I planned on having pics of the LAST quilt that I finished in 2023 posted today. Finished taking all the snaps on Wednesday on my iPhone. Because I’m trying to use it rather than my Canon 35mm DSL. Just easier to carry around and the photos are still really great. Went to ukulele practice. Then returned home intending to write … ….oh there’s more
Really looking forward to 2024. I’m starting it out with a some meanderings about the past year. Happy to say that I broke no bones. Big Yippee on that! (I practice yoga every few days to improve my balance plus do all the weight lifting that is supposed to build up all those supporting balance muscles.) Got some traveling in … ….oh there’s more
Just some pics of our Christmas adventures in no particular order! And I’m back in Florida. I had a wonderful holiday and it’s not over! I am blessed!
....oh there's moreThis year I made TEN beer bags for gifts. I call them beer bags only because I designed them to hold a six pack of beer. But they are also good for other uses–not just holding beer! For one, they are great for storage. This is my stash of Bonnie and Camille fabric which I’ve been saving for a few … ….oh there’s more
This bag. I have been carrying it everywhere. Except in situations where I’m in a crowd and might be jostled. Then it’s this bag. Then I decided that I needed a Christmas-themed bag for upcoming holiday travel. And last month I made this bag. Again, based on a Noodle-head pattern–the Firefly in the Project Size. I had requirements. It had … ….oh there’s more
I have a cookie exchange party every year and it’s the “most happiest day of the year”. Friends and family come in from all over the country. Maybe not just for the cookies (although that is a good reason) but it is an excuse to get together and the timing doesn’t conflict with either Thanksgiving or Christmas. So I should … ….oh there’s more
I like to add something handcrafted to my home every Christmas. Stockings, birds, villages, trees, wall hangings…you know…just stuff. And this year it is……drumroll…. Nordic Stars I saw these a few years ago on some blog or another and thought that I should make them but then I thought I should make something else. Sometimes, that’s how it goes. Until … ….oh there’s more
Did you take advantage of the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and/or Cyber Monday sales? I’m happy to report that I helped the economy this weekend by making numerous purchases. Just doing what I can do….to save the world. I didn’t buy as much as I really wanted to! So many good deals on fabric and patterns. Back in 2020 … ….oh there’s more
I made this guy three years ago. (You can read about it on this blog post. It’s a free pattern from Deliah Iris designs.) Athena, my odd cat, loves wool. I can not leave my wool pressing mats lay out–she shreds them with claws and teeth. If I had wool clothes in my closet she would probably be hanging off … ….oh there’s more
Every year I try to hand make something to gift and I thought I’d share with you what I’ve made in the past just in case you need ideas, too. Last year it was these cute gift bags with coffee mugs inside. The year before it was these Christmas Trees. I’ve also done soup cozies…. Not always used in the … ….oh there’s more
