is December 22nd.
My blog for knitting, sewing, buttons, reading, needlework; frequent visits to local exhibits, gatherings with friends + creative events.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Lucet Braiding
I have attempted my first cord with the lucet. I'm using:
Lucet Braiding: Variations On A Renaissance Cord by Elaine Fuller.
I used some crochet cotton - size 3. With practice, I should
get a better tension.
There is a lot of information on-line & this was quick
and fun to make.
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Here is a direct link to Amazon :
http://www.amazon.com/Lucet-Braiding-Variations-Renaissance-Cord/dp/1891656066
Sorry, link in the post did not work.
Here is a direct link to Amazon :
http://www.amazon.com/Lucet-Braiding-Variations-Renaissance-Cord/dp/1891656066
Sorry, link in the post did not work.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Gifts from Mom
Christmas Cat Tree
Michelle M. Lash: Brittercup Designs
Christmas Tree 2011
Karen Kluba: Rosewood Manor
(2011 Ornaments Issue)
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Not sure the designer or pattern name.
Sure is pretty ; )
Thx Mom. Your ornaments are beautiful.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Kanzashi Flower Maker
I have enjoyed the Clover Templates for round and heart shapes. Also, fun to make the round and butterfly shapes.
When they made Kanzashi (flower) templates, I was over the moon!!!! They have three types of flowers in two sizes; (six templates) for flower petals. The petals are strung on a strong fiber/thread (I like quilting thread) ... then, embellished with stash. Buttons, fibers, tatting, yo-yos, etc.
Should you get the chance, pick up a template and enjoy making some flowers!!!
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
What is it?
Ah yes, dear readers ... I have something
new to play around with.
for
Quilling!!!
We had an introduction to Quilling during
Jennifer passed out paper, rulers (templates), glue,
card stock & all of the students made a heart and
attached it to card stock. Oh, my - really had a good time!
(And, as things seem to vanish around here ---
I've already lost the ruler with the circle guides and had to order a new one.)
While I should have picked up holiday kits,
I bought bugs + butterfly (bug collection).
Stay tuned, hope to have some little bugs soon.
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
I have wanted to view this exhibit
since October. I never seem to
find free time to go!
The article on the web site
is so interesting - check out the photos, too.
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General Information:
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
220 Cottage Hill Avenue in Wilder Park
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Phone: 630.833.1616
Fax: 630.833.1225
eMail: info@lizzadromuseum.org
220 Cottage Hill Avenue in Wilder Park
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Phone: 630.833.1616
Fax: 630.833.1225
eMail: info@lizzadromuseum.org
Hours
Sunday | 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Thursday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Free Admission) |
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
* | The Museum is closed on major holidays |
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Hello Kitty
Recently, I've had fun
with Hello Kitty
DD got the one in the middle, a small jewelry box
with two braclets AND
DS got the one on the right - you wind it up and the hula hoop swirls around.
And, during a recent trip to Hobby Lobby
with DD and DH, picked up the TY Beanie Babie (on the left)
to clip on to a bag (or something) - Maybe put it on the tree!
I must remember to pick up an angel
costume for my 12" HK! She will need holiday theme!
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