Short 'n Sweet

I made this a while ago, but I've lazy about posting it. It's the Short 'n Sweet from Happy Hooker. I think it turned out rather well, and it's even the same color as the example in the book.

Yarn- Jo Sharp DK Cotton
Color- Carmen
Size- Small
Hook- H

I would probably do the medium if I did this again because the small is a little tight under the arm. But it's a quick crochet once you get the pattern down.

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Tibetian Lampshade

I've definitely been behind in posting all the crafts that I've been working on. Can't help it--I've been pretty busy at work and with weekly visits from friends. But I recently completed the lampshade in my room, so I thought I'd post it to show you the process.

I'm pretty happy with the finished product. It took me a long time to find trim (can't find a good cheap sewing store around here with interesting trim), but well worth it. All you need is a hot glue gun and you're good to go! The only change I'd make is to inset a different color on each panel, like a bright blue, so that it'd match the Tongka that's on my wall that my sister gave me.