My Friend Cadi at MaeheGirl is SO Talented

I have the pleasure of knowing Cadi both online and in the real world.  I joke that she is my only successful online relationship.  She contacted me on myspace probably three years ago.  We have talked each other through many trying situations.  She has visited me in Alaska and I went with her to her divorce hearing, we share dreams, ideas, stories, and laughs every chance we get.  She is one of my closest friends and I value the friendship so much.

In addition to being a great person she is so creative.  An amazing fiber artist.  This girl can knit like no ones business.   I saw she posted a new a new blog with the cutest snowman this morning.  I don't know how she has the time.

Check out her blog maehegirl.blogspot.com.

And her Etsy store: maehegirl.etsy.com

Christmas Just Around The Corner

With all this snow on the ground (a good half foot in the last day or so) it's hard not to remember that the holidays are nearing. Since I'm on bed rest with a broken ankle I have been brainstorming lots of small crochet and embroidery gift ideas to work on for Christmas gifts. This year all my gifts will be homemade.

I have tons of wool so I'm definitely thinking lots of fun little felted amigurumi (means crochet dolls in Japanese) creatures. I came across this great pattern site: Free Amigurumi Patterns.

I especially like this Christmas tree ornaments: