Feeling Crafty

I felt like being crafty last night.  I made this for over the mantle. 

 Now I wish I could tell you that I felt so crafty that I made this.  I have been trying to learn to crochet.  Let's just say I am crochet challanged.  Everything I make or try to make comes out crooked and weird.  I am only trying very simple things.  I don't think crocheting is in my future. 

I found this lovely throw at a store in town for $3.99.  It is what I hoped a throw blanket would look like that I was trying to make.  Sooooooo.  I got it.   For $3.99 I have a lot less frustration and  I couldn't have bought all the yarn for that price.

This is better.  The project of the throw is now done, and my family can stop making fun of my crooked and miss stiched creations.