Japanese Knitting/Crochet Books

I found another wonderful aquisition at my local Saver's store. A bunch of knitting and crochet books. The only problem is, some of them are Ondori books, which are printed in Japanese. I love some of the designs in these, but have absolute no idea how to translate them, or have them translated. I will be posting a pic of them later (my stupid camera battery died), but if anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please let me know. I'd really like to make some of these designs.

Quick Post about Spring

I know I've been slacking off on my blogging, and it's my own fault. I need to set aside some time for my blog. But lately, it's been very difficult to find time. Every time I sit down at my computer, a timer goes off, the dryer beeps, my son needs help, it starts raining, the phone rings. . . .it never ends.

Another thing that I have discovered about spring is that sales have stopped. Not dropped off, stopped. No one is buying anything. It does get quite depressing. Even with my new love for bead crochet, playing with those glass beads of liquid color, and seeing the beauty of the project emerge as I create it, nope, I still feel down.

I know it's just a phase, and it will pass, but I hope sooner than later.