Monday, October 26, 2009

Making Hexegons


I taught myself how to make hexegons today for a nice crocheted afghan. I am a little slow but hope to complete it will keep you posted as I move along.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

The thrifty way to get your deer burger.

Is a grinder attachment for your kichen aid.


Everyone should have a grinder attachment for thier kitchen aid

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Thrifty finds


Today I thrifted these candle molds for a mere dollar with hopes I could use them for soap.

I joined ravelry to try and get crocheting better we will see if it helps.
I thought I would try out a round dishcloth.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Charm pack table runner

Back of table runner

Front of table runner

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

A deli desk lunch bag
A fall table runner

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Awesome find

This one just speaks farmgirl. Both for four dollars. My best find so far.
A nine patch lap quilt. In mint condition just gave it a wash.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Books I thrifted yesterday which have shown me how to do some necessary altering. Do not let your serger win.


Two more serged shirts
. So fast to do on a serger why did I ever fear using it.

I purposely rethreaded so I would get over my fears.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Conquering the Serger

Second project a knit top.


First project a pair of flannel pajama pants.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Some vintage tarot cards and gypsy fortune telling cards
A couple quilting books

Cookbooks dating back to 1949


Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009


Here is the apron I made Linda for the Patriotic swap.

Friday, June 19, 2009

These new Japaneese craft books came out just lately written in english so I have been preoccupied reading.
I have been scooting down to lake since these and other ducklings hatched to make sure they are getting enough food.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

More fun finds a cow timer, A chicken wall pic with hooks to hang more aprons, and some cast iron utensils that you hang on wall.



These are the images on the vintage tablecloth I found. Very fun.



A teapot for beekeepers. I just love this teapot.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Crochet edging on flour sack tea towels

Pot holders


Hexegon quilt-Grandmothers Flower Garden -this will be completly done by hand -may take awhile-thinking of appliquing on squares of muslin each flower- these are all at different stages

While I am catching up on some deep cleaning these are some of the things I have been doing.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Clothes pin aprons

Apron 3 another style for clothespin apron for 2nd partner -has 4 pockets.
Sorry you have to tilt head to see. This one done for a swap.
Both are made from pics and drafted by me with no pattern,

Tuesday, April 21, 2009