Guys, I just heard this: Craftsy is having a major sale event with the lowest prices of the year on fabrics, kits, and supplies this weekend only! I will check it out because I "need" supplies to keep me going - you know how it is! Here is the schedule: Starts: Friday, August 18th at 12:01am MSTEnds: Sunday, August 20th at 11:59pm MST There is plenty of time to shop. Guess what I am doing once I press the 'Publish' button to post this? Enjoy your weekend, … [Read more...] about Craftsy’s lowest prices of the year
Origami Pouch
Stop the presses! Look at the pouches I made! They came out so nice - a few more gifts ready for my family in Brazil! They are called Origami Pouch (es) but I am calling them my Sock Monkey Pouches because of the buttons I added. I used this fantastic pattern created by Amy Barickman at Indygo Junction. It is called Origami Pouch because with a few folds you can create a very cool little bag! The pattern is very detailed, super well written, and features lots of diagrams so there is no … [Read more...] about Origami Pouch
Classic Crochet Shawls
My collection of yarn and crochet hooks keeps growing. I have crochet hooks that belonged to grandmothers long gone, metal ones I began crocheting with, others I purchased in the US. If the desire to crochet strikes when I am traveling and I have no supplies, I run to the nearest craft store, get what I need, and the fun starts. I also love that I have the electronic version in my laptop of books with projects I want to try. Armed with a pattern, yarn, and hook I nestle on the couch in my hotel … [Read more...] about Classic Crochet Shawls
Rock Solid WINNER
Good morning to the world of quilters! We have a winner: Pamela ArbourAugust 7, 2017 at 11:53 AM I follow your blog and I can't pick one color even though I tend more toward earth tones. I really liked all of the colors in Solomon's stars. All of the fabrics are luscious. Pamela Arbour won a copy of Rock Solid - 13 Stunning Quilts Made with Kona Cottons by Martingale ,plus 2 fat quarter bundles of Kona Cottons by Fat Quarter Shop! I will send her an email soon to make hers a … [Read more...] about Rock Solid WINNER
Lady of the Lake Blocks
I chose the other fabric for my blocks for Fat Quarter Shop's upcoming pattern called Lady of the Lake. They are looking so pretty! This is the first one. I like that the points of the half square triangles show well, no doubt because of the method we are using for them (see the previous post). I am loving them! So fast to make... Of course, since I have solid fabrics on my mind due to the giveaway going on this week, I can already envision this pattern made with Kona … [Read more...] about Lady of the Lake Blocks
Reading while hand sewing
I love hand work: embroidery, knitting, crocheting, hand sewing binding to quilts... It is relaxing and the final products make beautiful gifts. I made the pincushion above for a blog hop (click here to read about it). This is an embroidery project I made for Christmas a few winters ago (click here for details). My mind wanders as I take each stitch, the textures of the project make me feel good, and the colors cheer me up. I have another passion: reading. I read many books per year (my … [Read more...] about Reading while hand sewing