I started making a pinecone ornament. I always show what I am working on to my friend Nathalie. She works a few stores down from my work, and I stop to talk on my way home. I showed her the pinecone, and she fell in love. I have sold my second ornament and haven’t even…
Category: Crafting
Magic Kitty
I have made quite a few of these, I love them so much, but I always lose it or give it away. Now I’ve made another. I need to make one more for the store. This type of project is so quick to make. If I actually work on them I can make them quickly…
Beads
I have a ton of projects that use beads. It can be hard to keep track of them because I usually can’t find the beads I need for a new project, so have to go out and buy more, then I forget where I put them, can’t find any and have to buy more. A…
Triple Scoop
I love doing small crafts once in a while. It gives me a feeling of accomplishment sooner than my big projects do. Here is my latest small project. Triple Scoop Beaded Ornament Adorable, isn’t it? I’m going to start doing more of these to sell on Etsy. My co-worker Michiko loved it and bought it….
Pattern Keeper
I either try to look at my patterns on my phone, or print them out. I have not really gotten in the habit of using my phone, and it can be really hard to keep track of where I am in the pattern. My Aunt Sharon was using some kind of magnets to keep her…
Organizing My Floss
I have been trying to organize all of my craft supplies. I’m trying to get them accessible without taking up too much room. Most of my floss is organized, but I ran out of the paper bobbins I use. Much easier to find what I am looking for I use tackleboxes to organize the floss….
Clothespins?
I’ve been experimenting with ways to keep my excess material out of the way while I work on another section. When I was using a scroll frame, I just rolled it up, but using a hoop, I have been using clothespins. Not sure I like them, I get my thread caught on it while stitching,…
Progress
I’ve been making progress slowly, but surely
Finished!!!
OK, I am finally finished with the first one. I’ve gotten all the pieces cut out for the next 2, and have the bottom half of the boxes made and am working on the lids. Lots of pictures of the final product, so it may take longer to load, sorry!! 🙁 That’s it!! Hope I…
New Project Started – Gingerbread Street
I need a break from the Counting Sets, so started this adorable Christmas Cross-Stitch. I love using frames, but they are too awkward and bulky for small living areas. I ordered a group of different sizes of hoops and am trying them out on this project. They won’t work for beading large projects, but should…