6/30/24 ♡ well.... it's time for updates on those summer projects!
i ended up finishing the sundress, the halter, aaaand making a shawl... this is just par for the course HAHA
i ended up wearing NOTHING that i planned for the trip and instead wore that shawl that was a total whim. unfortunately, i didn't have enough yarn for the hexagon cardi (joanns im begging you to restock i only need ONE MORE SKEIN), the bikini went HORRIBLY, the halter was too big, and it was too windy for the dress. (╥_╥)
that said, i'm super happy with what i made!!! pics:
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i did end up making the shawl a little bigger after this photo. i LOVE the yarn, its a lovely light cotton and it feels sooo good! hopefully more updates coming soon...!
5/25/24 ♡ FRIENDS!!! i am going on a road trip to cape cod soon, which means it's CRUNCH TIME FOR NEW PROJECTS!!!! ૮₍ ˃ ᵕ ˂ ₎ა
my tentative list of projects to make for my summer trip(s) includes:
do i think i'll get all of these done by the road trip.. no lol! the dress and cardigan are my priorities, though the swimsuit may come earlier since it should be a quicker project (hypothetically). i guess actually that's a priority because my former favorite bikini doesn't fit me well anymore and my other bikini gives me burns because of all the straps 。:゚(。ﹷ ‸ ﹷ ✿)
i do also have a couple gifts to crochet as well but those should be finished up quickly! i'm super excited to start all these projects, but i need to finalize my designs before i actually get to work at the machine XD
thanks for reading! more of a planning entry today haha ~♡
3/21/24 ♡ oh my gosh, it's been a while since i have updated this! let's do a catchup
i did end up making that cape, and it turned out SO cute!! ໒꒰ྀི ˊᗜˋ* ꒱ྀིა the first thing i was asked at the meet was where i got it - thats like the best compliment ever ♡♡♡
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it is SO soft and warm, i added a bumpy minky lining (think baby blanket) on the inside as an afterthought and it was SUCH a good choice. i've worn it outside of lolita because it's so nice! i'm super proud of the ruffles too, gathering the fleece was HARDDD but SOOOO WORTH IT! there's also a simple hood :D the one thing that didn't work is the hear pockets i wanted... i just couldn't get them to look good, so I scrapped that idea.
to pivot - i went to florida at the end of february, and i was working on a crochet crop top inspired by aurora, and it's SUPER cute buuuut it didn't fit me right so i had to frog it and I'm now working on the adjustments.
finally, i have fabric to sew my own lolita dress! but i'm unsure when i'll have time for it. i COULD try and speedrun it like i did with new years but i do not think that would be wise i would love to have it done by easter... we will see haha!
thanks for reading y'all! love ya
1/15/24 ♡ no finished projects for this entry, but i wanted to give an update on some progress!
i am SO NEARLY finished with my second square of my granny shawl...! then i will just have one more to make (´。• ᵕ •。`) i'm falling in love with my color scheme, i introduced aqua in this square and i ADORE it!
however... that third square may go on the back burner for JUST a moment..! someone in my lolita comm set up a pretty imromptu meet (this upcoming sunday, 1/21/24) and i desperately need to make a cape and headpiece to wear with my coord Σ(゚口゚;)// i need the cape because i don't really own a suitable coat to wear and it is going to be a whole 18°F ..・ヾ(。><) (today it was -1°F... crying noises.) the headpiece is, i suppose, less of a need; however i am planning a very similar coord as the last one i wore to a meet and i want to not be a TOTAL coord repeater! (not that there is anything wrong with it ... i just want to have a more fleshed out wardrobe!)
i ALSO need to make my friend a scarf!!! one of my dear online friends recently moved from the south of the US all the way up north, and needless to say she is still building her winter wardrobe. i am planning to make her a nice big one with the colors she mentioned to me (neutrals and pinks - which, thank goodness, i own plenty of! to my stash i go!) and i'll send her a winter care package. she has a special birthday coming up in february, so i'm aiming to send it as an early birthday gift!
that concludes all of my current progress and plans! i have a few other projects on the back burner (are you really a maker if you don't have at least half a dozen wips going at once?) and i will resume them once these priority ones are taken care of. i'm off to plan that cape, so until next time! stay safe and warm my friends ₍ ᐢ. ̫ .⑅ᐢ ₎⋆ ˚。⋆୨୧˚
1/3/23 ♡ first entry in this log! i ended 2023 in a crafting frenzy, so here is a brief overview...
i crocheted six stuffed bunnies, one for each of my little cousins. they loved them and i'm super proud of them, especially since they were my first stuffed animal project!
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after those were finished i got a rush of inspiration and decided i wanted to sew a new year's skirt... on january 30th i worked from 3pm to 3am but i DID it!!
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it is not exactly FINISHED, however it was wearable for the day. (´• ᴗ •̥`✿) i am planning to add removable suspender straps, lace trim at the bottom, and ribbons at the tier seams. i also want to make a matching headbow! then i will be ready for meets (´꒳`)♡
finally, my current crochet project is a fairy kei granny square shawl! basically i wanted something warm to wrap up in as the cold months settle in, and also i wanted to use up my acrylic yarns... all my pastel colors are looking really cute, i'll share a photo as soon as possible! thank you for reading so far and i can't wait to post again