Case of the missing needles!!

Ahhh!
I mainly crochet at my desk. I keep all my stitch markers (also known as bobby pins), needles (about 4 different types/sizes) and various other smaller items I might need to crochet in a teacup. It provides easy access and I can move it a round to fit my needs.

My go to needle for crochet is a blunt tapestry needle or darning needle, whichever name you prefer (Is there a difference?). 
I try to be diligent about putting it back into the teacup, even though I know I will need it in less than a minute but somehow I have lost 2 of those suckers. Today, I am down to my last one and sadly, it's different than the last one I used. My new one is shorter and when sewing up amigurumi it's a little bit of a pain since I tend to hide my yarn ends through various spots; sometimes going directly through the object. 

Anyone else experience the 'case of the missing needles?'
Needles-s (har har) to say this weekend I will be picking up a package..maybe even 2....Back to crocheting.

Happy Creating!! ~Amanda 

Back from my Hiatus!

I haven't been very active in the blog department recently. I am hoping to change that.
I participated in a 'Crochet Along', Yarnspirations and The Crochet Crowd hosted. It was a Mystery Afghan. We had no idea what the design or pattern was going to be from week to week. Over the course of 10 weeks we were given instructions. It was a lot of fun not knowing what the end result would be. I plan on making a separate post about the experience in another blog. It's on my growing list of  'to-do'. 

I also participated in a shawl challenge. I made the 'Yes Yes Shawl' and absolutely love it. I am in the process of making one for a loyal customer.

I am also working on a crochet bag. It's made out of squares sewn together to make a bag. A customer sent me the pin for the bag, see it here on Pinterest and the pattern here on Ravelry. 
She really loved the picture that was pinned, the flower square is beautiful (for the lack of a better word). So I searched the internet for a nice flower pattern. I settled on this one. 

Following the pattern of  Inga's bag I will make the 16 squares and attach them. I do plan on adding a fabric lining, so that will be challenging. I haven't added a fabric lining to anything crocheted before. I plan on documenting the process. So positive vibes it turns out. 

I wanted to get this posted before I get off the computer and start on my next cleaning project. Oh, how I love Spring! 

Happy Creating!!  ~ Amanda