I am so ready for fall and it's about a month away for us usually. And I'm so ready for a change. With this hot summer I've been enjoying my favorite iced tea, passion tea with a little lemonade added. YUM YUM I had so many plans last week and writing being one of them but my parents had doctor appointments and then mom ended up in the hospital for 3 days. She was able to come home this weekend. During that time at doctor offices and hospital visits I took some crocheting with me. I had finished the Wildrose Backpack So I had started a new project, a French Market bag. Almost done, just need the finish off the handle part of the bag. I had some cotton yarn leftover from the Wildrose Backpack and wanted another bag to make to take to farmer's markets. I had also started what my oldest daughter calls a rope scarf for her. It will be three of these, having one completed. Had thought about just crocheting these l...
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I was blessed to spend my summer surrounded by family but now everyone have gone back home. School started yesterday for the grandsons and next week for my niece and nephew. Its hard to believe it's been 10 weeks since I last posted. Had a few road trips to Utah, California and back Dinosaur National Monument, Utah Turtle Rock, Utah Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada At a rest stop in Colorado we met a fellow Oklahoman. First time I've seen horses get out and stretch their legs and grab a bite. It's Friday but I don't have anything to share as a finish yet. Been spending time taking mom to doctor appointments and getting the house back in order. I am working on some small projects right now, curtains for my oldest daughter and a hair wrap towels for me. When I finish I'll show them. For now I'll just say it's great to back and getting things m...
Just a quick update on the WIP I'm working on The Blue windmill blocks I had cut out are finished When I started this top last year I just cut out squares without counting them and it needs 9 more blocks to make a twin, so I found the fabric I used and now need to get some squares cut. Also have made some progress on the Wildrose Backpack This is the base/middle of the backpack Like I mentioned last time I'm using extra colors and so far it looks fine. Looking forward to see what it will look like when completed. The stitching on the project bag is done and now it's time to figure which fabric I like for the drawstring casing and maybe the lining. Had these 3 picked out and decided on this one. The base of the bag I decided it to be crocheted. I'm using 2 mm macrame cord and so far I like the weight and hope it works out like I planned. Then the last is something I just started and it is warping fo...
I want to first off say I hope you had joined me today to remember those who served their country and gave their lives. We all own them so much, no matter what country we live. Other than that it has been a quiet day here. With all the severe weather we have had in Oklahoma, quiet is good. One thing about all the storms comes the humidity and makes it hard for all who have to work outside. Stayed inside most of the day Been working on the Wildrose Backpack . Instead of going with just one color I decided to use additional ones Coming along I had read this book a little while back and was intrigued by her work. Which led me to starting a stitch journal and trying my hand at Kantha stitching. So I started on a piece that consist of two old blocks I had. The blocks were incomplete and damaged. I'm almost done doing the stitching and the plan is to make a drawstring project bag when finished. I just...
I'm so excited to say I had finished my first woven rug. Very pleased with how it turned out and the length is perfect for in front of the stove. Next is one to lay in front of the sink. Also finished "one thing with Amy" for this week It was to take this woven fabric and cover these two pillow I have in the car. The fabric I wove was not wide enough to a be wrap I was wanting so after some thought, decided to use some it. It was a lot easier than I thought. I was worried about the fabric unraveling. But with a simple zig zag stitch, no problems. On the design wall I had these blocks that needed to be assembled They are a very simple 4 patch block and was able to get these done and now I need to put together more to stitch. What I have done so far. My last finish is something so totally different. It is a Boho wrap bracelet I had to purchase the leather cord and bead thread but the rest I had. ...