Spring! Finally! I've noticed whenever we have a mild winter, it hangs around, and hangs around, and hangs around. My weather app tells me the cold days are over, though, so, hooray! (And, in a few months, I'll be looking forward to the cooler weather. You can't please me. I know. It's annoying.) The kids had … Continue reading What I Did on My Spring Break…
crafts
Spring Break and Lazy Days
Spring! Finally! I've noticed whenever we have a mild winter, it hangs around, and hangs around, and hangs around. My weather app tells me the cold days are over, though, so, hooray! (And, in a few months, I'll be looking forward to the cooler weather. You can't please me. I know. It's annoying.) The kids had … Continue reading Spring Break and Lazy Days
An Organized Workspace
It's still a work in progress. I would like to tidy up the walls and I feel like I still have too much "stuff," but, for now, it's pretty much done! This project took quite a while because I had a few side projects that needed to be done, like purging my YEARS of paperwork … Continue reading An Organized Workspace
Finished and Unfinished
Okay. It's been a while, and because of that, there is a lot to share. These are not in any particular order. I'm currently working on the last item pictured. It's a star stitch scarf I'm making for Mags to go with her Chance of Flurries hat I finished last week. That goofy looking lady … Continue reading Finished and Unfinished
A Few Small (Finished!) Projects
The kids are back in school, my morning sickness has passed, and I've been feeling crafty! 🙂 So far, I've just been working on some small projects. I also have a baby blanket in the works, but that's not pictured.Kanzashi Flower Pin: Fancy Knotted Hair Bow: That's all I have for now!Happy Monday!
All Projects on Hold….
...Until I finish organizing and cleaning up all my crap stuff supplies. First milestone reached, though! All yarn has now been converted into easy to store balls. And look at my genius idea: Alright, alright--I'm sure some one has done this before. I haven't seen it, though, so I maybe I should claim this idea? As … Continue reading All Projects on Hold….
The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
Next project selected! (Sorry, it's not Mario Bros. related...) I'm drafting three patterns for applique pillows for a little girl's room. So far I have three designs sketched, one of which I have a nearly complete pattern. (Just needs to be uploaded, typed up, and tested for errors!) Here's a sneak peak: Also, some kitchen … Continue reading The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
Heart Felt Wall Hanging
I had so much fun making this, I don't know why I quit! I've included a tutorial for anyone interested in make one. Step 1: Gather your supplies. You'll need: 1 Square of craft felt 3 6"x6" pieces of coordinating fabric (scraps are good) Coordinating (or contrasting) thread Embroidery floss Approximately 1 yd ribbon Scissors … Continue reading Heart Felt Wall Hanging
Fisheyes and Magpies 