tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83907081871365299142024-03-13T18:46:11.220-07:00Beyond the Fringe CraftsPainting, Card making, Crochet, Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Tutorials, FREE Digital StampsCarmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.comBlogger741125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-36120364385445804332024-02-19T15:32:00.000-08:002024-02-19T15:32:56.354-08:00Retro Flash 3It’s a sun shiny day here in the Loops. I’ve been busy sewing and am working on a 50’s quilt from Susie’s Sitcom called Retro Flash. I shared a few of the blocks in other posts <a href="https://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2023/11/retro-flash-2.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2023/11/retro-flash.html" target="_blank">there</a>, and today I will share the last three blocks. <div><br /></div><div>I have yet to put the back on and quilt it. Then the border. It will be a large wall hanging as it’s raw edge appliqué. One new thing is the flash blocks, which were not yet applied to the other blocks, but have been added since I posted them. The instructions for them came with the last block. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcWUdh6efJinoXxQeWJ-nAXot8mwKPB_ihugKB1HCkAVmuWCXtsKw02kAGGWJlZMAk2s7wGAxJkye9FCip9di1vuloiOVXq6siMNeuukL8UVNfMEutXZ8Wc5ds8NmVfbB5JeRrMqLmprmDPD-niQrL2Xepzb9wDNTWS7j915Q6fOfv1rO4CK4LOeUeKbv/s1913/IMG_4825.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="1913" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcWUdh6efJinoXxQeWJ-nAXot8mwKPB_ihugKB1HCkAVmuWCXtsKw02kAGGWJlZMAk2s7wGAxJkye9FCip9di1vuloiOVXq6siMNeuukL8UVNfMEutXZ8Wc5ds8NmVfbB5JeRrMqLmprmDPD-niQrL2Xepzb9wDNTWS7j915Q6fOfv1rO4CK4LOeUeKbv/w400-h329/IMG_4825.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNy6iLCFkPEAjxJc8-gGWkC1DYgOzyK8o3MC4oCnzp6prdlVqT9wMbWjO-OKFw4yndGt8XsC6CkyNFnA2T7Oquoi-72ibWK8FpwF5tFH-UawLAx4aTC7EfvsBoq7zAf-ZV_LGOwa9UOshG3uFEFzGqLfEvT-1UV026REV7N-E1rKNdOpeZSjzGNbg0J_u/s2572/IMG_4826.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2572" data-original-width="1650" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNy6iLCFkPEAjxJc8-gGWkC1DYgOzyK8o3MC4oCnzp6prdlVqT9wMbWjO-OKFw4yndGt8XsC6CkyNFnA2T7Oquoi-72ibWK8FpwF5tFH-UawLAx4aTC7EfvsBoq7zAf-ZV_LGOwa9UOshG3uFEFzGqLfEvT-1UV026REV7N-E1rKNdOpeZSjzGNbg0J_u/w410-h640/IMG_4826.jpeg" width="410" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvo_IcWXQxPNAxb2P_yFJ3a0OLOZYUFSSJ8Pqvahw2cV0FeSYEN_x_1AMaW6UBf2lu_-jfrKmgeL1HkNbD0mfMK_91XjiuPDnLv9LcSxyYQCwE8WCij-2cf4KBQQwX9gaMBHLS14O9CwMDvgg_aPyCN9HwzkZns5Wbd_7g-b5TGeJ6knXdMo5rMfxcFzHa/s2786/IMG_4824.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2786" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvo_IcWXQxPNAxb2P_yFJ3a0OLOZYUFSSJ8Pqvahw2cV0FeSYEN_x_1AMaW6UBf2lu_-jfrKmgeL1HkNbD0mfMK_91XjiuPDnLv9LcSxyYQCwE8WCij-2cf4KBQQwX9gaMBHLS14O9CwMDvgg_aPyCN9HwzkZns5Wbd_7g-b5TGeJ6knXdMo5rMfxcFzHa/w414-h640/IMG_4824.jpeg" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The border will be a stripe fabric that’s been incorporated in some of the other blocks as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once this one is finished I’ll be completing my Tweet as Honey Quilt, also from Suzy’s Sitcom. I just enjoy appliqué quilting, but I’ll be ready to do some collage and fabric cards after that. No more big projects for me for a while. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My cards are getting really low, so I’m hoping I can get a few more made in between some of the sewing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by and have a good week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">C~</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-67016457077220509452024-01-24T11:57:00.000-08:002024-01-24T11:57:38.461-08:00Attic Window Quilt I can’t believe it’s been a month, but here we are. It seems the art of blogging is a relic of the past with all the new platforms out there. My mindset is, why change what’s working? Perhaps I’m the only one out here watching anymore, but that’s ok too. With the way the world is today, I’m sure the internet will break one day too. <div><br /></div><div>Things come…to pass, it seems.<div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile I’m over here with the things that make me happy. The Lord God, my Creator, my husband, my sons, my extended family and my friends. Plus, of course, my crafts. So I’ve been working on an old attic window quilt top that I put together years ago. Before I even started this blog in 2009. My dad had mentioned that he liked it, and since he will be celebrating his 90th birthday soon, I thought I’d complete it for him. </div><div><br /></div><div>Better late than never. Right? </div><div><br /></div><div>I’m actually kind of proud of myself for finally finishing it. One of the few things I tucked away and forgot about. Now it’s not perfect, as I’m really still learning free motion quilting. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IIWnKUxzJXZh_SJS1PwiMcUgU8_4Ag4NN-ZtRt_wn4Ha3H2rTvQ3dW9iHt2hNVJY2N-7HGBptW8Ux8nX5nfXSJqaugriv_LOjscp1U6BRKGzf3t6cJc8JW6AAZ8wO9BB4O8qiwL8FVk6yl8fsW-vFTGQb4YqytTTq4etjW0UnOGQ1AmMF1OkkzJ7lXdF/s3264/IMG_4742.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IIWnKUxzJXZh_SJS1PwiMcUgU8_4Ag4NN-ZtRt_wn4Ha3H2rTvQ3dW9iHt2hNVJY2N-7HGBptW8Ux8nX5nfXSJqaugriv_LOjscp1U6BRKGzf3t6cJc8JW6AAZ8wO9BB4O8qiwL8FVk6yl8fsW-vFTGQb4YqytTTq4etjW0UnOGQ1AmMF1OkkzJ7lXdF/w300-h400/IMG_4742.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSKfJcswRdJ57oT_8Cv_-Zoc7mO6wtlLjnxARQiqNcwW1Yy2kRcsNgL6RyavavbyyZFJUfG7djPtNt9wRy2j207nPeANmHk9C_EmiwNFzADZBzkANeUykoh_dR1vT8hI3sAt1aQxSy9HIvX50GPWU4QnnaBMA86RAGTgbNI5-ZCDxuidGXwpbZ-2V29Xsy/s3264/IMG_4743.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSKfJcswRdJ57oT_8Cv_-Zoc7mO6wtlLjnxARQiqNcwW1Yy2kRcsNgL6RyavavbyyZFJUfG7djPtNt9wRy2j207nPeANmHk9C_EmiwNFzADZBzkANeUykoh_dR1vT8hI3sAt1aQxSy9HIvX50GPWU4QnnaBMA86RAGTgbNI5-ZCDxuidGXwpbZ-2V29Xsy/w300-h400/IMG_4743.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVccK2QXsLnU9OrtoqIMQaSSwFZRwGUkpO_vK1-nPh1KpLnS-4H5X0gG7sLdiI2vMP-QzcmrMa3O2u4jSTdhQDo-3HfOdrYramjV03vzoGEmsqKUPCLNlLor-wSr3ZACp6jToIrNvTQb6zel_Rh0p98soXPNIjW7cC8GPXjtloxqAS23tGrYbRK-vNiWJ5/s3264/IMG_4744.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVccK2QXsLnU9OrtoqIMQaSSwFZRwGUkpO_vK1-nPh1KpLnS-4H5X0gG7sLdiI2vMP-QzcmrMa3O2u4jSTdhQDo-3HfOdrYramjV03vzoGEmsqKUPCLNlLor-wSr3ZACp6jToIrNvTQb6zel_Rh0p98soXPNIjW7cC8GPXjtloxqAS23tGrYbRK-vNiWJ5/w300-h400/IMG_4744.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkrCiORax7IGPm0Yfpa2VdTEMO7NOkQMwc2Wi0DsXvXIHkJRvbHMKfDdZQ6iFE1RNGc10oXw-tUI7ltKUl1AYUoc11xW5x6CulXs8cfzZMOxjC2cMGP8TKSMPbDJECEOhIvsJuoqrY5SjeU-Wh6fDRW4WPFL99oWe7lLbPw1AVMetq9_eGw1iVsnvaf-Y/s2759/IMG_4739.