First Embroidery Project

I'm so proud of my little granddaughter, Alissa. I recently taught her how to embroider (just very basic) and she designed and made a little pillow for her mommy. Alissa was so excited and couldn't wait to give it, so the presentation was made last night.

Sorry the one pic is so dark; it was late.

Best wishes!

Leo Kitty

This is Leo, my most recent foster kitty. I was very hopeful when he went to meet an approved applicant over the weekend, but he is back home with me now. I don't mind though as I'm already very attached to this guy. Problem is I already have two indoor cats and three outdoor cats (all rescues; the three outside cats are semi feral). The other two inside cats, Smudge and Topaz, aren't happy sharing their home with Leo as neither of them are dominant. Leo likes to stalk the other two, both of who are bigger than he is, and sneak attack them. There haven't been any fights; only swats and hisses. I know they will all adjust and I would love to keep this guy as he is beautiful, very loving and has the softest coat I've ever felt on a cat. But if the right approved applicants come along, it would be nice if he could have his own home.

On another note, I can't wait to make a couple of cute Christmas pillows. I know the big day is almost here but I've found some more great ideas looking around on line and I just HAVE to make a few more things. I'll show everybody as soon as I get them completed!

Best wishes...

Ornaments

Well, now I can start sharing too! I took a couple of pictures of some of the ornaments I've made this Christmas. The little mitten is from the free tutorial Dawn Edmonson of http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com/so generously shared on her site. I made several similar to hers, but I modified some to look more "rustic/primitive" for one of my friends. I changed the ribbon out and used twine and tied on some buttons shaped like hearts and stars.

The little bird ornament is from a delicious new book I bought recently. I made a bunch in two coordinating fabrics. I want to make lots more things from this sweet book! Now if I can figure out how to add the pictures.

...ummmm - obviously I have a lot to learn. Evidently I should post in the reverse order I want them to appear. Be patient with me - I'll get the hang of it soon :)

Introduction

Hellllloooooo out there! I have just created my very own blog so I can join in all the fun. I'm still in the process of making my layout to include my favorite places to visit and some other neat things.

I'm so excited to be able to share my own things with you as well as to participate in all the fun activities.

I feel like a kid in a candy shop....or even better....me visiting my favorite quilt shop!

...now...back to figuring out how to do this......