The Bug

Being married, I learned you share everything. Living space, food, bills, fun and...sickness. That's probably why it's written into traditional marriage vows. "In sickness and in health". I wonder if too many wives were abandoning sickly husbands or vice versa? Anyhow, that is where I am. Resting and drinking plenty of fluids.

Hope you all are well :)

The Duties of Marriage

My dear husband is feeling under the weather this morning so my first obligation is taking care of him. And with this, knitting/crocheting/crafting takes a backseat. Is it flu season already?

Lemon Gold Short Cowl

I have officially listed my first crocheted accessory! I call it the Lemon Gold Short Cowl [as it is not meant to be worn up over the head] and I'm pleased with its outcome. This is also the debut of the new section in my shop entitled Miso Cute.

This is the first time I've modeled anything as I normally do not create wearables. I'm looking into investing in a mannequin display :)

Today has been pretty mellow here. Chaz and I went to the Ocean Beach Peoples Food Co-op [we love it there!] to pick up some edibles and supplies to make whole wheat organic penne pasta with an onion garlic tomato sauce for dinner tonight. I am very lucky to have a husband that creates delicious vegan eats for us.

Other than that, I've been back on the knitting needles working on a larger cowl as requested by my dear friend Sherry. It's been a very long time since she asked for it [almost 2 years] so I'm finally jumping in and taking the plunge. I don't know why I've shied away from making clothing and accessories for so long. I think learning how to crochet has opened my mind up to the possibilities.

Everyone, I wish you all a wonderful rest of the weekend! Stay safe!

Wow

Learning the wonderful new craft of crocheting has displaced me, I must admit. I have been completely engulfed in stitches like the front post double crochet and a whole new world of possibilities has opened up.

But now, it's back to stocking up for the holiday season. I plan on continuing my crochet craftiness all the while keeping my knitting skills sharp.

With that said, keep an eye out for new plushies, pillows and more from Zombie Hand Productions.

Congratulations Are In Order!

The giveaway I sponsored now has a winner! Congratulations to Kelsie who will be receiving her free custom pillow shortly. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who commented, hearted, favorited, liked and followed Zombie Hand Productions because of this contest. I have "met" some awesome people through this giveaway and I hope to sponsor another giveaway soon!

On the Craft Front, a pretty amazing thing happened yesterday: I taught myself to crochet! And...it is FUN! I don't know why it took me so long to give it a go, but now you all know the reason why there was no post yesterday. Barely any activity related to Zombie Hand at all really, but for good reason I like to think.

Now I have some things to attend to as I spent all day yesterday testing out my newly acquired skill :)

Have a Happy Hump Day everyone!

Miscellaneous News

Things are pretty quiet here. Well, besides the low-flying airplanes that sound like they're going to hit the roof. But other than that, yeah I'd say things are pretty quiet.

This morning I listed the medium pillow I finished last night. It is a Maguro roll [tuna roll] with Ninjin [carrot] and Tamago [egg]. Go here to see the listing.

Not too much is on the agenda today. Going to the laundry mat is always exciting :) I get a lot of knitting done there actually so all in all, it's a win-win situation. I absolutely adore the smell of fresh laundry. That's my go-to scent for candles. I don't know what it is about that fragrance but I find it comforting in a way. Especially when the clothes are all warm right out of the dryer.

Sometimes, it's the little things that make you the happiest in life.

Have a wonderful Monday everyone! Oh, and don't forget it's the last day for entries to win a FREE pillow through Jaebumfangirl's blog. Click here for details! And the New Filling Contest I'm holding is going on until the last day of the month. Go here to add your suggestions!

Part Of The Cat Is Out Of The Bag!

As posted in the Zombie Hand Productions shop last night, part of the Secret Sushi Project is complete. I've started a line of plushies created using vegan yarn and Eco-fi felt. The felt is a material made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic water bottles! The series will include the "topping" made from the Eco-fi felt with hand-stitched detailing and stuffed with polyfil. The "rice" and "nori" are both knitted and then all components are assembled and lovingly sewed together.

A real piece of Tako Nigiri Sushi

My crafty vegan plushie take on Tako

The first four pieces are all Nigiri Sushi [literally 'hand-formed sushi'] consisting of a mound of sushi rice and then draped with a topping. Toppings are bound to the rice with a thin strip of nori. For my very first item, I chose to create Tako or Octopus. The other three Nigiri pieces will be in production soon! These will all be listed in my new section:

The other parts of the cat still in the bag will also be in production soon, if not already. I have a lot of irons in the fire right now so I'm staying busy and having fun creating which is what all of this is about.

As for the Twin Peaks series, I'm learning that by watching more and more of the second season I think I'm in turn liking it more and more. We'll see though. Don't want to jump the gun on any split-second opinions!