more pincushions

Well, I made a few more for my "little" collection of pin cushions. I mean you can never get enough pin cushions can you? There small enough to keep, lovely to look at and very practical right?

They were so much fun to make. The owls from a couple of great gals on www.the DIYdish.com. It is two sisters who do this program, I wish I could remember there names. The bird and bottle cap are just ones I came up with. They will find a spot on my table and make themselves right at home.
Hope all is well with everyone, Holidays are right around the corner, please be safe but have FUN.
Sandy

I finished a small project!

Hello everyone well I finished the swap, here are the pin cushions I made, I do hope my partner enjoys them. A quick snap shot of them.

Now I am off to finish some pumpkin candle mats I was working on.
Hope everyone is snug as a bug in a rug on this damp and cool evening!
Happy sewing,
Sandy

working on some things

Hello happy crafters I wanted to share "some things" that I have been working on. Notice the strong word that I use "some things". I mean come on what kind of people start one thing finish it and start another. I know I don't, well I can't. I think some people call it a tick, a tick for crafting and I have it!

As I had mentioned in my last posting I was doing a swap. This is part of the swap a mushroom and toadstool pincushion. The blog we got the pattern from is the little house by the sea. It's a really great blog, she lives the dream life of everyone creating and living by the sea. So I have been working on the toadstool, very excited for it to be done. The reason? Then I will receive the one that was made for me! I love swaps if anyone is interested in there site it is Swap-bot.com, it's free for anyone.
Then I have been working on some Halloween items a little sample:

Now tell me who doesn't like Halloween, fall colors, the cool crisp air. More time for creating don't you think LOL.
Well thank you for visiting my blog, I enjoyed sharing with you, please come back again.
Sandy

wedding news!

Well they did it, it was the most beautiful, special, romantic, exciting, I just don't know how I can express this more. Yes, my daughter and her "boyfriend" got married. It was wonderful the whole thing. I think and I hope I am speaking for everyone but there was not one unhappy person at this wedding. Oh yah would you like to see a photo? I don't mind showing you because then I can see it again lol.

This is after the ceremony outside of the church. That was even fun crowding everyone on the steps of the church.

Here are the husband and wife dancing there first dance. There good friend sang there favorite song. Wish I could remember  at this time the name of the song. But all in all Erin and Alan worked very hard on this special day and it was. I wish I could express myself to them how special and wonderful they are.
They mean the world to me, well to a lot of people. Love you Erin and Alan! OK the tears are starting to come down a bit to hard, so to move on.
I have been working on a few projects and hope to share them with you soon. I have to finish up a swap right now, mushroom house, pin cushion. What a perfect time of the year to be working on sewing don't think? The nice cool weather, early evenings. Life is pretty darn good don't you think!
Be well until next time!

Summer

Hello bloggers,
First I want to say I am sorry for neglecting my fellow sewers. I had said to myself "if you make a blog you should be faithful" and I haven't. But, I have been busy and tend to have a big mouth, you know letting the cat out of the bag. This is how it goes.

My daughter Erin is getting married next month, 31 days and counting, so I was planning a bridal shower for her. Working on all the decorations and who to invite and what not's. I wanted it to be special and it was.  Erin is in white, Gabrielle (younger daughter) and I in blue (very proud). It turned out so well, I want to thank everyone who helped me out. Will have more pictures soon I hope.
I do hope all is well, I have been keeping up with the wool crazy blog, and all the projects look wonderful! I mean you guys all do amazing work.
The day after the bridal shower we went to a beautiful wedding my husbands nephew. He and his bride make a great special couple I wish them the best. Here is a picture of myself and my husband. Wish it had come out a bit better, but this is it. LOL

And also my sister and I held our second tea party for our great nieces. I tell you it was terrific, they got to paint a flower pot, plant a flower in it, eat and eat, dance, listen to two great flower stories, it was so wonderful. And don't you think they all look so special in there dresses. I have to say don't neglect the little ones enjoy them when they are young. The imaginations and stories they can tell alone are amazing.

Well I won't take up much more of your time, as you can see I have not sewn much lately, but it is right at my fingertips, hopefully it cools off soon so I can pick up the wool block. I have been doing some little projects, I'll try and get some pictures of those and fill everyone in!

Happy, happy blogging to all! Sandy

Tea Party

Hello all,
So last year my Sister and I held our first annual Tea Party for our nieces. As you can see SMay was a bit shy in joining us, but she was very entertaining. The rest of the girls were very good. They had a ball, we had different snacks, played some games and made beautiful decorated hats. As you can see they had on there Sunday bests.

This year we are thinking of a Flower theme. Planting a flower, decorating a pot. So in about 6 to 7 wks I will let you know how we make out! I'm hoping it is a hit like last years.

In my last post the craft fair I was in, I should have pointed out that on the wall behind me there are two wall hangings that I did, only to forget the great person behind the pattern. The patterns are wonderful to work with, very easily read. I would love to give a big credit to Rocking Chair Stitches. The web site is http://www.rockingchairstitches.com/. They have fabulous patterns. Never realizing they were from the same little town I was! That is a hoot to know now. I loved the pattern so much never noticed this. Also she is on the fabulous WCQ blog, I love it. Check out her new and improved blog, fabulous!!!!!

Have a terrific Tuesday ladies!
Sandy

Fun time Fair

Hello all,
Sunday afternoon here, kind of rainy but the sun is trying to peak out. So I am sitting here watching the movie Avatar. It is a great movie, but very sad. I mean the meaning behind it is great, but to get there it is sad. Did I make sense? It is one that I will watch again.

So last weekend I did a craft fair. Was located down in Stonington, CT. Right next door to Mystic Seaport. Absolutely beautiful there. My sister and her girlfriend put the show on. Was a blast two other sister displayed there talents also. Unfortunately the people did not come. It had rained and was wet and damp. So we figure people did not want to come out, also it was the area first one. Here is a picture of me setting up.
Have not worked on my WCQ in a while. So maybe today I can get to this and show you some new work. Lets hope?????
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone, no matter what the weather gives us!
Sandy