November has been a good month. I was able to spend an early Thanksgiving with family at the beginning of the month, which was very nice. Then, for the actual Thanksgiving, my husband and I had a nice, relaxing holiday together. We aren't traveling during the holidays this year, which has resulted in a season that is more quiet and slow-paced.
I haven't knitted much this month, although I'm hoping to pick up the needles again soon and work on the Tilted Duster. I put the socks aside shortly after my last post, and I haven't picked them up again. I think deep down (VERY deep down) I know that I don't have enough yarn to finish the pair, but I'm completely unwilling to rip them out and start over. So, for now, they wait.
In the meantime, I picked up a cross-stitch kit ( a couple of them actually) at Michael's this weekend. I used to cross-stitch when I was much younger, and I hadn't really done any of it in years, but lately I've been feeling in a bit of a rut with the knitting and I wanted something new, something different and yet familiar all at the same time. So for now, I'm working on the cross-stitch (it's of an angel, fitting for the upcoming Christmas holiday). I'm thoroughly enjoying it and have found that it's very easy to pick up again.
I also had a Borders coupon to use and so I bought Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. I specifically bought it for the stuffed elephant pattern, Peanut. Looking through it, I think Peanut will only be the first of many projects I make from this book.
November is on its way out and I'm looking forward to December. Hopefully I will have more projects to show (with pictures) next month.
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