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2759" data-original-width="2121" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbkrCiORax7IGPm0Yfpa2VdTEMO7NOkQMwc2Wi0DsXvXIHkJRvbHMKfDdZQ6iFE1RNGc10oXw-tUI7ltKUl1AYUoc11xW5x6CulXs8cfzZMOxjC2cMGP8TKSMPbDJECEOhIvsJuoqrY5SjeU-Wh6fDRW4WPFL99oWe7lLbPw1AVMetq9_eGw1iVsnvaf-Y/w492-h640/IMG_4739.jpeg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It looks like you’re peeking out some windows. I’m not sure where the dinosaur fits in, but I didn’t create the pattern, so I just went with it. It’s a lap quilt and I hope he likes it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a good week everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">C~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbUIADknJAl8t_vf6cp14epTc9begbXydGB82RzpJmmo-Kw0moT75obnDLLmxmOQSC6TMpmdvjDXxvDDZkZaZeZbAwUWb_A_hxaZdSksVeJbvnArh8pmD6PDj6jowg_xuZCKvZ0sqvg99fzl3YWSjHxdnCYJkSvw2fi7mNnQrGEo9DGVJXxKYxkk85Uod/s1620/IMG_4448.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1608" data-original-width="1620" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbUIADknJAl8t_vf6cp14epTc9begbXydGB82RzpJmmo-Kw0moT75obnDLLmxmOQSC6TMpmdvjDXxvDDZkZaZeZbAwUWb_A_hxaZdSksVeJbvnArh8pmD6PDj6jowg_xuZCKvZ0sqvg99fzl3YWSjHxdnCYJkSvw2fi7mNnQrGEo9DGVJXxKYxkk85Uod/s320/IMG_4448.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Oh, I wish!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-73889882695272744952023-12-18T15:57:00.000-08:002023-12-18T16:00:40.902-08:00Little Gifts in Little BootiesI was scrolling on Instagram and found the cutest little containers for little gifts or candies. The best part was that it was cheap to make and so easy! The original post was made by Maria Bauer, and I’ll post her profile link below. I’m going to show you the ones I made first. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_e4y8ENce3NpNg_bpI6-CWvXVwvpKEMTNjpWuPE7BTBqUErE7jFqO6chrOSdyc6Gp_L26kp6qoa754k5EHc8Lrl_yF8eBT4Ba0uSdWpm8R2fY4gvfixhNfryGmRpJDy0Y2ywPmT4jK_s0LH7aygBLp6QuwA4vNNz4ekLlsOaXml1LJh-Q14_7DO0Dizd/s3264/IMG_4574.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_e4y8ENce3NpNg_bpI6-CWvXVwvpKEMTNjpWuPE7BTBqUErE7jFqO6chrOSdyc6Gp_L26kp6qoa754k5EHc8Lrl_yF8eBT4Ba0uSdWpm8R2fY4gvfixhNfryGmRpJDy0Y2ywPmT4jK_s0LH7aygBLp6QuwA4vNNz4ekLlsOaXml1LJh-Q14_7DO0Dizd/w300-h400/IMG_4574.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Cute, right? Little booties with little gifts! I love them! I’ll show you how they’re made.<div><br /></div><div><b>Supplies</b>:</div><div>Paper cups </div><div>Napkins</div><div>Tape</div><div>Glue</div><div>Cardstock </div><div>Scissors</div><div>Ribbon</div><div><br /></div><div>You’ll notice I had to cut my cups down an inch or so. I could only find tall paper cups at the dollar store. </div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4yawYxmSoUsBgOgOhgff89nlHW6ptk21dd58w1gblbrS5MIvgbZLLgXHpJ96dTFk_Q2nB1DO1XR5vk_WsMSHih_wEOuC7FHLIqSMnL9ecGI-_1tWvTt7k6f3nWAuKFtXmyEc_DTD3mupEn-bQCqXubRyJ4a1hOH6fBGbXbtVA3wtiXVx_NLmOOBp0bjD/s1656/IMG_4561.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="1446" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4yawYxmSoUsBgOgOhgff89nlHW6ptk21dd58w1gblbrS5MIvgbZLLgXHpJ96dTFk_Q2nB1DO1XR5vk_WsMSHih_wEOuC7FHLIqSMnL9ecGI-_1tWvTt7k6f3nWAuKFtXmyEc_DTD3mupEn-bQCqXubRyJ4a1hOH6fBGbXbtVA3wtiXVx_NLmOOBp0bjD/s320/IMG_4561.jpeg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><div>I opted to make little bottoms for my boots. These were made by tracing the bottom of the cup, and adding a little loop at the front. This is for the toe part of the boot. This is also an optional step. It will work without a sole. I beaded a bit of glue around the bottom rim of the cup and added the sole. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0yLkvlnNeqIOZWRhldwHSu9sWdEtXzF3I9rXZL9pbnQQ5gXQ168mr8fARHpeuOPoNg9LDVPzVZ2-_KPXNs2iw6AzdTgrFbESBGJ0PNsCtIZG6xUcfnLteG6B_Nz2q-EFL__CCNEfRN1uVpy3lpUgHouCaclYt5MKBJnlydmh6VaBifobUf_DNovWYEwM/s2427/IMG_4562.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1987" data-original-width="2427" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0yLkvlnNeqIOZWRhldwHSu9sWdEtXzF3I9rXZL9pbnQQ5gXQ168mr8fARHpeuOPoNg9LDVPzVZ2-_KPXNs2iw6AzdTgrFbESBGJ0PNsCtIZG6xUcfnLteG6B_Nz2q-EFL__CCNEfRN1uVpy3lpUgHouCaclYt5MKBJnlydmh6VaBifobUf_DNovWYEwM/s320/IMG_4562.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Next I placed the cup on a napkin like this, then scrunched up another napkin for the toe of the boot. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZkIu1ZKkyur5bqsBYfQoBMuQxLVqw7tQadYCoKkgrh4f2Ikh9uhyXXKSlli36Q4uZfvNCyHnQgBOCuwGeGqJHh78EPCXM3smvOuq_NfFE8szJUELQlgAV49qxHJnBkkF_88TmKAID5_HI90UAcxkGcaXiJQO4B1irRYslYxscklirceKB2Gr0ojxBUC8/s3264/IMG_4564.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZkIu1ZKkyur5bqsBYfQoBMuQxLVqw7tQadYCoKkgrh4f2Ikh9uhyXXKSlli36Q4uZfvNCyHnQgBOCuwGeGqJHh78EPCXM3smvOuq_NfFE8szJUELQlgAV49qxHJnBkkF_88TmKAID5_HI90UAcxkGcaXiJQO4B1irRYslYxscklirceKB2Gr0ojxBUC8/w300-h400/IMG_4564.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Next I pulled the napkin at the front of the boot over the rim of the cup, pushing in a bit at the top of the toe round, and then taped that into place on the inside of the cup. That’s enough to hold it in place while you pleat and fold the napkin into the cup all the way around. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The toe part is a bit tricky but just play with it until it looks ok. This is how one of mine looked before I taped the inside of the cup down a bit better. I did the front part first, but whatever works. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihWEZ02TVTS05uWYTg5QWvNamePs_aY4UqhNuFqzRsfTn54CdwNILHQJvCXWQlStbtBqcJV442HG3-3keYd0T5r-K7RdZ3O6uRMws8M6IfA_VAYaR5kIpjIbYLl3XUEk_AblddXEs1WgdKwrQ51ZbankVw8vFYYAYxyeXXUV7HQqgPr7_cpkQRQL2jUEH/s2448/IMG_4570.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihWEZ02TVTS05uWYTg5QWvNamePs_aY4UqhNuFqzRsfTn54CdwNILHQJvCXWQlStbtBqcJV442HG3-3keYd0T5r-K7RdZ3O6uRMws8M6IfA_VAYaR5kIpjIbYLl3XUEk_AblddXEs1WgdKwrQ51ZbankVw8vFYYAYxyeXXUV7HQqgPr7_cpkQRQL2jUEH/s320/IMG_4570.jpeg" width="320" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckX1Hg8zJstJtYVy6kCb1THXtun5n5CNmjjSsu8Ip2fa7Mlaou8m8kSL2-XxeczxnVn0h_kVNMiXthuOYv_hK6RrohyaZUMEDgZP2QyqhC0uKSipBwOHZFsZz_ziZvnu12Yee6RrdTXM0Np_P_Qdjpkv1EFgVUttnELTlNehkZs6_n6GkZ8L1TZ5NSVz7/s2448/IMG_4569.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckX1Hg8zJstJtYVy6kCb1THXtun5n5CNmjjSsu8Ip2fa7Mlaou8m8kSL2-XxeczxnVn0h_kVNMiXthuOYv_hK6RrohyaZUMEDgZP2QyqhC0uKSipBwOHZFsZz_ziZvnu12Yee6RrdTXM0Np_P_Qdjpkv1EFgVUttnELTlNehkZs6_n6GkZ8L1TZ5NSVz7/s320/IMG_4569.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>More tape wherever you think it’s needed. There’s the inside of mine. It doesn’t matter that it looks messy because the kids will take the gift and candy, and the boot will eventually be thrown out with the wrap. