Amy Butler Wall Art and Wristlets

In an attempt to freshen up my work-area/computer area I made some wall art from  some Amy Butler double sided paper.. I purchased this from Michael’s.  I popped it onto some cork board tiles and voila ~ wall art!!
They had some really cool bits and bobs that coordinated with the paper, but I restrained myself…
 Wristlets [...]

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Merry Christmas and a wrap up…

Merry Christmas to all who read my blog. Thank you for sharing your time with me. I hope this new year finds you happy, healthy and full of good cheer.  Blessings to you and your families…..
I just can’t stop with the Rubblework Scarf…  I love the pattern have you noticed??? Can not say enough good [...]

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Crazy quilted coasters on the fly….

Crazy quilted coasters, originally uploaded by jennbennstar.
Coaster’s on the fly…
These were quick and easy to make. I cut fabric leftover from my Rubblework scarf and pieced these together. I used 5 inch squares of linen for the back, and 3 inch squares of the brown and polka dot cotton. I pieced and then quilted them [...]

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Knitty Toddle scarf done and another round of Rubble!

 
Ok, so the Knitty Toddle scarf is done! This was easy and fun. No lie! I am really loving this.  This is for a little fellow named Jack who was born in Oct…. He will grow into it I am sure. I have one more little hat to knit then off it will go.  I [...]

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A new day…

Moving on to new projects..

from Knitty.. toddle scarf for a little one.
fun and easy. a little time consuming, but easy. The pattern is so easy, my problem is I have no memory. So, I do the cf4,  purl, knit, peal,  cb4,  purl, knit, purl, so on and so forth over and over. Somehow with that [...]

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December 10, 2007 … Remembering Rob

Today is the one year anniversary of my brother’s death. It was a shock and unexpected.  It almost seems surreal and not true. I know it is though and I think of him often. I want to remember and never forget the person he was.
He loved his family, he loved to have fun, he loved to [...]

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A little bit of Christmas…

Gifts are being made and our tree has some trimmings. We are slowly making our way.
I still have so much to do, and too little time, but that is nothing new.  I am quite sure I am not alone in that …
Here are a few  sentimental memories that I would like to share… tree!
 angel
 here is the sentimental bit~ [...]

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Simplicity 3533 and a Christmas gathering

We had my work party tonight at the University clubIt was a lovely time, a wonderful dinner was served. Friends gathered and laughed and danced much. For this event a simple black dress was purchased. The only thing missing was a wrap/jacket of some sort. I do not like to be bare-armed, I also do [...]

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Meet Eloise our Christmas Elf!

 
Happy December! The time is drawing near.  In the spirit  of all things Elfie, I have taken inspiration from many places….Here and here (this one really got me going!!)and I know there are many more. Anyhoo, I took my inspiration and focus to come up with …
Eloise~ the Elf!!           
We think she is kind of special!
She [...]

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