Crafts

I’m ALMOST finished!

April 25, 2011

The stitching part is finished. Phew! I was up late finishing it…but it’s done and done. Once I carefully washed the finished piece in cool water with a touch of dishwashing liquid, I rinsed it off until the water ran clear. I then put the piece between two towels and rolled and unrolled it – [...]

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An urban legend confirmed…

April 23, 2011

I probably shouldn’t be taking photos while driving, but Mount Baker looked so beautiful in the side mirror, I had to take my chances. And is that a Union Jack Mini as well? Jackpot! I so *heart* the UK these days. The Fraser Valley Modern Quilt Guild had an all day sew-in today out in [...]

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The crown

April 18, 2011

I came home to find this little helper on my Royal Wedding cross stitch. Donner has taken to perching on the ironing board whenever it’s out. He was sitting like a gargoyle on it initially, but once I started taking his photo, he stretched and got out of the way. He’s getting more and more [...]

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Malcolm’s 2010

April 14, 2011

Malcolm asked me if I’d put together some of his ticket stubs from 2010 he kept for posterity. Posterity and a good way to remember how to spend a whack of cash in a single year. Not only did he attend a few Olympic events last year, but he also is a Nascar enthusiast and [...]

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Art in the mail

April 13, 2011

Yesterday I was greeted by this in the mailbox. What the heck? From a distance, I thought it was a package. But I didn’t order anything. What gives?

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Progress, not perfection.

April 10, 2011

I spent some time this weekend stitching and stitching and stitching. I love that I’ve gotten nearly all the bunting done – I think I’ve only got 1 triangle left to do and then the ribbon that goes up into the bird’s mouth. And I love that I got the one blue bird finished. Hooray! [...]

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Up the Cherry Tree

April 5, 2011

Just out of reach, these Christmas lights sit in the Cherry Tree out front. Yes! We have a cherry blossom tree in the front yard! Remember, that tree with the bad haircut? Yup. It’s taken a few years, but it’s starting to grow more buds and even show a few flowers. I keep meaning to [...]

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Stitching

April 3, 2011

Whoa. That’s a busy quilt square. My mystery quilt is turning out to be pretty colourful and a bit on the crazy side. Would this make a good quilt for a little kid? It could be. I’ll keep working on it and see how it looks. I could put some sashing of plain fabric between [...]

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Will & Kate update!

March 29, 2011

Not much to report to you today, but I have completed Will & Kate’s name in cross-stitch: I’m sure they are SO proud with my progress. I can just hear Kate now, “Look Will! Our names in tapestry! How lovely. I especially like the A in my name. It’s the colour of chewing gum Wills. [...]

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The Spring Ring

March 28, 2011

Mike: Hey, what’s that? Me: It’s a spring wreath. Mike: A spring ring? Me: Yup. I made this spring wreath yesterday after finding this cute tutorial on pinterest. Fake flowers aren’t usually my thing, but I wasn’t able find some cute daisy lace to cut the daisies out. I picked up my supplies at Dressew [...]

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