A Productive Day

Today I made my 3rd batch of Black Raspberry Soap, it turned out really nice I think.  It's currently still in its mold, but I made the purple extra deep purple, and really like the way the color came out.  This is my all time most popular soap that I make, it's also one of my favorites.  It's sweet, but not too sweet.  (I'll post how it turns out tomorrow.)

I've also finally figured out how to make a proper brim to a crocheted hat.  It took me a good while, at first I was using two pieces of yarn at a time, but it was making it way too thick.  A simple half-double crochet and steady increase is all you really need with only one piece of yarn. 

Crochet Coin Purse

I have been wanting to make one of these for quite awhile now, and finally did thanks to an awesome tutorial I found on Ravelry, and using my 40% coupon to buy the purse frame at Joann Fabrics.  If you would like to make one, you can find the tutorial here.  It is written in Spanish and English!  And out of all the tutorials and patterns I could find, it was the only one that explained how to attach the fabric to the frame.

Crocheting the outer layer was so simple, as well as sewing the inner lining.  It was actually attaching the frame that was the most difficult.  First, I had started with a thin crochet thread to try to sew it on, but realized (when I was more than half way finished) that I had sewn it on the wrong side!  So I had to remove the thread and start all over.  Half way through starting over, the thread broke, so I had to remove the thread again and start all over.  On my third attempt, I ended up using regular sewing thread and a smaller needle, which made it much easier to sew on.  However, because you can see the stitches from the outside of the purse, the thread didn't look very clean and nice.  So I used the crochet thread and sewed in and out of every stitch.  I have to say it came out really well.

First Post!

Hello World!

I am so excited to finally launch my blog!  This is going to be my main page from now on, I had been using facebook mainly, but a week or so ago, they made it so that people that don't have facebook could not browse my page.  So here I am!  I still have a lot to do with setting up and graphics and of course, content!

My plan is to post the things I make, as well as my own tutorials for all kinds of crafts, but also other tutorials and info in the world of craft making.  Thanks for visiting me here, I hope you stick around!