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPa8SEKFnywCwn6nSomlyswIXVCJqGDHo-rPRUrhHzc-VUEC_STSIZVXRTWh-6DpEBHon5izB41pBX_3Az66gepq610lQb7WEyA7q-99XQoICCoHx1QhV7_w__-PXZkz8AHrca3bcIXNtf-O9aSF5OFgAx7vQ84V6a19IU-eP7iTPDCOT5otcPMsKuYyWT/s2448/IMG_4568.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPa8SEKFnywCwn6nSomlyswIXVCJqGDHo-rPRUrhHzc-VUEC_STSIZVXRTWh-6DpEBHon5izB41pBX_3Az66gepq610lQb7WEyA7q-99XQoICCoHx1QhV7_w__-PXZkz8AHrca3bcIXNtf-O9aSF5OFgAx7vQ84V6a19IU-eP7iTPDCOT5otcPMsKuYyWT/s320/IMG_4568.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And here it is with the ribbon on. If you’re good with tying bows, 24” will do you. If you struggle, cut 30”. You can cut the tails down after. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqV1XU__7lFh98Zf9jqGivANoGS2NzYI4YDoRW2bEEBi5e_yi82VtI-MqfVHQPy_AG3ZhZ1tjIR2Voh8nJacxF6CkWnac6OP8V5OdYc96V1HLbG-Qdhj5Oa8-q4SVJWMbB7aQVwObCWqqBowUYgKjMUPC8p2VmT4GqCTEo2z8Rd0_nWkSpmwSTLJwd8PAx/s2200/IMG_4571.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2200" data-original-width="2003" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqV1XU__7lFh98Zf9jqGivANoGS2NzYI4YDoRW2bEEBi5e_yi82VtI-MqfVHQPy_AG3ZhZ1tjIR2Voh8nJacxF6CkWnac6OP8V5OdYc96V1HLbG-Qdhj5Oa8-q4SVJWMbB7aQVwObCWqqBowUYgKjMUPC8p2VmT4GqCTEo2z8Rd0_nWkSpmwSTLJwd8PAx/w364-h400/IMG_4571.jpeg" width="364" /></a></div><br /><div>Then comes the really fun part where we fill it with candy and gifts. Two of these have gifts included, and two are going to be included with gifts and only contain chocolate, candy canes, gummies, etc. If you are giving gift cards or jewelry, etc., these are perfect for teens or kids. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSMGjL9PE9w3xOkfg0xJZgaUj9FWzVz-g87XQq7__j7aM2SBEpp82Sce1_l2zT7wHWqcgmnpiyuVf1GpvQaXRDPcQ9otp58EqCEkZgC7tzj5xWuVCOP9ioyeP9gjEc4z3DKPv9FCA6OBGqxXVjYiFW4B6u5-3vYLtdJfPfxM9bZaTadGGrGpK36eladBq/s3264/IMG_4573.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSMGjL9PE9w3xOkfg0xJZgaUj9FWzVz-g87XQq7__j7aM2SBEpp82Sce1_l2zT7wHWqcgmnpiyuVf1GpvQaXRDPcQ9otp58EqCEkZgC7tzj5xWuVCOP9ioyeP9gjEc4z3DKPv9FCA6OBGqxXVjYiFW4B6u5-3vYLtdJfPfxM9bZaTadGGrGpK36eladBq/w300-h400/IMG_4573.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br />I opted to throw these in a see-through Christmas bag. I still have to tie them, but cute, right?? </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQArMiqCsNgpvSOyWH5vlA6guAoc95wMmrF534fX-6M7y4Kb5M8kkKFovsi42MLbn-2qfhlXkU-MUSNCMWQM8TBIYa66vD8j5_REnFohbVbED_U40TnElbkfoort6E6shDMyk6lOF-2WGn3HaXidi7YfugqJoo9GPdhpRWoHFRXrDw0HVyd9HQ9XgbKaPx/s3264/IMG_4575.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQArMiqCsNgpvSOyWH5vlA6guAoc95wMmrF534fX-6M7y4Kb5M8kkKFovsi42MLbn-2qfhlXkU-MUSNCMWQM8TBIYa66vD8j5_REnFohbVbED_U40TnElbkfoort6E6shDMyk6lOF-2WGn3HaXidi7YfugqJoo9GPdhpRWoHFRXrDw0HVyd9HQ9XgbKaPx/w480-h640/IMG_4575.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>Hope you try to make your own. As promised, here’s the link to Maria Bauer at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0b-FguoCne/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="> Maria’s Foodstyle</a>. You’ll find a little video there as well which may be easier for some to follow along with. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by <span style="font-family: arial;">!</span></div><div>Blessings to you this Christmas,</div><div>C~ </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMtgrf4cIyybltxJ5-AtW2SrFGdR_WV8Ynp2vDBsj5ZuHeSWfhlQCGPalquRwkEUtauhvLIRO0WS9Mb_85e_ZSFd2kitI_PUCFlH3rislzwMZpmGZ9-mQumxyTZ603gP_ZtlWJ0ln-CNj5JSRV2Lt14FCdpgld1FyIqZZhByGZnPJlk-W_ECJrTsHhV-_/s782/IMG_4578.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="727" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMtgrf4cIyybltxJ5-AtW2SrFGdR_WV8Ynp2vDBsj5ZuHeSWfhlQCGPalquRwkEUtauhvLIRO0WS9Mb_85e_ZSFd2kitI_PUCFlH3rislzwMZpmGZ9-mQumxyTZ603gP_ZtlWJ0ln-CNj5JSRV2Lt14FCdpgld1FyIqZZhByGZnPJlk-W_ECJrTsHhV-_/s320/IMG_4578.jpeg" width="297" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-62820066996056139052023-12-03T16:01:00.000-08:002023-12-03T16:54:38.902-08:00Quick Christmas Cards 2023Hello all,<div><br /></div><div>To be honest, I wasn’t going to make Christmas cards this year. Twice, I went to the store and looked at boxed cards and came away without a purchase. Then I looked at my old partially used Christmas paper pads and guilted myself into making some quick cards. I made 4 cards one day, 8 the next and I have 3 on the go today. </div><div><br /></div><div>Am I impressed with myself? No, not really. My tastes have changed over the years. I raised 4 boys and now that I’m in an empty nest everything looks much too cutesy. I wanted elegant, but that wasn’t happening with these papers. Lol. </div><div><br /></div><div>The boys have grown up and apparently I have too? Maybe? Anyway, I was committed to using these papers up, so off I went into a crafting frenzy. </div><div><br /></div><div>The background was supposed to look warm and fuzzy. Instead it looks like dirty snow. Sorry. 🤦🏻♀️ Can’t win ‘em all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">T<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUM_juySaAmqOB9RgrGphNNAzoN6eGe6Kg4SEPJzkgI24z0g2sdhLxYm37cXF4CLVSshEg6aYcKSHeoAxzqssOGLIa9ndDMM59FyMhzW2QucwEmWhyGCKuCxpHwN9w9hbO9N627oZdu-oUU-rbZXM5Zglhsk8msT-gVZllujwL9caersZIdM8qyMJyCA0F/s2099/IMG_4487.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1586" data-original-width="2099" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUM_juySaAmqOB9RgrGphNNAzoN6eGe6Kg4SEPJzkgI24z0g2sdhLxYm37cXF4CLVSshEg6aYcKSHeoAxzqssOGLIa9ndDMM59FyMhzW2QucwEmWhyGCKuCxpHwN9w9hbO9N627oZdu-oUU-rbZXM5Zglhsk8msT-gVZllujwL9caersZIdM8qyMJyCA0F/w400-h303/IMG_4487.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbMwrB5qZUMpbpzR-LtoK4JB0QDxjS6it9-PcCilbBsnIMwuublf_3O1a9mhOn_JVmfvkGwfgcfA1yHgUSQMHn1tWFnHyIHSQIg9ZlJbbtWfQnddBP728E0Fr7cBau9SbBSygUJmMmrL8ukEZ2EybBvMPO6UQRpiXJQWvoHfjJyFZSE3FbSGS2PbzDpO2/s2351/IMG_4488.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Will I make more, or will I end up at the store again? </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I really don’t know. I guess we will all find out soon. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Hey, thanks for stopping by!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Blessings,</div><div style="text-align: left;">C~</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hY3uzm5farzT_846y1jNagIE-5tO_bPDwhb4freIuWKWXkdL8K0KLk2R8r8_4T1_oAJ73jx11-N2yO5Ot9pGqaeWzuefVMOwp2mvZ2TFHzL8DrpuPPiceLdcxyla8E6tLHFoP9SNRVa0xAi8c8JcGoTDBAM5FVKeocJnpp3-BntHD5h9Yrbisz9wjiiq/s1511/IMG_4496.