Beadwork

Hi to all my dear blogging friends. I have not been here for awhile and I was missing everyone,

I can't believe it, but I contracted a bronchial virus 2 weeks ago and it has taken me all this time to bounce back. What is with all these medical problems I have had this year????????

.... I DO NOT belong to the disease of the month club! VBG

I hope from now on I can be just NORMAL for a change!!

While I was lacking energy I had to do something so I decided to do some beading. I am making a rope for this beautiful turquoise oriental medallion.. Isn't it pretty! The beading takes quite awhile but well worth it. It is one of my favorite ropes to bead.

Thought you might like to see this along with an update...

See you again soon with more creative things.

Great Give-Away

Pop over to Pat Winter's blog and enter to win this lovely bird's nest charm.

New Listing

Goodmorning everyone..


Haven't done much posting lately.... You know how it is... life just gets in the way.


I am happy to report my doctor checked my arthritis pain this week and I now have a medication that has stopped the pain. My hands and shoulders were so sore I could not type very much let alone sew or create.


I have new-found energy now that I am feeling better.

I Joined Artfire quite awhile ago and I finally got around to adding some things to my ARTFIRE page.
I will add more in time as I am now able to get back to the drawing board.

We are finally getting summer in Southern Ontario and the gardens are looking good, not only to me but to the rabbits.... Seems Blood Meal does not discourage them!!!! sigh

WISHING

Gee with this hot weather a swim would be nice..... well I guess not.... This was our pool when we lived in the city, but we moved to the coumtry and decided not to have a pool..... Now I think it was a bad choice as I swelter in the 90 degree weather...sigh..... well excuse me... I think I will either water the garden((HEE HEE, sneaky!!) or have a shower.....
Maybe I will just spend the afternoon in my air conditioned studio.......tra=la=tra=la=tra=lee

Beadin', Knittin', Crochetin' Gram: Another new project....

Beadin', Knittin', Crochetin' Gram: Another new project....
Hi Jackie..
These are neat... Never saw socks crocheted before.. Yes they will be cosy when it is cold.... Not right now tho!! haha
xoxo
((((hugs))))
Maggie

Free Sham Wow Drying Cloths

I thought I was going to get a couple of these sham-wow drying cloths free......but when I went to the link it is only for USA residents, so that let me out... Anyway...
for those of you that qualifies..... go here

DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE

I am so blown away by the generosity of dear blogging friends.

I wanted to show you the lovely surprise I received from Terri at Lavender Between The Cracks

Once I showed an interest in Crazy Quilting, I have received so much encouragement. Terri's parcel contained the most beautiful fabrics,lace motifs to hand dye, the dearest charms... a shoe(I LOVE shoes!) a heart and another "made with love" heart, Then there is beautiful lace and ribbon, along with the wonderful picture motifs. A darling littl pincushion and to top it off a bag of lavender, one of my favourite scents...Her note was written on a special card..

Thank you so much Terri for your sweetness..I will do my best to make something beautiful from all these delights...

MORE LACE GRAB BAGS.

I am still trying to organize my stash and here is some more lace grab bags I have to share.

This assortment si mostly wide up to 5 inches.

A special bonus is included with each order... check out my Etsy. Thanks for looking.

Lace Grab Bags

Hi Everyone..

I am trying to get some more space in my studio and have decided to sell some of my supplies that I have too much of..

This week I am working on lace. The grab bags will contain AT LEAST 10 yards of assorted pieces. all very very nice quality, and at a good price. I will also include a yummy bonus with each order....

If you are interested please see them in my Etsy Shop.

Thanks for your interest

DRAGONFLY WINGS

I just had to try Thelma's directions for making dragonfly wings... Check out her tutorial...

I wish I had only used the crystal Angelina , but I added some green and purple and it made it dark and after ironing it didn't show the color...sigh!

Anyway I stuck with it, I used quite a fine wire, (34 guage ) and it was a little hard to keep the shape when I sewed it down... However the first time is always a bit difficult.. I will complete the dragonfly later. .... it is 1 am and my eyes are getting dim!!!!

New Etsy Listings

Hi Friends,
Just thought I would let you know I have updated my Etsy Shop at last !.
I hope you will stop by and take a look. Thanks so much.

MORE FAIRY CHARMS

I am always up for a challenge and these little rascals were just that!!
The wire was the problem so I tried fireline which is a strong beading thread(actually a fishing line)
Well, that wasn't any better as the fairies were too floppy.
I looked through my stuff and found some fabric covered wire which was finer...so.. I burned off the covering and cleaned the wire and.....VOILA!!!!. It worked... No blood... no frustrations... so I am finally satisfied........... the middle one is the one I did with the finer wire... I gave her a flower hat..... LOVE IT!!!!
Now I can go to my rug hooking group happy and relaxed....