Flowers from DH

He is such a keeper

Happy Valentine's Day

Our Pets are not allowed on the furniture.

Mr. Katt doesn't comprehend "not allowed"

Dream

I cut this image out -

it was on the envelope of a greeting card.

I have the fusing done,

and am searching thru my 'stash' 

for charms, beads, ribbon,

things to embellish the cover of this needlebook.

Keeping my fingers crossed 

Tuesday's NANI class

goes over well with the members.

Or this 'dream' will become a 

nightmare.

Grateful for friends to lend a hand and keep me sane.

Free Pattern - link here

Beading -- Part One

With a lot of help from my friends .... I made a pair of earrings:

Crystallized Medici Drop Earrings

pattern designed by

Marcia DeCoster

blogging at Mad Designs

Aren't these pretty?   I recently met Candice Sexton.   She + several of my GFs attend bead club together.   They are amazing with all the awesome things they create!!!    At a recent holiday party, Candy brought this pattern + supplies needed to make earrings.   Each of us selected beads in different colors + styles.   I was not in my comfort zone, tho, think I chose good colors!    Candy will be teaching at the Bead + Button Show (June) Her etsy is loaded with kits + patterns. What talent!!!!   Candy was a trooper - wonderful supplies, excellent tips, and endless resource for all things beading.   My friends teach and take classes at The Artisan's Workshop (think all things glass, beads, creative!).  

It was my lucky day as I won the drawing for a beautiful autumn color bracelet - made by Candy - with beads and sequins.   It is fun to wear.   

Did you notice the beaded cat fob in the above photo?  GF Beth makes a Perfect Peyote Stitch!!!  This Fob kit is from Fern Ridge Collections.   I had it attached to the zipper pull on my hand bag - it was made by GF Beth - notice the mouse in the fringe?   

................. stay tuned for Beading -- Part Two

Beading -- Part Two

I have no idea how these were created - GF Debbie made them

for me.   There is a dark pearl in the center and beautiful bead work

sewn around.   (can you tell I don't know 'bead speak').   Stunning!!!!

Is this a beautiful crystal bracelet?   Oh, when I wear

it - the sparkle is dazzling!!!   Made by GF Debbie.

(who has a lot of beading talent!!!)

Another awesome earring set.   They are pearl-like chips

with beautiful crystals!   Fun to wear and I appreciate 

my beading friends who share their creations.

These were made by Candice.   

Thx so much!   I adore all my new treasures ; )

Pincushion Parade!!!

Beth blogging at Love Laugh Quilt

is hosting a Pincushion Parade + asks

bloggers to share their collection.

Details on her post:  Pincushion Parade!!!

Here are some of mine:

I stitched and finished these needlerolls.   

They are Shep Bush kits and Sekas designs.

Two of these beautiful pinkeeps were gifts. The Souvenir de France was

stitched + finished by GF Anna.   The Christmas Heart was

stitched + finished by GF Cathy B.   I stitched and finished the small

Sampler Pinkeep - and still have a small one half stitched!

I stitched and finished this Pin Cube.

This is a kit - wool I made a cupcake.  I made a few of the kits - fun to assemble.

A beautiful wool (in muffin tin) pincushion

given to me (and made by) GF Beth --- Tho, I confess

no pin has ever landed on the wool basket!

These, I use ALL THE TIME.   GF Sue made the Stick it Here.  It is the perfect

size for 'on the go' pincushion!!!   The other two were made by my Mom.

She had a yard of fabric + the designs were cut and sewn into pincushions.   She embellished

with quilting, beads, etc.   I use them ALL THE TIME.

Ok, time for YOU to share yours ; )