It's Starting To Click To Me...

That knitting can be very EXPENSIVE!!!!!

OK, some of you are probably laughing at that right now, so go ahead and laugh your butt off. =P

But it's true, it's really true!

I was on Ravelry (might be possibly addicted to that site) and I was going through some future project I would like to make. I found a couple hats, a few tops, some cardigans, and even a cute purse. I even found a blanket I would like to make for college. It was originally made to be a baby blanket but adding more squares isn't going to hurt it =) But as much as the patterns and the finished projects are cute and full of awesomeness... I'm beginning to realize just how much yarn really costs!

When I began knitting, and even crocheting, I started on the cheap acrylic yarn you can get from really ANYWHERE, and yes, I tend to use it sometimes for a small little project or even to practice a new technique. But the amount of money a person has to spend on supplies and the yarn and everything they need,  it's pretty scary! Especially for someone like me who is still in school and doesn't have a job yet! So when I'm looking at the patterns, figuring out what yarn I need, then researching the prices, I will say this... AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course, buying the more expensive yarn for the projects tend to be worth the money. =) If it means that the pattern needs X yarn and it's too expensive, hey, isn't that an incentive to save some money for the yarn and save the pattern for later?

Yes, this is something I am starting to realize because as I look through these patterns on Ravelry, I'm noticing that some of these things, like yarn, is a bit expensive. So I have to learn patience, and start saving some money. =P Either that, or learn that substitution isn't always a bad thing either. Just depends on the project ;)

How do you look for yarn that you can get at great deals? Do you look online, or search craft and yarn stores? I'd love to hear from you all on this. =)

Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles.
SammyJane <3

My sister turned 16 on Sunday.. OMG!!!
I'm on Ravelry if any of you knitters or crocheters want to add me. Click Here.
I don't really know what to talk about today.. Not a lot has been going on. So.......

How are you? =)

Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles.
SammyJane <3

Happy Friday!

Wow! I can actually type on my phone! So cool!!!
I ended up getting a new phone about 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love it! I get wifi on it so I don't need no stupid data plan! TAKE THAT VERIZON!!!

So I'm pretty sure I have a knitting obsession. I have been knitting like absolute crazy, not complaining though. :-P
I have been checking out library books on knitting to get some patterns and ideas, and while I was checking out books, I came across a book called DomiKnitrix. The name didn't really flatter me but I checked it out anyways. I have been using this book for learning new techniques and coming up with some future projects to work on. I also like this book because it has patterns for teenagers like me to knit because some patterns I have been looking at just weren't my style (I figured I would change some small parts to make it my style). But this book is awesome for styles I know I would wear.
Right now I'm working on a hoodie from the book and the pattern is so much fun. I'm hoping to finish it within the next couple weeks if I keep working on it as fast as I am now.

I gotta get some pics up of some of the knitting projects I've finished.

I went through my jewelry that I made and realized that I need to sell some of it. Not sure what and how I'm gonne do that yet.

God is really blessing me with an awesome summer so far. I got to hang out with some of my friends; making a campfire at my house and playing guitars and singing worship music. My sister and I have been doing that quite a bit lately with some of our friends from youth group and it's been a blast.

Spokane's Got Talent auditions are coming up in August too. I still have no idea what I'm doing yet either. :-P

Well I better get busy. At least I updated. :-)

Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles.
SammyJane <3

SUMMER IS HERE (again...)

School has been out for over a week for me. 

I gotta admit, it's been pretty boring. 

Only a little. 

I've been knitting like absolute crazy. 

I'm working on a project for my cousin's baby. 

It's so cute, and he is adorable!! =D

I will post pictures when I get it finished. 

I've been working on this Bible study lately. 

And I only have 6 more lessons until I get my certificate of completion. 

SO EXCITED!!!

Then I can move onto another one. 

God is Good. 

All the time. <3

I also got my college application filled out. 

San Diego Christian College!!! 

How are you today? I love getting emails from everyone. =)

Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles

SammyJane

1 Corinthians 10:13 says:

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." 

Definitely helps me with most of my problems. 

A friend introduced this verse to me when I was starting out as a Christian and going through my depression. Ever since, I had it memorized and it sticks in my head. 

I always come across this verse somewhere when I face a challenge or obstacle, and I begin to struggle with my faith. This verse lifts me up and gives me hope, which is why it has become one of my all time favorite verses in the Bible. I know that no matter what I'm going through, God will not leave us behind, but He's going to reach out to us and help us overcome it. 

I hope and pray that what ever you are going through, you think of this verse and remember that you have a loving and caring God who will be there for you. 

Peace.Love.Happiness.Smiles

SammyJane