Tag Archives: crafts
Braiding A Rug – Sewing the Braids together
The long strips of braided fabric are now sewn together into a rug, around and around, adding more strips until the rug is the size you want it to be.
Another Project Finished
I finally finished the pineapple shawl project. Whew. I’ve been working on it for months, put it away a few times but it’s done. I started it to use up all my embroidery cotton threads that I no longer use. … Continue reading
Miniature World
A special gift from a friend who created it just for me. Built on part of a branch that fell off an ancient fir tree. Idyllic little world of green, flowers, trees and two sheep there, a tempting little cottage … Continue reading
Garden Totem
Middle daughter made this garden totem for eldest daughter’s birthday. The blocks spin and you can change the story.
April Fools
A Ball of this and a Ball of that
I used up a lots leftover balls of wool for this crocheted vest.
Crafts: Sammy Seal
Crafts – Crocheted Mat
I used up most of my old embroidery and cross stitch threads on this mat. I used one teal coloured thread throughout and added to other strands of colour as I went. It was fun making it and I’m enjoying … Continue reading
Crafts – Drawstring Bag
Crocheted cotton Drawstring Bags, green and blue. These were fun to make.
Cactus Garden
Crafts – String Bag
Finished my 4th string bag and have started another. In a crafty mood with fingers and string rather than words and paper.
Shaving Horse
Farmer’s Market
Paradise resurrected, where cars and pollution reign the rest of the week. A group of local growers and gardeners gather every Saturday to make that end of town look more like the paradise it once was. Home grown vegetables, preserves, … Continue reading