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1511" data-original-width="1053" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hY3uzm5farzT_846y1jNagIE-5tO_bPDwhb4freIuWKWXkdL8K0KLk2R8r8_4T1_oAJ73jx11-N2yO5Ot9pGqaeWzuefVMOwp2mvZ2TFHzL8DrpuPPiceLdcxyla8E6tLHFoP9SNRVa0xAi8c8JcGoTDBAM5FVKeocJnpp3-BntHD5h9Yrbisz9wjiiq/w222-h320/IMG_4496.jpeg" width="222" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-60559231393085733662023-11-25T10:31:00.000-08:002023-11-25T10:35:44.049-08:00Retro Flash 2Good morning,<div><br /></div><div>It’s been a very busy couple of weeks in this household, but I did manage to slip in some cutting, sewing and embroidering. I absolutely love these quilt patterns I’m working on. If you like sewing, applique and embroidery, these will fit the bill. The best part is that I was able to get each block pattern for free from <a href="https://suzyssitcom.com/" target="_blank">Suzy’s Sitcom</a>. She has many free patterns which come out every month. Do check her page out. </div><div><br /></div><div>This quilt reflects life in the 50’s, when bowling, jukeboxes and crazy color combos were the thing. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGYuiaKjXh47yJGSCT-zqth34vMrikmxYlofBXo9qCt7c-QzWguSnTnRaUl3SueOwLqHJSRmnB-73EdOfxr7AH-jj4JxxQUBBeWGw4eAKvFgGNPU7YEnyH6x2LOXmZn-Fkqs63RcgQtLljtdIIPvJNl9YtvktAzwp4D8Ed-NRttvdhAvfXiL6xY9E4Bi8/s2347/IMG_4438.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1816" data-original-width="2347" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGYuiaKjXh47yJGSCT-zqth34vMrikmxYlofBXo9qCt7c-QzWguSnTnRaUl3SueOwLqHJSRmnB-73EdOfxr7AH-jj4JxxQUBBeWGw4eAKvFgGNPU7YEnyH6x2LOXmZn-Fkqs63RcgQtLljtdIIPvJNl9YtvktAzwp4D8Ed-NRttvdhAvfXiL6xY9E4Bi8/w400-h310/IMG_4438.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who wants to go bowling?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGY59mINISDfaQXrNE4O33jk2tM02GvXNhuF7CAtF7924TNh05Slr8VVE2eTyNo3NkMFV0v-Q8I9huGx6i-Cpbk2Zu7lRoJ-NBNmo8Iu53X_aEo4hIpbpCfjCWY27UsTtcMQVEgzNKXRuSgmWISQrxIfNfLhD5iVmxDS4ZtiqRNBBVLIl2WZ0-21j0K1w_/s2184/IMG_4439.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2184" data-original-width="1674" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGY59mINISDfaQXrNE4O33jk2tM02GvXNhuF7CAtF7924TNh05Slr8VVE2eTyNo3NkMFV0v-Q8I9huGx6i-Cpbk2Zu7lRoJ-NBNmo8Iu53X_aEo4hIpbpCfjCWY27UsTtcMQVEgzNKXRuSgmWISQrxIfNfLhD5iVmxDS4ZtiqRNBBVLIl2WZ0-21j0K1w_/w306-h400/IMG_4439.jpeg" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These big jukeboxes were so popular. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later they were replaced by little individual jukeboxes at each diner table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Remember? So fun<span style="font-family: arial;">!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraOImD1xno-KPCVn5Qm242Pr1q4oOSyKE8RtYPoDRqTK79dQ3Yej2Phy24nRpkmk5qQp9SZ562EdVw2Klxs22XQ0sbI6_U-RSkjukRZYV7zriw6MY1t3a_QD-OjrOxn043kZxosQLeoylpNxFRx_kEfG2bwHERqFkWH04b1vcl8WziZ1sOGF67UzEPAbU/s2354/IMG_4440.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="2354" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgraOImD1xno-KPCVn5Qm242Pr1q4oOSyKE8RtYPoDRqTK79dQ3Yej2Phy24nRpkmk5qQp9SZ562EdVw2Klxs22XQ0sbI6_U-RSkjukRZYV7zriw6MY1t3a_QD-OjrOxn043kZxosQLeoylpNxFRx_kEfG2bwHERqFkWH04b1vcl8WziZ1sOGF67UzEPAbU/w400-h297/IMG_4440.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here’s your typical living room setup. The only thing missing is the standing ashtray. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the TV rabbit ears and the old phone. No selfies back then<span style="font-family: arial;">!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The ‘stylish’ lamp takes me back to my earlier years. </div><div><br /></div>A couple of progress pics…before the embroidery.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wNYiBlw18GVNIPGaVkanBUE2FgjyClePQNqOtu_xPNocvsHsATJ4VBH5G4jq6tTH3rfdQYc7PrgU6VIfBVfCgyHJoRbeZ9m0H3AXJ6jDg902tNs9OdVzXqcnHz36Y6mnhKdI9h77gQFS2uJDp6v2W698LzafHR2v4HdTwYCLmfzQS6K3pl60FrX6jJXJ/s2385/IMG_4317.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1845" data-original-width="2385" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wNYiBlw18GVNIPGaVkanBUE2FgjyClePQNqOtu_xPNocvsHsATJ4VBH5G4jq6tTH3rfdQYc7PrgU6VIfBVfCgyHJoRbeZ9m0H3AXJ6jDg902tNs9OdVzXqcnHz36Y6mnhKdI9h77gQFS2uJDp6v2W698LzafHR2v4HdTwYCLmfzQS6K3pl60FrX6jJXJ/s320/IMG_4317.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRZNWb8Qj8FTfSWyXfoZs444-Ej5KxEQjwTlj8mp_3KfxSCLcD3TVdSTf9MTdEu7mJrx88r7WBc-d0L6gPxzBDGizel1Uib9kONmeIp9t1ouA5V9iPRx4v4h1l3xbzyWfmsjk8rfURTI8YFNqYxhxGDbCaG22tBHVPZGbxDTNittbSxZszjGQhIlwL3iK/s2430/IMG_4435.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1505" data-original-width="2430" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRZNWb8Qj8FTfSWyXfoZs444-Ej5KxEQjwTlj8mp_3KfxSCLcD3TVdSTf9MTdEu7mJrx88r7WBc-d0L6gPxzBDGizel1Uib9kONmeIp9t1ouA5V9iPRx4v4h1l3xbzyWfmsjk8rfURTI8YFNqYxhxGDbCaG22tBHVPZGbxDTNittbSxZszjGQhIlwL3iK/s320/IMG_4435.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div>I’ve really enjoyed working on this quilt. Only three blocks to go, then the finishing. This one is raw edge, but I’m going over the edges with invisible stitching so it doesn’t fray. </div><div><br /></div><div>I’ve also completed another Tweet as Honey block and have two more blocks to go for that one. I’m guessing I’ll finish them both around the same time. I’ve also got some other patterns and things perking in my noggin. Hopefully I’ll get to some of those soon too. </div><div><br /></div><div>Well thanks for popping in and have a wonderful weekend,</div><div>Blessings,</div><div>C~</div></div></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-80642256898913989802023-11-11T17:11:00.001-08:002023-11-11T19:37:26.618-08:00Retro Flash!Hello,<div><br /></div><div>As promised I’m sharing a few blocks from my Retro Flash applique quilt which is a work in progress. This quilt has only 9 blocks and these are the first three I made. I will be securing the edges of the applique with a zig zag as well, but for now I’m getting everything in place. </div><div><br /></div><div>This block takes place at the Drive-in movies<span style="font-family: arial;">! </span> I have memories of almost driving away with the speakers still inside the car and having to back up to place them back in their holders. Some people snuck in extra friends in the trunks of their cars; plus who can forget the snack bar where you could get all kinds of goodies? Those were the days, but by the time I experienced them it was about 22 years later<span style="font-family: arial;">! </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I loved putting together this block. So much detail</span><span style="font-family: arial;">!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDA_9_K91JQxfyPXhlA76hPvTTrQJYPgszXqmw8KVyC3B_Ewf3cIagTvH1Yebesjn1f-ky-kZDAODAABJrSFWnPSAuHpurbiPkN0uNdEHiWD9UQnLlkZtgasIYZrcnQdni0vnBDMma1Dxyry3Aky95PsSWqzdF_9_C_2t3Rrw1AN8yduHCKumFAAvhTrXu/s2150/IMG_4344.