So, check out (czech out! LOL!) these really cool Czech Glass Beads, Crystal and Lampwork Beads. This company is supposedly in Denver….I need to see if I can save on shipping that way. There are some pretty gorgeous beads here….looks like you can order individual items too!
Surfing for embroidery ideas, I came across: Garden Fairies: Hand Embroidery Book Catalog. The books have the most gorgeous photos I’ve seen. I’ve taken to getting a list of books like this and checking them out at the library first to see which ones I can’t live without….it’s a nice
Ok, so at the beginning of this blog, I promised a rant or two and I finally really have one. For those of you who have grown children, I’m sure you’ll feel my pain, if you have young ones you may relate, but yesterda I spent 3 hours having the
My bag! I’m done!Ok….it’s absolutely NOT perfect…not even close (do not look closely if you’re an expert with a sewing machine) – however, for someone who didn’t even have a working sewing machine (and hadn’t used it since Jr. High) until a week ago, I think it looks pretty great….ALSO,
So, I’m working on my hand applique/needlpoint bag with fall colors. I think this is just going to be a big tote bag for more projects. I’m almost done with the last leaf embellishment. Not sure if I’m going to put any beading on it or not. I may just
Definately an interesting craft blog: You’ll poke your eye out – features interesting projects….she’s got some cool ones going….take a look at her “projects” in the menu…lots of cool links to odd stores and such!
So, I need another project like I need a hole in the head, but I think these are particularly cool: Birds of a Feather – Handpainted Needlepoint Canvases. There are some traditional designs there, but scroll down and there are lots of cool interesting modern designs as well. I especially
If you want some Christmas eye candy and idea makers, here are some Crazyquilted Ornaments. Very popular on a victorian Christmas tree, or think of some non traditional ways to use the same designs….anyway, very cool to look at!
A friend emailed me this link: Pumpkingutter.com . Some spectookular (pardon me, I HAD to! :-)) carvings….I can’t imagine the time involved in some of these.
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