One reason I've been so lax in posting lately (and on finishing projects--it seems that's another resolution doomed to failure) is that I'm training for a triathlon. I'm going to be doing the Pacific Grove triathlon on September 11, the day before Tyler and Jenny's weddinng in Pasadena. I doubt I'll be dancing much. I'm doing it as part of Team in Training, which raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I probably will be posting more about it on my other blogs (which will soon all be combined into one general, noncrafty blog), but anyone who's interested in watching my training and fundraising progress or sending me moral or financial support (actually, you just donate on my behalf), can check out my personal TNT page. I'm going to try to update it pretty regularly.
Also, I'm hoping to do a craft sale as part of my fundraising: knitted cell phone cozies and sunglass holders, belts of all stripes (literally), and whatever else I can whip up in a jiffy.
After making a huge amount of progress a few weeks ago on my mom's wreath, I've reached a standstill (again). I need to attach stems to the last few leaves, construct about 12 more acorns, and then put it all together. But I started assembling it a week or so ago, and I must say it looks pretty darn cool. That Martha--she's a genius.
So, so far on this project (the Velvet Leaf Wreath, kit available through Martha By Mail), I'd say the results look great, but be warned: it's extremely labor-intensive. Embossing the leaves alone took hours. At least I have all summer to put together my own, which will be made from the silk/rayon velvet in the kit and a lighter-weight facing.