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1625" data-original-width="2150" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDA_9_K91JQxfyPXhlA76hPvTTrQJYPgszXqmw8KVyC3B_Ewf3cIagTvH1Yebesjn1f-ky-kZDAODAABJrSFWnPSAuHpurbiPkN0uNdEHiWD9UQnLlkZtgasIYZrcnQdni0vnBDMma1Dxyry3Aky95PsSWqzdF_9_C_2t3Rrw1AN8yduHCKumFAAvhTrXu/w400-h303/IMG_4344.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, the old time diners, but those that had drive thru’s were a new thing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7QiIXqf1ErSuLEMEBDizJ_gMxZHjSla0IZJeoUn7LA2H9VoZJTj0uvmMR96KmUt9c7FxZpF9gt_FwqwXrdtbkopO4R9X5uYbI7NT8j1jqO9AUvC_VJmmpCihNQmZg1I9_f9ll7ntrsOowcRh2OMObV9lmLBbdHUwIRNlmnvgKId_tdYztDjxFOvuusqg/s2588/IMG_4301.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2588" data-original-width="2049" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7QiIXqf1ErSuLEMEBDizJ_gMxZHjSla0IZJeoUn7LA2H9VoZJTj0uvmMR96KmUt9c7FxZpF9gt_FwqwXrdtbkopO4R9X5uYbI7NT8j1jqO9AUvC_VJmmpCihNQmZg1I9_f9ll7ntrsOowcRh2OMObV9lmLBbdHUwIRNlmnvgKId_tdYztDjxFOvuusqg/w316-h400/IMG_4301.jpeg" width="316" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This block really goes back to before my time. A waitress came out to deliver your food in roller skates. Imagine the skills they needed. The trays attached to your drivers window which had to be open to hold them. A little chilly some days perhaps, but oh, the nostalgia of it all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji28hlIW-v2TPhefR7tzm-gRR22F2aVOQOrWV7dm9ZmwEKlLU5GjaUe8OkdhhxJ2fncPutfdgbOtKdH19TIT_ymhpd6swTFgxSO-46Wrs3AKaA2Q7yqd2m8dE-kyz71wXW-dEydCGsOND-CjVajPf7_fHppRYOAOVFY0VY34EB5r2F9ZGmlncTHhKouH0/s1784/IMG_4343.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1783" data-original-width="1784" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji28hlIW-v2TPhefR7tzm-gRR22F2aVOQOrWV7dm9ZmwEKlLU5GjaUe8OkdhhxJ2fncPutfdgbOtKdH19TIT_ymhpd6swTFgxSO-46Wrs3AKaA2Q7yqd2m8dE-kyz71wXW-dEydCGsOND-CjVajPf7_fHppRYOAOVFY0VY34EB5r2F9ZGmlncTHhKouH0/w400-h400/IMG_4343.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’m working on the next two blocks already. One is bowling, and the other is a jukebox. I have received my next block for the Tweet as Honey quilt, so once I complete these two I’ll start on it too. I’m finding that I enjoy working on more than one quilt at a time as I get bored easily. </div><div><br /></div>I noticed these pictures are a bit dark, so I apologize for that, but it’s 4:30 and with the time change I forget how quickly it gets dark out now! Hopefully the next lot will be a bit brighter. <div><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for more quilt block fun coming your way! And yes, hands off my scissors<span style="font-family: arial;">!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6o_KcCkC5aW24GA90WEQcsB4SP1AfV1I7zjj8_tk_cf4IF0vbOYUluaMQewtVTUn4Jr0WMdogEeTePuoOklqMXKdGCdW0jjV7cztvQzsvWUfZHRiD9W3bV6ccyaIB44dNdkce8F-r47FiiCKGHQIEFOi4OOOUOZs85SkMWaRq950KxQcz4yy3AwN8qHmK/s1579/IMG_4329.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="1579" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6o_KcCkC5aW24GA90WEQcsB4SP1AfV1I7zjj8_tk_cf4IF0vbOYUluaMQewtVTUn4Jr0WMdogEeTePuoOklqMXKdGCdW0jjV7cztvQzsvWUfZHRiD9W3bV6ccyaIB44dNdkce8F-r47FiiCKGHQIEFOi4OOOUOZs85SkMWaRq950KxQcz4yy3AwN8qHmK/s320/IMG_4329.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div>Blessings,</div><div><br /></div><div>Carmen</div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-77908006730428479242023-11-02T08:51:00.000-07:002023-11-02T08:51:44.881-07:00Tweet as Honey 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Good morning,</span></div><div><br /></div><div>November is here - - already! This year has flown by for me with all of its ups and downs, but ultimately life is good. There is a bit of a nip in the air some days, and I’m spending more time indoors than usual. Lately that means I’m getting much more sewing done. I’m here to show you the last 3 blocks in my ‘Tweet as Honey’ sew along by <a href="https://suzyssitcom.com/" target="_blank">Suzy’s Sitcom.</a> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwEvpbmDJFPWIaqO8c9-sXVDQdKyPzdGzjD5FiB7_sLm_26G55mkO9joxKwfq4BiiuldaYtUQBLJJF6GVxEJ6QQjPayz6oHCHAxOBBb_tv2e2JpIErhRYJgzTM488h0i5hHNwI3iuIogNe0byTBy0-BS5CUL7q19g5vKoKpsS-rr6vIjfjqfLf2GlhxUZV/s2246/IMG_4298.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2231" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwEvpbmDJFPWIaqO8c9-sXVDQdKyPzdGzjD5FiB7_sLm_26G55mkO9joxKwfq4BiiuldaYtUQBLJJF6GVxEJ6QQjPayz6oHCHAxOBBb_tv2e2JpIErhRYJgzTM488h0i5hHNwI3iuIogNe0byTBy0-BS5CUL7q19g5vKoKpsS-rr6vIjfjqfLf2GlhxUZV/s320/IMG_4298.jpeg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcF0TIgUEcf8-KIoBwMGTTw039ca0Pkx0bJdLGTeiQzz2XerHMhQoNPbQYd_tsgTF5EDq_7gsu6BVXqtO88VUmaz32WdHHX-0EJZnyGoOx0MkrVeXMixLqtczQiXq1LudgZw7hC3oj6Kecs_zbKePndUqsrxe-xejirjJmEdy6WmeeUqvqAQwqGzQ947O/s2195/IMG_4299.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2165" data-original-width="2195" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWcF0TIgUEcf8-KIoBwMGTTw039ca0Pkx0bJdLGTeiQzz2XerHMhQoNPbQYd_tsgTF5EDq_7gsu6BVXqtO88VUmaz32WdHHX-0EJZnyGoOx0MkrVeXMixLqtczQiXq1LudgZw7hC3oj6Kecs_zbKePndUqsrxe-xejirjJmEdy6WmeeUqvqAQwqGzQ947O/s320/IMG_4299.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfqm2-yOrK6b0qO_t8RRVXAt40CnIMg0PjkquLS8JoIBwW61aqlQYejaXZcSSG9GSXSS7FsTV7s8C_ryJwL9LMtlyUQdI57jRCi_YTVWCmfXQyHJqMcd_FqDgm7m2cFGaAx3dHSxiVOePTqSLY2tYsYBiaPbwjN10PxaTgfScmKSc19tXxabiWqYBZS6M/s2158/IMG_4300.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2113" data-original-width="2158" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfqm2-yOrK6b0qO_t8RRVXAt40CnIMg0PjkquLS8JoIBwW61aqlQYejaXZcSSG9GSXSS7FsTV7s8C_ryJwL9LMtlyUQdI57jRCi_YTVWCmfXQyHJqMcd_FqDgm7m2cFGaAx3dHSxiVOePTqSLY2tYsYBiaPbwjN10PxaTgfScmKSc19tXxabiWqYBZS6M/s320/IMG_4300.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It’s early here so the lighting is a bit low, but they showed up ok. I have 3 blocks and some side panels left to do on this one before I can put the back on and quilt it. I do all my quilting by free motion as I think it adds a personal touch. You’ll note that this is an appliqued quilt which features some embroidery as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If you’d like to see the other blocks I’ve done for this quilt, click on ‘sewing’ under labels in the sidebar or at the bottom of this post. You can also search for ‘Tweet as Honey’ in the sidebar. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I’m working on another of Suzy’s quilt patterns as well called ‘Retro Flash.’ It’s a delightfully fun themed quilt from the 50’s. Poodle skirts, Drive Ins, and jukeboxes are just some of the blocks included. I’ll include some of those blocks in my next post. