So Many Projects

I don't have anything "finished" to share today, but I have a lot going on in my neck of the woods. I have a problem with not being able to work on just one thing at a time. I am easily distracted by a new project, so I usually end up with a lot going on all at once. So here is what I have been working on lately. 

On the quilting side of things, I decided to start using up some of these strips I have been keeping. I have them cut into 1.5", 2.5", and 3.5". So these squares are going together really quickly and will at least make a dent in my scrap stash. 

My Crazy Scrap Strips Stash

12.5" block 

On the spinning side of things I have been working with alpaca. I am still working with some black alpaca that I bought at the fiber festival. I am also spinning some white alpaca, that I have washed and I am using carding brushes on. 

Of course I can't only work on 1 at a time :) 

I also recently bought three huge bags of llama that I have been working on cleaning. I have only made it part of the way through, but I know it will keep me busy this winter. The guy I bought it from requested I make his granddaughter a hat out of some of it. I am excited to actually have a plan to make something with the yarn, instead of just spinning away like I have been. 

Llama wool that still needs cleaned. 

Last but not least I have been working on a Christmas stocking for my soon to be niece. I made my nephew one when he was born, so of course this little angel needed one too. They are Bucilla felt stocking kits and let me tell you very fun to work on! There are a lot of little pieces and it is all done by hand sewing. Funny thing is, this is kind of a family tradition. My brother and I both have stockings (very similar to these) that my Grandma Mardell made us when we were kids. We still use them to this day. My Aunt has also made all of her grand kids ones too. So I would say it is definitely something that runs in my family and I have been selected to carry on the tradition. 

Part of it together. The picture in the background shows what it will be when it's done. 

That's all for now, but of course I think that's plenty to keep me busy for awhile.