My friends and I are always looking for craft projects we can make to spruce up our home decor or to give as gifts. Why? Because we enjoy making them and the recipients love getting them - it is a win-win! Diamond Art projects fit the bill to a T! [Edited: June 14, 2020] I had such a relaxing time working on it. At times listening to an audiobook, at times listening to music, my mind wandered while I was adding each diamond to the background. I show on this post how I worked on it. … [Read more...] about Diamond Art project: easy and done!
Diamonds are a crafter’s best friend.
I am dreaming of a pair of diamond stud earrings. Nope, not the kind you make but the kind you get as a gift from, say, your husband! I can dream, can't I? Speaking of diamonds, let me tell you why I think that diamonds are a crafter's best friend. [Edited June 6, 2020] I mean it! Look at this gorgeous work - mine will look like this when it is completed. While listening to an audiobook or staying near my family as they play cards or watch TV, I fill this 'paint by number' canvas … [Read more...] about Diamonds are a crafter’s best friend.
Giveaway Winner and other musings
Good Monday, everyone! My friends at Research Randomizer helped me find the winner of Gail Pan's book Changing Seasons: ***Susan L.September 20, 2019 at 3:30 AMThis book looks great! I'd love to make some of these projects! Our daughter is here from out of state, so our weekend will be spent catching up with her.*** Congratulations, Susan! I hope you enjoyed the weekend with your daughter. I bet she may be one of the recipients of the projects you will make from the book. I will contact … [Read more...] about Giveaway Winner and other musings
Embroidery designs for every season
I love hand embroidery. One of the main attractions for me is that it does not have to be perfect to turn out beautiful - here is one of my favorite embroidery projects - do you see what I mean? If you like it, too, check out these embroidery designs for every season: they mix quilting and hand stitching. [Edited: June 18, 2020] I just realized that Autumn is almost here! The past few months have flown by and I still did not have a chance to make one of the projects in Gail Pan's … [Read more...] about Embroidery designs for every season
Free quilt patterns: Blue and White quilts for home decor
Free pattern alert! Actually, I have two Blue and White free quilt patterns for you today - anything to make Friday the 13th more fun, right? I designed these two projects for the beautiful Once in a Blue Mood fabric collection by Yolanda Fundora for Blank Quilting. [Edited: June 14, 2020] Quilt #1 above measures 45" x 65" and the border blocks finish at 5". They are really the only blocks you need to piece so this project can be completed very quickly. I love this colorway, as you can … [Read more...] about Free quilt patterns: Blue and White quilts for home decor
The Algarve and Portugal’s Cork
My previous post about Portugal showed highlights of our first week in that country last month. Today's post is about our second week: The Algarve and Portugal's Cork. [Edited June 6, 2020] How do you like the tile work in the hotel room? It gives a different meaning to the word 'headboard' and never let us forget where we were. We stayed in Albufeira, where cliffs frame the beaches, the weather is dry and warm, and the evenings are fantastic! Walking every … [Read more...] about The Algarve and Portugal’s Cork