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">C~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCJxdNMnrt2txW0QbXg938GEJhwgcc81QZW4YKLDj_o0ri0P4soptEAHeanCd_F8NmjKF-QIMCkSQTJ7N_FXUOv1dkEjA8uaNrszdQVxDyEq1Z-IecWz-3mcY8Y_Gn5gBW7Qqhs2nUvcz6EBQUBr5RTGFvpIxqEF30ala1yoJFWvzVkM_0zPewS6e8RBC/s2160/IMG_4254.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="1620" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCJxdNMnrt2txW0QbXg938GEJhwgcc81QZW4YKLDj_o0ri0P4soptEAHeanCd_F8NmjKF-QIMCkSQTJ7N_FXUOv1dkEjA8uaNrszdQVxDyEq1Z-IecWz-3mcY8Y_Gn5gBW7Qqhs2nUvcz6EBQUBr5RTGFvpIxqEF30ala1yoJFWvzVkM_0zPewS6e8RBC/s320/IMG_4254.png" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-34534896294602225492023-08-20T19:43:00.000-07:002023-08-20T19:43:14.896-07:00Tweet as Honey 2Hi,<div><br /></div><div>I’m popping in today to show you the progress on my <a href="https://suzyssitcom.com/" target="_blank">Suzy’s Sitcom </a>quilt “Tweet as Honey.”The first post is <a href="https://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2023/07/tweet-as-honey.html" target="_blank">here</a> if you’d like to see the first 3 blocks.</div><div><br /></div><div>Suzy always seems to have a few quilts available as a sew along - free on a monthly basis. If you miss a month, the block pattern is available to purchase at a minimal cost. If you prefer you can buy her quilt patterns outright and work at your own pace. I’ve participated in two of her quilt sew alongs and absolutely am loving it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the last three blocks I made. I’m doing raw edge applique. There is lots of embroidery work on this one too, which I enjoy. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbct6ncZcpAxg0_cmJl_BxvsTYAlcZHJoc_TNLmuMcN7cyNLGn2ByNl9lUS-jdtpWR4y03hX-5cWNBm__OOGqD5_qTC77XKIfvgPsH0TJV_ZLffOjvm_bwoVdUQlQNzFHbRp3ZdJqDEhlj8G2gznQXyBmBSfsT7eeVSOFxN2BEtvQzgN_-cS0gIh3mpKvV/s2242/9FFED27C-63FB-4787-99D7-57DFEC4649D1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2216" data-original-width="2242" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbct6ncZcpAxg0_cmJl_BxvsTYAlcZHJoc_TNLmuMcN7cyNLGn2ByNl9lUS-jdtpWR4y03hX-5cWNBm__OOGqD5_qTC77XKIfvgPsH0TJV_ZLffOjvm_bwoVdUQlQNzFHbRp3ZdJqDEhlj8G2gznQXyBmBSfsT7eeVSOFxN2BEtvQzgN_-cS0gIh3mpKvV/w400-h395/9FFED27C-63FB-4787-99D7-57DFEC4649D1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7odo13GX-cN9JTfUotqGpAF3_CCd_DWGIIW6Q8YZz-BJZuPwtrZ9tZpmn6ez8qy_B4Dm55stT4U7xwdqy9Vj5py6EaS7jyA6dkMqEUHHSDD8-NBs9sEjhg0a3bUmjW1gu5UciGTy1Wh4LWWD6pzgXziarVmWsKByKjR8RDk87NSvA4vOLBXnW7IS8fSf2/s2149/C6664F07-950B-4185-8F4F-50D0C1F50985.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2126" data-original-width="2149" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7odo13GX-cN9JTfUotqGpAF3_CCd_DWGIIW6Q8YZz-BJZuPwtrZ9tZpmn6ez8qy_B4Dm55stT4U7xwdqy9Vj5py6EaS7jyA6dkMqEUHHSDD8-NBs9sEjhg0a3bUmjW1gu5UciGTy1Wh4LWWD6pzgXziarVmWsKByKjR8RDk87NSvA4vOLBXnW7IS8fSf2/w400-h396/C6664F07-950B-4185-8F4F-50D0C1F50985.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqjxldxEdnhfFueXv8VAdZY4AhvjQ17fVwroFNngjJJjDqMdTyCpFflil5X_XZ--Er6AJp6zl9kcPlQJIi8eR5Ep-PLnt705xJ-fQ7AMRF9lJosNCKQR5xNWL_aq62IosbnSkZ_j9yJlWHi-3yBiQcM-0nunRELmRjgJup6MpU3wuZzZAqYzijAOZesFM/s2121/CC72067D-6C5A-4EE7-BF1B-C000FD98B511.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2058" data-original-width="2121" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqjxldxEdnhfFueXv8VAdZY4AhvjQ17fVwroFNngjJJjDqMdTyCpFflil5X_XZ--Er6AJp6zl9kcPlQJIi8eR5Ep-PLnt705xJ-fQ7AMRF9lJosNCKQR5xNWL_aq62IosbnSkZ_j9yJlWHi-3yBiQcM-0nunRELmRjgJup6MpU3wuZzZAqYzijAOZesFM/w400-h388/CC72067D-6C5A-4EE7-BF1B-C000FD98B511.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You’ll notice I haven’t quilted the backgrounds yet. There’s definitely some puckering from the embroidery, but that won’t be a problem once I get the quilting in place. There will be sashing in between each block. Then I’ll have to figure out how I’m joining them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There’s also some edging included…one on each side every three blocks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOab3Geg1ORIsJUiea4_-vhFvL4Sf0GVfgox6j44cfAFXG4LQr0drya5Mj5vZfII4zB7v3C44t31hodn5ftytlGGd0HpG0dE5EwOuWuNoStX_POK6avB13LUTWDapR22FkZMRVSeMr0UC7DKEHya1HLT7mlDwcBBfRzDaCrA9aHrt1JIIZh5-y6Y1YMSF4/s2578/89B4F45F-7FCE-4B5C-AD85-9C4945E2B8AA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2578" data-original-width="2154" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOab3Geg1ORIsJUiea4_-vhFvL4Sf0GVfgox6j44cfAFXG4LQr0drya5Mj5vZfII4zB7v3C44t31hodn5ftytlGGd0HpG0dE5EwOuWuNoStX_POK6avB13LUTWDapR22FkZMRVSeMr0UC7DKEHya1HLT7mlDwcBBfRzDaCrA9aHrt1JIIZh5-y6Y1YMSF4/w334-h400/89B4F45F-7FCE-4B5C-AD85-9C4945E2B8AA.jpeg" width="334" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope this one turns out as good as the first one did. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, thanks for stopping by,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">C~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7dDZc6BJNf-76E-wX4rEsfXf-zf6cY-8tKDwos872znS-0GQbhPFS0BGt7l3qKPzP6i4gpE33Aovoi-ZBSrTzXpa2a1mF-OnJA04lBTNDuKLWu9pv0yl6H2t-jaB44k9Jy1L4-CT2jsa8u8MJDIDbXemVBN26_Ar7NqXHNCZrVq1oyXxjnEVvvaMM7V7/s1178/7F42DA37-2A03-4204-BB9C-C86A6F410C20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="1062" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7dDZc6BJNf-76E-wX4rEsfXf-zf6cY-8tKDwos872znS-0GQbhPFS0BGt7l3qKPzP6i4gpE33Aovoi-ZBSrTzXpa2a1mF-OnJA04lBTNDuKLWu9pv0yl6H2t-jaB44k9Jy1L4-CT2jsa8u8MJDIDbXemVBN26_Ar7NqXHNCZrVq1oyXxjnEVvvaMM7V7/w180-h200/7F42DA37-2A03-4204-BB9C-C86A6F410C20.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-46113381841012053172023-08-15T13:29:00.001-07:002023-08-15T13:29:14.299-07:00Guy Cards<p>Hello, </p><div><br /></div><div>I don’t know where you live, but here in the interior of BC, Canada we’re looking at temperatures of about 40C (104F), so guess where I’m staying? That’s right, inside where it’s cool. I have quite a few birthdays coming up (why are there so many between fall and Christmas?) so I’ve been spending some time making cards. I have two done, so I’ll share those today.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first one is for my husband whose birthday is today! He’s 64 and still younger than me. Mmm hmmmm, I robbed the cradle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2s0r4fBaKUNZH4VTC4htGKtk3AF43FP7C6y1IqaeVeomepOQD2TlYDSgEKccloaKqVKtx_pYlapLlFDN022n96FElQ8-ER0Q6RaUsyl3lm7sBPCKtVdK896F-zcHJ7pwilw4APkH0Mb6MgfemHDvKLScKBWQmyppSwUF-tek6dE-lt5wOTYquK693VNw/s2337/FA3F71FA-5590-467C-A575-47D429D1EAF8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2094" data-original-width="2337" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2s0r4fBaKUNZH4VTC4htGKtk3AF43FP7C6y1IqaeVeomepOQD2TlYDSgEKccloaKqVKtx_pYlapLlFDN022n96FElQ8-ER0Q6RaUsyl3lm7sBPCKtVdK896F-zcHJ7pwilw4APkH0Mb6MgfemHDvKLScKBWQmyppSwUF-tek6dE-lt5wOTYquK693VNw/w400-h359/FA3F71FA-5590-467C-A575-47D429D1EAF8.