Tuesday, March 29, 2011

One World One Heart

This was what I won from the One World One Heart event.This is Barbara's blog.....such a talented lady. I just LOVE wearing this pendant and have received so many compliments. Thanks again Barbara for your generosity. It was such an exciting event and I met so many wonderful bloggers.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

CATCHING UP



It has been too long between posts and I am sorry.

I have been so busy preparing for upcoming events.


The Spring Quilt Retreat is fast approaching as well as the studio tour the 1st of May.


I have been trying to get some things done for the sale.....BUT!............................


I have taken time to just enjoy some quiet time to myself and this is it.


I have really enjoyed learning traditional rug hooking... Shading is the hardest and most challenging but I thought I may as well try to master that right from the start. This is the rug I am working on. I cannot tell you how many times I have ripped out and started again , but I need to get the right feel of it..I am happy with the results so far It is a fairly large rug, 3'x4'.. The centre will be off white as you can see the outline around the flowers.I treated myself to a beautiful hooking frame with gripper strips all around the edge to hold the linen taut. I love the stand as it takes the weight off my lap as I hook.. Anyway.. so much for the pension cheque this month
I had to put it aside for awhile as I got an infection in my thumb!!! Spent 8 hours in emerge for that.. Read a whole book...Oh Dear! Don't know how I got the infection but it is OK now.

So that is it for now.

I'm off to the city to run a few errands so will catch you later.

Thanks so much for stopping by and please say hi if you can. It means so much






Friday, March 4, 2011

Busy Busy with New Things

I did not do any posting while One World One Heart was running......HOWEVER>>>>> that does not mean I was not busy creating!

Everyone knows how much I love beading and I was in a beading frenzy,

I made several pairs of earrings using swarski crystals, and pearls. I am using a differnt clasp which I find very comfortable and very secure on the ear.
I used pearls along with crystal.The different colors available are black, white, blue, grey and pink.Other colors will come along soon. I completed this 60" beaded scarf using gold bugles and bronze seeds. The fringe is an assortment of bronze and amber beads and charms.
I was working on some beaded amulet bags in different colors. Wouldn't the white/cream pearl ones would be pretty for a bridal gift to her attendants.
I have to finish the flaps yet using more beads and charms .. They have a generous length rope which seems to accomodate most bodies.

And here is another beaded scarf done in a glorious shade of plum iris bugles and matching seeds. The drop crystals are a beautiful deep amythest.
It is 60: long as well and can be doubled as you would a long scarf and worn as a choker... Stunning...

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