Here it is! Join us on a fun trip as we hop around today's list of blogs to find out how these creative ladies used wool on their projects. At different times of my life I enjoyed crochet, knitting, creating things with wool felt. Lately, I relax as I applique with wool and then embroider it... As I mentioned in an essay published earlier this year (click here to read it), wool comes from sheep, llamas, camels, goats, and other animal coats. Just as varied as its sources are the infinite number … [Read more...] about First day of the Wool Lover Blog Hop

Look what I found when I was wondering through a HUGE fabric store in Oregon: sock monkey flannels! No, I did not need any more fabric nor do I need to come up with ideas for new projects, but since when does that hold me back from acquiring more supplies? My friend Soraya found the socks and a book with tons of stuffed animal patterns to make with them. Oh... I could not stop thinking about my grandson Nicholas playing with those cute toys... Yep, I was hooked. I also got some minky to make … [Read more...] about Going home

Hasn't this been a wonderful week of pin cushions? So much creativity and inspiration has left me wondering why I am not a pin cushion collector! I responded to all the wonderful comments about my projects (if you did not hear from me is because you are a noreply blogger and I did not have your email address). Thank you for your kindness! Now, the winner of the giveaway for this blog hop is: **** Amy's Crafty Shenanigans: "Oh these are so lovely!! Gorgeous pincushions!!! Well … [Read more...] about Blog Hop giveaway winner

I am in Portland, Oregon, this week. The day is cloudy so far but it may change at any minute! Yesterday I had a great time visiting with my friend Soraya in Washington. We went to a 'feira' (produce market) located in downtown Vancouver, WA. It was sooooo much fun! How I miss buying fresh local produce at these markets every week as I used to do in Brazil! We found orange beets, lemon cucumbers, jams, artisan breads, salami from local charcuteries... Lots of beautiful flowers arranged in … [Read more...] about Hello from Oregon