-must-do-it-right-now!” moments!
Computer workspace
Ifa, my female cat, pretty much lives on the printer. The only time she gets up voluntarily is when I’m cooking or eating or when it’s her dinner time. I normally kick her out of the room halfway through the day so that she can get some exercise.
Craft workspace
It’s so good to have a table just for my sewing and crafting. The white board and stackable storage boxes helps keep me on track and in check. Cats have learned to keep off this area, otherwise, Mummy goes psycho!
Store related containers
Two of my 50 litre containers hold my store related materials, stock and yarn. My thinking is that if these boxes are overflowing, I’m not selling enough products quickly enough. Time to re-think a few things.
Yarn stash
The largest of the containers is 57 litres and it holds all my stash yarn. I really can’t afford to have any more than this much yarn. I don’t have the space or the money to let this grow any bigger. I have enough stash yarn to keep me knitting and crocheting for at least one year! Although, I will make allowances for free yarn. I’m not that silly!
ECO-FRIENDLY & ORGANIC YARN FOR SALE
I would like to talk more about this in detail next week. But if you can’t wait to enhance your yarn stash now, CLICK HERE to grab a one off deal from my shop. 35- 50% off!
Knitting WIP
I have Shawl Collar Vest [pattern] and Feather & Fan Comfort Shawl [pattern] on my needles now. I am almost finished with the vest and I’m obsessively knitting it every chance I get.
Crocheting WIP
These are hot off my crochet hooks. I’m just waiting on a delivery to put the finishing touches on them. Watch this space for my new Christmas crochet pattern. Coming very soon!
Did you like the voyeuristic peek into my craft room? I’ve shown you mine, now show me yours. 
2-in-1 Christmas & Kids Bunting
Inspired by the Scalloped Fabric Garland [tutorial], I decided to sew my own version. I wanted mine to be reversible with a Christmas theme on one side, and a kid’s party theme on the other.
I made this especially for my mother-in-law to use all year around. She LOVES Christmas and her only grandson. She has a spare room decorated just for him whenever he sleeps over. I thought she could hang it above the little boy’s bed when Christmas is over.
It was really fun and quick to make. The tutorial and template from Jessie is clear and easy to follow. The only mistake was I used a thinner bias tape and even though it looks good from a distance, I had to re-sew over the garland with wide zig zags as some of the fabric came loose from the tape.
I loved making the bunting so much that I whipped up another one the next day! I took ideas from the scalloped garland and Purl Bee’s Party Garland [tutorial] to create a shimmery Christmas Bunting.
This pretty bunting is available for sale in my Etsy store now. 
By the way, have you seen the Sew, Mama, Sew Scrap Buster Contest? If you haven’t, I highly recommend you pop over and check out the many free tutorials dedicated to use up your fabric scraps. I guarantee you’ll find an instant gratification project you can sew up right now.
Enjoy the rest of your day and I’ll see you again on Friday!
Yarn and Kisses Malabrigo Winner
There was a whopping 420 entries to the very successful Yarn and Kisses Malabrigo Giveaway! A big thank you to everyone who played along.
Alas, there can only be one winner.
Drumroll please…
And the winner of the Yarn and Kisses Malabrigo Giveaway is…
Click here to view all the numbered entries
KINNEXA! Congratulations!
As your wish is my command, you’ve won two skeins of Kaleidos Malabrigo Worsted yarn. YAY! I’ll be in touch with you shortly.
Thanks again to everyone who left comments and especially those who subscribed to my blog via email and RSS.
Last but not least, a big “YOU ROCK!” goes to Yarn and Kisses for being a great sponsor.
Secret Project Preview
There were some good guesses about what I’m sewing – quilt, reversible table runner, reusable bags, toys and a pillowcase.
Here’s a sneak peek.
It is reversible, Valerie, but not a table runner. I think some of you might be able to guess it now.
I’ll blog more about it next week.
Just a reminder, there is less than 12 hours to the end of the Yarn and Kisses Malabrigo Giveaway! Pop over quickly to win two skeins of Malabrigo yarn of your choice, if you haven’t already.
Secret Sewing Project
I have new toys – free fabric that a friend was getting rid of, a new quilter’s ruler and rotary cutter, and a fresh packet of bias binding.
I have a sewing project planned with these. Any guesses?
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