Mood Board Monday Madness

This photo was the color inspiration for a swatch I knit recently and the inspiration for the following mood board.

Here is my progress so far on the "Brett" hat.

Can you tell I love the color orange or just color in general? Color excites me and motivates me much more than neutral hues although there are times when I really like to delve into ecrus, creams, and browns. It can be a nice change.

On a personal note, not to get too morbid or anything, I know how hard the holidays can be sometimes especially if you have lost a loved one. I'm feeling it along with the rest of you. Hang in there, go outside for a walk, give someone a hug, or just get your knitting out or craft of choice and get lost in making something. It will help, I promise.

Any big plans for the holidays? I want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

p.s. I am thankful for many things, including all of you who visit my blog even though I don't hear from you. Please let me know what you're knitting for the holidays!

xoxo Shannon

Great Craft Magazines

Hey all, I wanted to introduce you to some really good craft publications I enjoy that some of you might not be aware of. The first one is "The Knitter"; a knitting magazine coming out of Britain full of great photos, patterns and articles. Here are a few shots from its pages:

Next, "Mollie Makes", another British publication stock full of general craft articles, projects involving knitting, crocheting, felt work, embroidery, etc. Just an all-around very good mag.

And last but certainly not least, "Inside Crochet", yet another magazine published in the UK. They put out some good ones. This, of course, is all about crochet with patterns, articles and lots of great pictures.  Here you go:

Hope this encourages you to go seek these out for some truly great inspiration. Let me know if you have found something you like. Until next time! (I picked these up at Joann Fabrics by the way and they have great coupons you can get in the mail to use on anything.)