CraftyHamster

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Greetings everyone!

I enjoy learning things and excited about meeting other crafty-minded folks. :-)

The info below is from back in 2009 or so. Ha! I never got around to finishing either quilt - but I still have all the materials! ehhehe

I taught myself to crochet and knit using books and have mostly made stuff like amigurumi, hats and a scarf or two.

As for sewing, I've made halloween costumes for my kids only once! So, not much into sewing only because I don't have time. Still, I'm just a beginner.

I'm currently going through my patterns and looking for my next project.. most likely, crochet.

It was only about two years ago that I realized (discovered?) I like crafts - can you imagine all the fun I've been missing?!!

I'm currently working on my first two quilts. This one is for me:

and this one is for my older daughter (actually, I'm thinking of making two quilts instead of one):

I have other projects I started that I'm currently working on as well (will list them later when I take pics)... sigh....wish I had more free time ;-)

The info under the dashes is also outdated. So, I will update this section.. hmmm.

I LOVE Outlander (anything related to Scotland)

Game of Thrones was great (for me, the series ended at episode 3 of the 8th season).

Kingdom (Korean series on Netflix)

Stargate SG-1 (yes, I know it's old but I like Sci-fi)

Star Trek TNG

Alias (yes, I know this show super old, but I used to love watching it)

Castle = just started watching it this past February - I love the chemistry between the two main characters.

LOST = sigh I'll miss that show :-(

24 = I'll miss Jack and his ever handy 'man purse' hehe

American Dad = Roger is my favorite...he's hilarious!

Family Guy = Stewie is so cool ;-)

No Reservations = interesting, informative & entertaining...oh, and there is food!

HOUSE, MD = All these years I'd quickly change the channel the moment I saw Hugh Laurie's face because I couldn't stand his character's personality. My husband started watching reruns...eventually I got used to it and now I really enjoy it.

Sunrise Earth = so relaxing...mmmm

Psych = easy, fun to watch

Iron Chef America = I watch it when it's on TV, but I don't go out of my way to record it mainly because I don't have much free time.

I mainly like action, adventure and sci-fi movies. There is no way in hell I'll sit through a musical! gag

Some of my all-time favorites are:

Pulp Fiction

Lord of the Rings Trilogy

Indiana Jones (the trilogy; not so crazy about the most recent one)

Star Wars (the old ones)

U-571

Fifth Element

Independence Day

Air Force One

Natural Born Killers

Ghostbusters (don't laugh!)

Galaxy Quest

Finding Nemo

Monster's Inc

GERMAN FILMS: Lola Rennt, Das Experiment

FRENCH FILMS: Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, The Closet

KOREAN FILMS: Il Mare (yes, it's a Korean flick), Daisy

CHICK FLICKS (not into these types of films, just like a few): Only You, Mickey Blue Eyes

JAPANESE FILMS (can't remember others at the moment): Zatoichi

Bollywood movies (I've seen too many over the years and never paid attention to the names; wouldn't know how to spell nor pronounce the titles anyway)

Industrial, trance/techno, goth/ethereal, 80s, new wave, classical, jazz, some classic rock, new wave, just about anything EXCEPT rap, hip-hop, r&b, gospel or christian rock .

What to eat? what to eat? So many choices, so little time.

Favorite cuisines: Indian, Korean, Mexican, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese and Ethiopian.

Although I like surprises (who doesn't?) these are some of the things that make my heart feel super happy (as Kai-lan says):

• Anything with ccrows/ravens, wolves, owls, gnomes (cute looking ones not the old scary type), mermaids, fairies, mushrooms, penguins, & animals (esp. sea life), cute-looking monsters, food w/ faces

• miniature stuff... anything the size of an American quarter or smaller

• ethnic/international stuff

• charms (plastic, clay, glass or metal) & beads (any type)

• miniature perfume bottles (even if they are empty)

• soaps...especially if they smell like lavender or honeysuckle. I've loved Yardley of London English Lavender soap since 1985!

• candles w/ light scents: orchid, peony, lavender, honeysuckle, green tea, ginger, mango, papaya, coconut, sage.

• anything 'organic'

• bookmarks

• International food items, anything spicy, salty, or with garlic. Nuts are okay as long as it doesn't have peanuts (not allergic, I just don't really care for them). Fun-shaped pasta would be cool.

• anything Scottish, Celtic, Japanese, Egyptian or Ancient Rome related

• seeds for herbs, flowers or vegetables (mainly peppers, especially if they are for hard-to-find varieties); I also like little cacti; anything easy that can be grown indoors or outdoors for zone 8 - USA; bonsai trees are AWESOME!!

• I love stuff written in foreign languages (especially Tibetan script or Latin). I adore foreign/ancient language scripts

Favorite Colors: In the red? Green with envy? Feeling Blue? I like pretty much all colors except for a few. (wow, it rhymed! Maybe I should consider writing poems ehhehe - Not!) I'm not too crazy about orange and lilac (purple is ok). Green is also not cool, unless it's sage or olive green. Neon colors hurt my eyes - ouch! heheh

People who fascinate me: Dante Alighieri (poet), I'll be adding more later

Favorite sculpture: Paolina Borghese by Antonio Canova

Favorite painting: Destiny 1900 by John WIlliam Waterhouse (I love pretty much all of his work)

Uh, that's not mine! Is it?

I'd rather not receive:

• religious items (Christian or Islamic; all others welcomed)

• items from a smokers home; I know there are smokers out there and maybe no one has said anything but believe me when I say that what you send REEKS of cigarette smoke when it is received. Please leave items in your car or somewhere outside for a day or two before sending them to me - I don't care if I have to wait longer - I prefer that over the nauseated feeling I get when I open a package that smells like an ash tray. I know this sounds mean, but it's true.

• country or vintage items

• shiny or puffy stickers

• stuff with clowns, puppies or horses

• scented lotions

• anything that smells like patchouli or vanilla

• salt water taffy or fudge

• anything with insects or reptiles (butterflies, dragonflies & scorpions are ok)

• black licorice

• any kind of food containing pork

"Project Hail Mary"

Loved it!

Currently reading: "All Systems Red - The murderbot diaries" - so far, it's fun.