"About Leina" - installment the first

I've decided that, on days when I'm lazy about my outfit, I will take a bit from my "About Me" and go into detail.

Today's installment: dabbles in crafts.

I have to thank my mom for getting me into crafts. I remember she would take us along to a hobby & craft store so she could indulge in something new, like airbrushing designs on shirts and making beaded jewelry. She learnt how to crochet and to use a sewing machine, I guess, from her schoolgirl days in the Philippines. She also knows how to rug-hook, and she even has an embroidery sewing machine.

Like, really, how could I not absorb any of my mom's craftiness?

My mom also got me hooked on Creative Juice on DIY Network. Every time I watch a repeat of that show, I just can't get over how creative Cathie and Steve are. It's just amazing. They are geniuses.

The craft I am truly confident in is knitting. I'm pretty much an advanced beginner in crochet, and I know the bare bones basics of jewelry-making. I will try anything at least once.

Yesterday, my family and I watched the original Hairspray twice because it was so much better than we remembered. I could not stop staring at the dresses in that movie. So, another craft I'm going to dabble in may be learning how to use a sewing machine??

A few knit items:

A sweater for a friend's baby.

A cabled beanie for Clifford.

A red lace shawl for Rachel for her wedding.

Two crochet throws:

'Bed of Roses' throw for my niece.

'Brite Nites' throw for Rachel's birthday.