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I covered the writing on the inside, because you know, it’s highly inappropriate. (Kidding)</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarMhnAZGi6YVqr-m2SIrm_SVIiNOoUrKpHdIQQvmHHvG5-HREkd6aEcZKAdwjVCcqnYlSTZH3iAkd-J8zdit75vpUhweTRnJRSuiny_SLEjX7R3L5mAbXvagJvJBCAZmu7AcJfob-8Npyx8MjBFU3ABP7pc3X7M_3YzCVfIYOo6EjlJY1ZxFWcWY1PRj-/s2932/78F62591-9279-4A06-9289-298047B173D8.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2932" data-original-width="2176" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarMhnAZGi6YVqr-m2SIrm_SVIiNOoUrKpHdIQQvmHHvG5-HREkd6aEcZKAdwjVCcqnYlSTZH3iAkd-J8zdit75vpUhweTRnJRSuiny_SLEjX7R3L5mAbXvagJvJBCAZmu7AcJfob-8Npyx8MjBFU3ABP7pc3X7M_3YzCVfIYOo6EjlJY1ZxFWcWY1PRj-/w296-h400/78F62591-9279-4A06-9289-298047B173D8.jpeg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>I love the stamps and stickers that come with this collection. It’s Graphic 45’s Catch of the Day. It’s one set I’ve used over and over again. I love it. Great for guy cards. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDH-pUXSc9xox2zfanF5OTqjLQ7RJKilmcDXAraZADISkiXud62wYWJ1BzReixCXJ_vBoFGkUoL-TSNViNl7JpLBeiBLjOHaAIdmU-yTGdTL49wC0Gr1jqm0q9XbmCLkAerv1QTPkt2rTroMF_cxmPJsBQP-rGFlQ9BEeV437a9zmTV4cXWz7frAvtpsSS/s2584/96C8B882-E1DC-4447-A3C4-ABB21C122752.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="2404" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDH-pUXSc9xox2zfanF5OTqjLQ7RJKilmcDXAraZADISkiXud62wYWJ1BzReixCXJ_vBoFGkUoL-TSNViNl7JpLBeiBLjOHaAIdmU-yTGdTL49wC0Gr1jqm0q9XbmCLkAerv1QTPkt2rTroMF_cxmPJsBQP-rGFlQ9BEeV437a9zmTV4cXWz7frAvtpsSS/w373-h400/96C8B882-E1DC-4447-A3C4-ABB21C122752.jpeg" width="373" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also made a card for my son who plays guitar and loves music</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAnsp8KVphP-r5MFS94iBxocArfpoBCpBFAQdTT4DXa7Fwbs__iWrgj8qdFSlyc2a782GLoulLsfB3uTFs96UJCZUH51vIM1KrxZV12BMp6oi08qEUGNL9n4B4U2Wa3OVFFkzXZuxNN1ZnDb-7RiHClhMKYwZpya7eQ1QeEE4VUCZVfnLP1ZghYiGkjK7/s2254/7F17F9DF-E22F-41D9-84D5-172B8BECEF83.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1829" data-original-width="2254" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAnsp8KVphP-r5MFS94iBxocArfpoBCpBFAQdTT4DXa7Fwbs__iWrgj8qdFSlyc2a782GLoulLsfB3uTFs96UJCZUH51vIM1KrxZV12BMp6oi08qEUGNL9n4B4U2Wa3OVFFkzXZuxNN1ZnDb-7RiHClhMKYwZpya7eQ1QeEE4VUCZVfnLP1ZghYiGkjK7/w400-h325/7F17F9DF-E22F-41D9-84D5-172B8BECEF83.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are Stamperia papers from their Music collection. Another great set. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That’s all for today. I’ll be writing a blog post for my bubbling springs blog soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</span></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-39860995213117872802023-07-14T12:56:00.000-07:002023-07-14T12:56:37.894-07:00Free Crochet Freezie Holders for kids patterns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s been extremely hot here in the interior of BC, so I wasn’t too surprised when I noticed that my freezie holders for kids were getting a lot of attention lately. These adorable crocheted freezie holders do up quickly and the kids love them. They keep their little fingers from freezing up & getting wet and sticky. Check the sidebar for two posts with patterns included for four different holders, plus a link to six more of my freezie holder patterns on Ravelry. Links below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXuE2sWleUfuUJmTxxk_i9Dw1oBwjxJXA2RYn0GjJMh5vJ-i7WxKd102GTEeaTxL89kbq9SdnkwJwjm7uqE3bk3eocpnpIKwRGzxYljMavQpllcikz-LP4KoydViIx9SP9p19WoTqXfZK8yO2EpIze5eETKyXi5IrJEDF17UedAXBKKMcblQJhANtic4c/s637/A26B333B-150E-48A0-A83D-21EC5AF19EE4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="370" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOXuE2sWleUfuUJmTxxk_i9Dw1oBwjxJXA2RYn0GjJMh5vJ-i7WxKd102GTEeaTxL89kbq9SdnkwJwjm7uqE3bk3eocpnpIKwRGzxYljMavQpllcikz-LP4KoydViIx9SP9p19WoTqXfZK8yO2EpIze5eETKyXi5IrJEDF17UedAXBKKMcblQJhANtic4c/w373-h640/A26B333B-150E-48A0-A83D-21EC5AF19EE4.jpeg" width="373" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM9AIcXnVz6A6_Fov6YiFIAHz1lTZY6Q33IO5ryuOjNNMgXxzs2MLVOldhZVfMX8Gq_q9Omun6Ewg43A7j-wIgOOCgLA9ZXUYQajdps_uXF8GBUG0IYPl5v9syWHUHAAxDG_ZiZ6XtS1cEbOo_DA0H2CMXjMx-BlXUGbuTVEThzmO4cKR3OyUJszmuFfDa/s581/9FEA98B0-FB0A-4BCE-B7DE-41904E0C8397.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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</div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-39801392638172234392023-07-10T12:10:00.002-07:002023-07-10T12:36:13.277-07:00Tweet as Honey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some time ago I shared a Quilt with you called Seagulls Paradise. This quilt was a Sew Along designed by Suzy at Suzy's Sitcom. Recently I embarked on another one of her Sew Alongs. This one is called Tweet as Honey. Today I am sharing a few of the blocks I've put together so far. If you'd like to go to Suzy's Sitcom, check the sidebar for a link.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are a few of my blocks. What I like about these is that they involve quilting, applique and embroidery work. You end up with a quilt that is unique to you. I have not done any free motion surface quilting yet as I will do that once the other elements are in place. I used raw edge quilting, but am a bit nervous about that, so might go over the edges with a zigzag. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPI6O04WMmR3dp_A3bNvfW0bcFp4duYSB___h_Q0ol8TojHWD31JjDH2wWeIix_sJ1Hyp3adPu2U-dZOvtU6FLVuN2jVj1WkXyGkT7NMwCPCCywi-m-5C9SVGgX5iBt2ISLOaZYTpN_qcDEiPVkr3An2axK-Onb2AAYYoodlVOTXS_Q-r-beH7w8rg__87/s2548/E6EDBDE6-9E0C-41DE-974D-074555B62798.