Someone's Ties!!!

 A close up of the shirt I embellished yesterday. These pictures due it so much more justice. I added a lace yoyo with a clear glass button that has a flower in it.

I really like how it turned out. Below is another T that I a tie to. These are so cute and easy to do! The peach one I added two buttons stacked on it.

I have just begun to decorate for fall. I have made table toppers putting broadcloth on the table and then using whatever size Halloween or fall fabric on top of it. The first one is one the table and works great, will take pictures tomorrow.
Blessings!!!

Been Really Busy!!!

 Things have been really hectic here as I cleaned out Mom's apartment, had a sale and then moved some furniture into storage so we could get on with our new lives together.

I have found some time for creativity (YES!!!) so I thought I would share some of it with you. Here are the new to me kitchen chairs and their green cushions. I decided I couldn't take them so they became the pink rose covers with ribbon ties that you see below. I have hand sewed shelve liner on the bottoms to try to keep them from sliding on the chairs, it seems to be working!!!

Below are three beautiful gifts that arrived in the mail this week from friends on the CQ 4Newbies yahoo list I belong too. The needle case is from Lori and I love the bright colors!!
The CQ block is from Alice in the LooneyBin!! Love ya girl!!
Then sweet Marianne in NJ sent this bag full of pink gorgeous goodies and a beautiful hand made card!!

Another fun thing I have worked on tonight is YoYos made from lace. Such fun! I love how they turned out, some are pink lace and some are white. I saw this cute idea in Pat Winter's CQ mag, why I wonder did I not think of this myself?? DUH!! Mom asks what I am going to do with them, good question~~ Save them for the perfect project I guess.

Blessings!!

No I am not ready for Fall but..............

 I have been cleaning and going through the fabric stash and look what I found. She was a panel and so I just had to sew her together, stuff and dress her. I had fun making her and then added to her clothing with black trim around the edge of her cape, lace on her skirt and then a spider on both her hat brim and hanging from the tip of her hat. I was glad I found her early and could take the time to get her done in plenty of time for fall. That way I had some time to play with it as I worked.

Stick em Up!!

On StitchMap we have been talking about using something in our craft/sewing studio/room for a purpose other than it was intended for. My favorite is my magnetic strip from the hardware. It is just a long narrow magnet that can be screwed on to the wall, mine is by the sewing machine, and then you can put your scissors on there. I happen to have a bazillion (never heard that number before??) different kinds of scissors. I find this to be a simple way to keep track of them and find what I need. Also inexpensive, about $8.

I am taking a Color Theory Class on StitchMap for the past couple weeks. Above and below are a few of the lessons I stitched for this class. I enjoyed doing some stitching for a change. I haven't done much stitching since July. All of the upheaval and changes in our lives has some how effected my love of stitching. That isn't to say that I haven't been creative just not embroidery or CQ. I have done alot of knitting and small sewing projects.

Presently the sewing room is a guest room where my mother is living. Although I am not sure if this is a  permanent arrangement or not it is rather difficult to find supplies or use the sewing machine for now. I am missing having my room but right now my mom needs me so that is what I am doing. If this becomes a permanent move the sewing supplies will have to go into storage and I will make a corner of the living room or our master bedroom a sewing spot.
I don't think I have introduce Minnie to you. She is a new to us cat, hubby thought we needed a pet. She is a two year old from the local Humane Society. I believe we should all adopt if we can and save an animal. She has made herself right at home and settled in well. She hardly got used to our home when Mom came to live and now she is really spoiled. She loves to help me with my fabrics and sewing, you can imagine the kind of help I get.
Have a terrific and creative week!!
Blessings

Is it February yet????????????????

 Can you see that I am getting ready for Valentines Day?? Funny thing is I would rather be decorating for Easter/Spring but it is a long time off yet. I imagine all of you feel the same way about now. We have all had it with the snow and cold this year, haven't we?? After being gone for the past 5 winters it has been a big change for me (and not pleasant either LOL) to be back in Ohio for a whole winter.

I have decided to get in a RAK swap on the Cottage Living yahoo group and we are making someone on the list something. We know who we have and I don't think she reads my blog so I should be safe!! I tried to think of what to do mmmmmmmmmm she likes pink  (yeah) and then I got to thinking that mail out is the 1st so why no Valentines hearts. I got out a pink chenille cutter bedspread and went to work. I liked the large wool one I made so much I made the huge pink one for me (kind of big to ship) and made her some smaller ones.
 These were lots of fun: cost nothing and repurposed something I already had. I hope these will be a gift she will enjoy.

Blessings!!

Scarve Making~ Is winter far behind???

It has been a busy week. I got out this pattern to knit potato chip scarves and made up a couple. I know it is the wrong time of year but they are light weight & fun to make. They are  so much more fun to see when they are done. The pink one is for me, can't wait to wear it. I am not sure what I am going to do with the other one. Maybe a gift for one of the  DD s!!

I have added a couple of updated pictures of the cuffs that I have been working on. I used hook and eye and snaps to finish the snow one and the pink lace one. Nothing fancy on them, just what works. I did get some work done on the lady that I applied to another cuff and had no idea what to do with. I like how she has turned out. She is finished except to add a closure to the back. A black lace cuff is next on my list of to dos.

Another idea in the works is a tank top made from crocheted pieces. I found in my pile a beautiful collar which I think will make this whole process easier. I plan to tea dye the main part of the tank so that the pieces are more cohesive when done. Last is an art quilt that I am throwing together. Another creative week here.

