Plan a Girls' Craft Night!

I promise I really am going to write a real update soon, but The Animator's Wife has been hogging the computer lately! She's been really busy with Handmade News, several ribbon crochet projects, and various doctor's appointments. And she just told me today that we're moving next month!

I'm not sure what to make of that. The last time we moved I was still really little, and it was into the home we live in now. I like it here. I don't want to move. I have my gerbils conveniently housed in front of my favorite snoozing chair, and every morning I get to watch the birds outside the balcony window. And I know all the good hiding spots here. If we move I'm going to have to learn new ones!

But The Animator's Wife says that ever since The Terror came to live with us, we just don't have room for all the animals here anymore. That's what she says, but between you and me, I see her and The Animator whispering to one another. I suspect something else is up, but I haven't figured it out quite yet. Osiris isn't any help either. He's so nonchalant about everything and keeps telling me I have nothing to worry about. I guess I'll try not to worry for now, but I'm going to make sure that no matter what happens, the gerbils are coming with me.

Okay, so now that this non-blog post has turned into a real update, here's what I came here to say. The Animator's Wife has a new article up at Handmade News!

If you're as frazzled as The Animator's Wife has been lately, then your craft projects may be getting shoved to the back corner. Bring them back into the light by planning a Girl's Craft Night! The Animator's Wife has some great tips for you. Now she just needs to find time to plan one herself. Don't forget to give her the green thumb!

Handmade Organization

Ah, The Crocheter's Messenger. This is one of The Animator's Wife's and my favorite patterns because it has a spot for all your crochet accessories! After all, if you're going to organize your craft supplies, why not use handmade tools? The Animator's Wife gives some great ideas here. Enjoy, and don't forget to give it the green thumb!

5 New Materials to Crochet

The Animator's Wife had such a great response to her article on Vintage Patterns, she's following it up with and article on unique crochet materials! Have you ever considered crocheting with jute or wire? We all know The Animator's Wife has, and you can see more suggestions in her article 5 New Materials to Crochet on HandmadeNews.org!

If you like it, feel free to give her a green thumb! Incidentally, today's The Animator's Wife's birthday, which marks the end of our birthday sale at The Rambling Yarn shop. You can still get 15% off our Kittenkaboodles today, but after that you'll just have to sit tight for our next sale.