I think I may be getting it!

I have been trying to figure out how to quilt small projects on my machine. I took a chance on a small table runner that I really like... was this a mistake? Turns out it wasn't! I am really happy with how this turned out. Just the right amount to do on a small machine. My arms and hands were tired and I took a break but I was really surprised how addicted I was to just finishing the next little part! I also enjoyed coming up with 'new' patterns within the areas I was focusing on. I decided early on in this process the only rules were the ones in my head... so I went for it and I am really pleased with the results.

Lessons learned: GO FOR IT! ANYTHING GOES! ENJOY THE CREATION OF TEXTURE! Rules do not apply if you are happy with the result. You are the creator of the project after all.

I will definitely be practicing and play some more... after all there is an entire sewing room of projects that need finishing!!

Dear Jane

I was texting with Krista last night and she has found us a great project that I had never heard of and can't wait to do... . Dear Jane quilt. I went online and found the quilt at www.stitchinheaven.com .It is set up as a block of the month for 24 months... WOW...I also found a great blog for the Dear Jane quilt that also has tutorials for the squares.It can be found at
http://thatquilt.blogspot.com/
 There are so many blogs now it is really interesting and fun. I really enjoy looking at others and love that they are constructed the same as mine and mine is not so different!

Green Socks

All done the green socks while in Florida and managed to even get the socks for May Sock Club done it time! Whew. - that was serious pressure.

Picked up the June sock which looks like it is a bit of a challenge as this is a new technique. And it will certainly be a party trick! Maybe only at the Sock Club though!

Another Pair of Socks??!!

That is what my family says now on a regular basis....
have I gone too far?

May 2011

While away on  vacation in Florida on Sanibel Island, I toured the shops that I adore. One is Three Crafty Ladies. They have moved down Periwinkle Rd, but I have always managed to find them!

There is always something new to be found and I have a very hard time resisting! This time there was a beautiful top made of directional batiks that I had to have... another thing to pack... oh no. My suitcase is already very full!
Another shop that I visit is Geez Lewez. Both shops are a bike ride away and it is a good thing there is a large basket on the front of my bike!

This is a great needlework shop filled with interesting yarns and original needle work canvases.
I could spend days and days there! Look out retirement!

May 2011

So we have made the trek to Sanibel Island again! We had a good drive down and Rachel even survived the car ride. I think she caught up all her sleep from the year before. I can't believe how fast this first year has gone by. I feel like I have survived the year too. Ha ha.

Doggy Sweater

Poor Cessna got a hair cut and is cold! I got a pattern from Jody and I am going to start it today. The weather has finally turned nice... oh well she will need it for the fall and next year. And I need a  knitting project. I will make it in scrap wool because I am not sure she will leave it alone.

 So It turns out she likes it!!! And she is soooo cute!!