it's my blogiversary......

One year ago today I started this little craft blog and my ramblings.  A couple of times I've almost not continued doing this, but the comments always make my day and let me share others creative journeys.  So do make a comment, then I can check out your blog :) (I must confess I don't often comment either - but must make an effort too)

No pictures today, but I'm please to say some things are moving along again - the family tree cross stitch has had some names added and a bit more work done (although I must confess the tree in green is starting to really annoy me - it's taking far too long and there's so much of it).  My hardanger piece is getting closer to completion and the crochet sampler rug now has about 20 squares done.

Our local show isn't far away either and nor is summer and holidays.  I'm planning on a 4 1/2 week break (including public holidays) to have a good rest & get some things finished off.  I think I'm going to have to hand quilt the hexagons (I'd much rather machine quilt it - but my local advice has been to hand quilt) - a job I'm not really looking forward to - but once I get started it may grow on me lol.

enjoy your weekend & thanks for reading

~ Karen ~

I've not been back on here because I've been busy........

Warning: - picture heavy

Sorry for the long title, but I have been quite productive.....




The runner in white & beige above is for a Christmas gift.  I tea dyed some lace butterflies and used some ecru lace. It's backed in white cotton fabric & the panels are done in 60 degree triangles (I found these in a strip quilt design & used the concept here).  The edging was done from a simple quilt stencil I'd bought - making this one fun quilting over paper.



Red & Yellow runner



 This runner is also a Christmas gift (that's 2 done) - based on a simple design I saw that used embroidery, where I've used some of my fabric stash at the ends instead.   

Hexagons

The hexagon quilt is ready for quilting.  I've never done one of these before either, so I'm doing this my way.  The hexagons have been appliqued to the backing fabric in white.  I'm still deciding on how I will quilt this, which is why I've started on the panel quilt below. 



panel cot quilt

The quilt above is a purchased cot panel, that I've started quilting.  I've never tried one of these before so here it is....It's quite good fun but just need to be careful to stay on the lines....

what I'm crocheting at the moment....

 This book came in a set of 3 from the "Fox Collection", so I'm using some of the wool stash.  Since I took this photo, I've finished 12 squares - 4 in each colour.  I'm trying to use pure wool oddments to make this a special blanket.  The designs are written in the US crochet terms (which can be a pain), but on the whole it's enjoyable.  I thought if I got cracking, I could get 3 done a night, meaning it would be completed in 3 weeks - however, I've decided against this plan as I have some other UFO's to do.....

Lately, I've been reading on some blogs about pictures of finished stitched items being copied & then the item created. I love a free pattern as much as anyone else & if I really like the design I'll buy it.  There's enough free stuff about to not have to 'borrow' someone elses work without asking.....just ask.

Well, that's my rave for now....waiting for my fruit trees to get some leaves, then I'll add another photo.....

Have a wonderful week.....

~Karen~