Happy Easter!
06 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in Greeting
Wishing everyone a Happy Easter!
May your Easter be a blessed one as you enjoy it with your families.
Grocery Tote
31 Mar 2012 1 Comment
in Greeting, Needle Escapades Tags: crocheted tote, twine tote
Wanted an easy project to make last weekend that was totally different from anything I’ve done lately. So, using #16 weight twisted cotton wrapping twine (light load 2 lb. limit) I crocheted a grocery tote. The tote measures about 18 inches in height. It is very light weight. Stitches used include single crochet and chain.
One bag took 3 hours to make. It was quick and easy.
Decorating for Easter
26 Mar 2012 1 Comment
in Sewing projects--Home Decor
All of the St. Patrick’s Day decorations are put away. Now, its time to decorate for Easter. Found an adorable piece of fabric that is suitable for Easter (pastel colors). Print is Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. Used 4 yards of white eyelet w/ pink ribbon laced through the eyelet to add to the edges. Lined it with a hot pink fabric with lavendar baby butterflies. What better print is there announcing Spring.
Once the table runner was sewed together, all I needed was the Easter brick-a-brack and Presto! Instant Easter decorations.
St. Patrick’s Day Table Runner
10 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in Sewing projects--Home Decor Tags: sewing, St. Patrick's Day, table runner
I wanted to spruce up the living room for St. Patrick’s Day and accomplished this with the sewing of a table runner. Found myself a nifty piece of fabric with Irish Quotations scattered on it. 
Looked through my fabric stash for a coordinating piece of fabric, a pale mint green, for the lining.
Sewed the two pieces together, pressed and top-stitched it and my table runner was completed. Added two leprechauns and a green vase to complete the look. Now, I’m ready for St. Patrick’s Day.
Another view of the runner. 
Start of Another Project
08 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in Needle Escapades Tags: garter stitch, knitted shawl, Lions brand yarn
Another knitting project is underway. This one is a wrap (shawl) for me. Using Lion’s Brand Yarn (Homespun) Creme color and Size 15 needles. Not sure how long I want the wrap to be so I will work until I reach the desired length. This is what it looks like in progress.
This is a close up so you can see the garter stitch. The simplicity of the stitch, the weight of the yarn and the large needle lends itself to a textured ; but, soft to the touch piece. 
So here is the finished project. 
Dressy Scarf
03 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in Needle Escapades Tags: garter stitch, metallic yarn
I’ve finished my dressy metallic copper scarf. This one is for me. Here I am with my scarf. 
This picture gives you an idea of what the scarf looks like, however, it does not give the credit to the color. So, to detail the color, take a look at these close ups. 
Paired this scarf with an ivory knit blouse and a persimmon cardigan. Wore it to our church services and received several compliments.
Needle Escapades–Dressy Scarf
26 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Needle Escapades Tags: garter stitch, knitted scarf, metallic yarn
Started another knitting project. This one is for me that I can use an accessory. Selected a Lion Yarn product–Vanna’s Glamour–Copper color (metallic). Pattern is a simple garter stitch. Needle selection US #2. 
Scarf measures 3.5 inches in width (23 stitches).
Experiment With Fabric Knitting
20 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Needle Escapades Tags: knitted fabric, sewing
A while ago, I decided to experiment with fabric strip knitting. Using a 13 knitting needle and using a stockinette stitch, I just started knitting what would serve as a piece of fabric. Once I reached the disired length of about 21 inches I put the piece aside. Now, sparked by my de-cluttering journey, I resurrected the piece and began the assembly of a small bag. 
This is the finished product. Keep in mind that it may look crooked but it is not. I have it suspended from a hanger that is perched on one of the slots in the closet door. Hence, the off tilt of the top of the bag.
The following are pictures of the assembly process.
Close up of knitted piece
Now, I just assembled the pieces. Laying the paisley on the knitted piece (right sides together), I stitched a narrow seam leaving a two inch opening. Then I turned the piece around and ironed it to lay flat. A narrow top stitching was added and then I folded up the bottom to the desired length and stitched the side edges being careful to reinforce the ends. On the interior, I added a small patch pocket
The finishing touch was the adding of the blue cord straps and the silver button.
Embroidered Kitty Pillow
20 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Sewing projects--Home Decor Tags: embroidered, pillow, sewing
Working on my to-do list projects and got to this Kitty Pillow square. 
This square was a left over square from a quilt I had put together. It was a bit too small for my liking so I added a two-inch red gingham border. Here’s what it looked like with the border. 
Front panel of pillow now ready. Pillow form that will be used measures 14 inch by 14 inch. Cut out a black square of same size. Added a zipper to one side for easy removal when pillow needs laundering. Once zipper was install I sewed all the edges, pressed, turned and here’s the fiished product. 
Now, this pillow is looking for a home.
Salute to President’s Day
18 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Sewing projects--Home Decor Tags: lined, patriotic, sewing, table runner
Wanted to get festive with the tablescape for President’s Day. I lined two runners with red fabric. Each runner measures about 21 inches wide by 45 inches in length. I topstitched the finished product.
I was able to use it at a work meeting for our refreshment table. One of my co-workers brought a red table cloth that covered the table and we placed the runners horizontally an equal distance apart. I later used one on my coffee table and the other will be used on our dining table.
