Family Room progress

The only knitting I did today was three rows on a little Fun Fur scarf I'm making for a friend's daughter.  (Katie told me one day that she thinks Fun Fur isn't very much fun to work with.  I agree.  Do you enjoy it?)

But, my husband and I did manage to work on hanging the curtains in the family room.  We're dealing with a bay window, so it's been a little tricky.  Soon I'll be able to knit at night without feeling like I'm on display or something.  (You know, people do look in while they are walking by.  I've waved at them many times.)

Next is the fun part - accessorizing!  I'm not always good at this.  I need some people from HGTV to come in.  :)  Our lamps are old and falling apart, I'd like a nice piece of art for over the mantle, and I have plans to make pillows and a throw.  The pillows and throw are going to be made from wool sweaters that I've felted.  Right now I probably only have enough to cover from my lap to my toes if I sit very still and don't move.  I think I've been shrinking them a little too much.  But the throw will be sturdy and warm!  Here is one of the places I got the idea.

Comments

[katie]

Hey Beth, you and I are up late tonight. I love the felted throw idea! The zig-zag stitching looks so cool on the felted wool. I can't wait to see yours.

I had to laugh at the picture of you waving at your neighbors as they walk by. I have seen people look in the direction of my windows as it starts to get dark, and I have wondered if I should wave or pretend I didn't see them. I mean, they are all people I know, we've lived here long enough, but still...it seemed strange to wave at them. But now I know it was unfriendly of me. =)

[amy]

I agree with Katie, I am not a fan of Fun Fur either. It's not just that yarn, it's all the eyelash yarns. They just make me itch. I prefer smooth yarns any day.

The blanket idea is great.