Hope you have a terrific weekend. Blessings.

Ta Da!!

Here are pictures of this cuff finished. I just love it and can't wait to get a chance to wear it. It is one of those things that "spoke" to me and demanded to be finished.The snow cuff turned out cute too. If ya can't read it is says Let it SNOW!! Wrong time of year but it will be fun to wear next winter.

The mail brought this adorable heart that I won in a Lilla's blog giveaway!! Isn't it just the most adorable heart??

Finally another cuff idea brewing! I haven't got it all figured out how I want to decorate her yet but I am thinking lace so we will see where she leads me!!

Have a lovely and craetive weekend my friends.

Got Bit!!

It was the sewing bug that got me!! I have been in the sewing mood rather than the stitching mood lately. I whipped up this simple knit dress, perfect for taking the dog out or just hanging around the apartment. Comfy is a good thing!!

This outfit is made of gauze, can you say cool and light weight?? I found this fabric on sale at Hancocks. The solid was $2/yd and I think the print was $3. Less than $10 for a cute cool outfit.

Here is a close up of the fabric. Having lighting issues because it was cloudy when I was trying to get these and the flash washed out the color so sorry about that.

Have an awesome week.

Stitchin'

I really hope on this my 4th or 5th try I can get this post completed and posted! LOL Not sure what or who is the real problem. I have a few things I want to share with you. These two odd shaped items are a purse, one in the inside (lining) probably the rose pirnt and the toile will be the outside of a purse. I found this cute idea on Craft Gossip. It is called a bias tape bag and so very simple. I wanted to pick up some solid color bias tape to use so that is why it is the half finished state. Stayed tuned for completion!Here is an updated picture of the garden/farm block. It just seems to have a mind of it's own and continues to need or want more added to it. I know it is not done yet as it keeps talking to me. The flowers in the upper left corner need finished and maybe a vine added to the fence. Then maybe maybe it will quit talking to me. I have been looking at CQ blocks in my drawer of UFOs and decided to finish some that are all of a close size and make a fabric book out of them. While I was looking I found this pink beauty that JK had made me last year. I decided that it was just too gorgeous to hide even in a book. I added a thin border (see on the right) and then ironed on Pellon so it would stand up on a plate holder. I am so please with how it turned out.

Thanks JK for such a wonderful piece of art!!

Hope you have a great weekend!!

Fun Flowers

While I was blog surfing (sounds so energetic doesn't it??) I happen on Lilla's blog and she was making these adorable flowers. Well you guessed it I had to run into my studio (LOL) and grab what was needed and make some. Poor hubby suffered as it was supper time yesterday when I began this silliness. I think they turned out cute. I experimented with fabrics and tulles and had a great time. Three circles of tulle topped with a velvet (or minkee as I used a couple times) 5 leafed flower cut out, topped with another circle of tulle and some flower centers were put through all the layers. Then the layers of tulle were run through the candle, just the edges mind you and ta da a cute flower. Gotta love and easy and cute craft!!!

Today some goodies from ebay showed up in the mail. More fun!! I got these 4 changes purses. The beaded one is beatiful, not what I really wanted, I was after the other three!!  It isn't easy to see in the picture but the top one has a gorgeous plastic (?) top on it. I also got he gold trim, buttons and adorable glass bottles. Gotta love the bottles don't ya??

In the buttons are glass clear, PINK, and brown ones. Gorgeous and a perfect addition to CQ blocks.

Last but not least in the mail, a package from Emilie in France (yes France!!!!) I never in my life got anything from France before but I won her blog give away!! Pinks and grays was the one I choose, imagine that. Cut hand mitsm pink and white trim, a pink crocheted rose, a pink scarf and pink beads plus the lush gray fabric. I am so thrilled. Thank you sweet Emille!! You can catch her blog at The French Frog!!

Such a wonderful way to end an absolutely lousy day!! Fighting with insurance, feeling like everytime you get back up someone comes along to know you down again!!

Hoping your week is creative and fun!!

Another Supper Dyeing episode!!!

The next to the youngest darling granddaughter needed a tooth pillow. I grabbed purple fabric for her and added a purple rosebud flannel for the pocket. She has already lost her first tooth so Grandma is alittle behind. I plan to mail it tomorrow, so hopefully no more teeth will fall out before it arrives in Ohio!

The best thing happened today!! I had misplaced my diamond ring when we moved here, you know put it in a safe place!! I haven't been able to find it for the past three plus weeks. I called the insurance company and had them working on it. Today I picked up a quilt on the shelf in the bedroom and there it was!! ON a little ceramic ring holder!! I am so blessed to have it back!!!!!Tonight I decide to press on with the supper time dyeing sessions!! LOL Last night was so much fun that I just had to see what the Crystal Light Sunshine would make. As you can see it was impossible to photo well. It turned out a very beautiful light yellow. I didn't do the full dilution as per package, I used hot water this time, vinegar and I wet the lace before dropping it in. I thought this might be a tough dye because it was yellow so I tried to give it all the help I could. This maybe addictive and I may have to give that grape or cherry in the cabinet a try tomorrow night. The best part of this is it takes little time, only a small dish and it is always a surprise!!

Stop back tomorrow and see if I tried another color!!
Blessings!!!

Got it Done!

Today I got the pillow completed. I am so happy with the way it turned out. I don't think that my pictures do it much justice. I have added some other pictures that I help show it up better. This was such an easy idea and makes up quick. I also love the fact that it uses without ruining the doily that may already be in your collections.

Hope your day has been creative.