Jack Skeleton

Jack Skeleton was handmade in felt with foam details by me using a modified version of pattern found in Baby London Star's blog.

I know it's still early for Halloween but my female host apparently loves decorating for the holidays and I thought this plush would make a good (birthday) addition to her collection.

I've been in Columbus (GA) for nearly a month now and don't have much to show for it, except most of my belongings in boxes in the attic and a constant heart-ache with deep loneliness.

I've filled out many online job application forms, passed the written test for driving license (road test is in October), got my "Work Ready" certificate, opened an account at the local credit union, have new phone + number, am waiting for my new glasses + contacts, got my GA Id card.

I've searched online for local (hobbies & singles) clubs and volunteer work so I can do something with my free time and socialize.

I joined a few dating sites.

So far I haven't found a job or club nor have a made a friend. It's rather depressing, really. Even though I'm told it will take time, I'm ready for Life to start NOW and it's so frustrating to be held back by circumstances.

But I really am trying very hard (more than I ever have in my life) on all fronts so nobody can claim I've failed for lack of motivation.

Surely Karma will turn around in my favor soon?

Amigurumi gone wrong?

Before befriending me, I'd admired KnittingTurnip's work for a while even adding her to my Flickr and tried her GiveAway.

I don't know how to crochet but I really wanted one of her amigurumi so I tried making one of my own in the only way I know.

Unfortunately they got out of my control and turned completely different (*sweat-drop*)

Halloween Fun!

Around the end of September I started creating felt items initially for my dolls.

When I made my first pumpkin (6.5x3.5cm) I felt an immense satisfaction at the result, more so when my Beloved mistook it for a real one after viewing a mobile picture.

I made more in different sizes & colors soon filling the whole desk with them, lol! Now they're in the living room giving it a more colorful Fall theme along with plastic leaves attached to the walls.

Then I decided to make presents (pumpkins for the ladies & candy bags for the children) for my Beloved's family to deliver when we visited on 23+24+25 October.

It was a success which encouraged me to continue with my crafting.