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2548" data-original-width="2402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPI6O04WMmR3dp_A3bNvfW0bcFp4duYSB___h_Q0ol8TojHWD31JjDH2wWeIix_sJ1Hyp3adPu2U-dZOvtU6FLVuN2jVj1WkXyGkT7NMwCPCCywi-m-5C9SVGgX5iBt2ISLOaZYTpN_qcDEiPVkr3An2axK-Onb2AAYYoodlVOTXS_Q-r-beH7w8rg__87/w378-h400/E6EDBDE6-9E0C-41DE-974D-074555B62798.jpeg" width="378" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybXI7YboK8iWrCPup9gS34c9y7rTMPyizu25S5QE-b5EvxXSMDz04Oq6CSnwyiUFnCltsmAKpZNEbIVS6OSEI9uxiSaKbyCFuylFSLq2MoIRPk_w5UUY0VGY63BVC7qI0zL5nlNyz6e7lnq2SWvvEFTk8phxwFKzctr5uLrHsT7gzl_hUMO7ZlIpiP9O8/s2573/E773029D-A985-430C-8BD7-6FC853D06CBA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2573" data-original-width="2376" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhybXI7YboK8iWrCPup9gS34c9y7rTMPyizu25S5QE-b5EvxXSMDz04Oq6CSnwyiUFnCltsmAKpZNEbIVS6OSEI9uxiSaKbyCFuylFSLq2MoIRPk_w5UUY0VGY63BVC7qI0zL5nlNyz6e7lnq2SWvvEFTk8phxwFKzctr5uLrHsT7gzl_hUMO7ZlIpiP9O8/w369-h400/E773029D-A985-430C-8BD7-6FC853D06CBA.jpeg" width="369" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlhlEWlyh0XglIAZ1yuUbi4uMM_AlYNI43TpKIFVtEK_t5wmkMaRyaC7_CRpYFS1s4aAF825BWTjzv7PZPNRO_A-RWMivyTnZSntfVcrQhysAzBxDxuGbH7n8x8NEp9ld-INQgIF6KtL0tvz0y4F2NsAJ7f2sj36KIV9WUbSpMHURMUEwKLU8c2rQPBmw/s2469/3CC29053-2EC7-4C06-89BC-28E27B9DCDEA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2469" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlhlEWlyh0XglIAZ1yuUbi4uMM_AlYNI43TpKIFVtEK_t5wmkMaRyaC7_CRpYFS1s4aAF825BWTjzv7PZPNRO_A-RWMivyTnZSntfVcrQhysAzBxDxuGbH7n8x8NEp9ld-INQgIF6KtL0tvz0y4F2NsAJ7f2sj36KIV9WUbSpMHURMUEwKLU8c2rQPBmw/w396-h400/3CC29053-2EC7-4C06-89BC-28E27B9DCDEA.jpeg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOkFdzdKZ7j7Fg8Zz6IplV5c65jzzw7DAJfKgeTZTd50YLU9y39cW7hENreZMbfoSVU10czB3MQKJQjOZwbIO2NxBnB7IGG1Zn-Y0_pdwcIHiUedH8TM4LPUHwMD81oMduR-_FJhEnm2aHXVn6TbV5M6cpUvutMHinSBnBmTKFhyWPVEWTCGU2I8JUdi4/s2647/46D8B375-50C1-4B19-9340-977696D06FDB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2647" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOkFdzdKZ7j7Fg8Zz6IplV5c65jzzw7DAJfKgeTZTd50YLU9y39cW7hENreZMbfoSVU10czB3MQKJQjOZwbIO2NxBnB7IGG1Zn-Y0_pdwcIHiUedH8TM4LPUHwMD81oMduR-_FJhEnm2aHXVn6TbV5M6cpUvutMHinSBnBmTKFhyWPVEWTCGU2I8JUdi4/w370-h400/46D8B375-50C1-4B19-9340-977696D06FDB.jpeg" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These last two panels are for each side. There are also more of these coming. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Suzy offers one block a month, each free for a month. If you miss any, you can purchase them separately. If you like, you can purchase the full pattern as well. I enjoy doing the one block a month and getting the pattern for free. I’m a bit behind on this one because I was busy with other projects when this one started up, but I saved them to my files each month. Suzy also has a Fb page on which people share their interpretations of the blocks from all the quilts she’s offered over the years. There’s a 50’s one I’m sure I will make sometime. I’m just saving the blocks as they’re released for now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, do check her out if you want a project to make. She also offers other crafts on her site. People make small quilts and pillows and table runners, etc. with her patterns. Super fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a great day,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnF43uiagKr4RiwBothABJNllj4w9U6sDYtDfOvzb4BLf4yzmh3NoV5h07fi0YSDUYFZqGGixswJV0qjmjLs0zBzJUqHb33vvH9sbpziMWilM66G3BX8oCx3Cx52VqqF0lW_vA8Rbfb1sL/s1600-h/signature.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnF43uiagKr4RiwBothABJNllj4w9U6sDYtDfOvzb4BLf4yzmh3NoV5h07fi0YSDUYFZqGGixswJV0qjmjLs0zBzJUqHb33vvH9sbpziMWilM66G3BX8oCx3Cx52VqqF0lW_vA8Rbfb1sL/s16000/signature.png" /></a>
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It’s too crowded and people-ly out there. 😃</div><div><br /></div><div>So anyway-<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>I’ve been watching my plain white mailbox getting sadder and sadder over the last year or two and I keep telling myself I should really do something with it. So I did. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUj0dOQjBl1bQev_2k8dFUOVWmjQc5Nht1ddBLtN34SwRzmw88LmUnzoiwxNBJgDXa0WaFLgmmXnYNYY1MxySAlbIoWhWdwDBwi9rSM3GqioGvGA_wqKNCdEqGNj4uVSwSDzeAO2-CZ2NoJPMWWMC9oJT7zS-LdSqb1ij7oSBW36Jco9zgnIKXnvxHtb08/s3264/13C8070E-F024-4376-92B0-8D2DF6B61601.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUj0dOQjBl1bQev_2k8dFUOVWmjQc5Nht1ddBLtN34SwRzmw88LmUnzoiwxNBJgDXa0WaFLgmmXnYNYY1MxySAlbIoWhWdwDBwi9rSM3GqioGvGA_wqKNCdEqGNj4uVSwSDzeAO2-CZ2NoJPMWWMC9oJT7zS-LdSqb1ij7oSBW36Jco9zgnIKXnvxHtb08/w300-h400/13C8070E-F024-4376-92B0-8D2DF6B61601.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmm, blue or colored? </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHr8hNdHfuc2W3SZDakn1btFk40REYKvskcJUYB4VSVZ7qdxQD2QsuwPVr_Vc7rvSbOcPiTDzYMxHNGitaeYHjpmaPeQ8XnvnGKzIRb9DT_-EamUppwdxCRuAKlvdQiv6Z0H4IEnC7laDDXh7XhlUaZFPrfM85PSDU2kVL47IVNXNxu0nYZVVYERue-3Bp/s3264/D5D495AA-CB70-474D-BCEF-509B059B001B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHr8hNdHfuc2W3SZDakn1btFk40REYKvskcJUYB4VSVZ7qdxQD2QsuwPVr_Vc7rvSbOcPiTDzYMxHNGitaeYHjpmaPeQ8XnvnGKzIRb9DT_-EamUppwdxCRuAKlvdQiv6Z0H4IEnC7laDDXh7XhlUaZFPrfM85PSDU2kVL47IVNXNxu0nYZVVYERue-3Bp/s320/D5D495AA-CB70-474D-BCEF-509B059B001B.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here it is in its white, rusty, boring glory. It’s served us well, but not long enough - so I pulled out a few things.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklXEaDsqfvhK2k-qfNoeE4nDt7KDcZD21mAhIzxRElsbXBepqNyVN7-2WZ-NQHIfKZjeCuVfTJg_6oOGvURwP7c3yverOPCjH2RE7-Wfx61z407PTfCd7fCGLL0MDNZIgNE9wuOx0HkJ6coVD68MVRhYDSrwO0QaXModEUHpQe_CqMy9medQS_ANE3JIZ/s3264/103CC9DE-F4D2-4565-A33F-25779F8DB9FB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklXEaDsqfvhK2k-qfNoeE4nDt7KDcZD21mAhIzxRElsbXBepqNyVN7-2WZ-NQHIfKZjeCuVfTJg_6oOGvURwP7c3yverOPCjH2RE7-Wfx61z407PTfCd7fCGLL0MDNZIgNE9wuOx0HkJ6coVD68MVRhYDSrwO0QaXModEUHpQe_CqMy9medQS_ANE3JIZ/s320/103CC9DE-F4D2-4565-A33F-25779F8DB9FB.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First I cleaned off the rust the best I could, then covered it with clear nail polish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtk3wtEnY-SUnjK8DzYwOdEJAORBtwK3yCtQRAD4YBAloj0SkxmjJhMlov14KYNbXNlJpXS3JN1rZsh6r88ELNc4SBdVjGUnd6sy1b3cavvxkYcmYeeqLAc490OUfc-prhC88ufTslz2fkNkBBo6PLkgLWKac43zspKNPquC1Q_BF3piTQNNSSRtcRPNUn/s3264/8567CD90-4892-478C-AE9A-B73AA9A9A868.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtk3wtEnY-SUnjK8DzYwOdEJAORBtwK3yCtQRAD4YBAloj0SkxmjJhMlov14KYNbXNlJpXS3JN1rZsh6r88ELNc4SBdVjGUnd6sy1b3cavvxkYcmYeeqLAc490OUfc-prhC88ufTslz2fkNkBBo6PLkgLWKac43zspKNPquC1Q_BF3piTQNNSSRtcRPNUn/s320/8567CD90-4892-478C-AE9A-B73AA9A9A868.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once that was dry, I painted the bottom of the lid with white acrylic paint. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxDETq42pSzhBDugieHLGrajTE9sgR85u5Xz19aSlqmBKXeYGV_jhoikw3yfnxuazjAy070doMp3fZYdr17PCbNtJmVug8gPPKvK4HYQ4NROCqhHFPr_AhByP84kEb4qwHQ-mOZFGmBt_x2OHM_Jdhkww0EwPRHg9A8hZmQOmj-TQqfcQClVgVseXP1f-/s2422/7A1BC178-E566-4D9A-ADDF-3B5EDC6C57AB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="2422" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxDETq42pSzhBDugieHLGrajTE9sgR85u5Xz19aSlqmBKXeYGV_jhoikw3yfnxuazjAy070doMp3fZYdr17PCbNtJmVug8gPPKvK4HYQ4NROCqhHFPr_AhByP84kEb4qwHQ-mOZFGmBt_x2OHM_Jdhkww0EwPRHg9A8hZmQOmj-TQqfcQClVgVseXP1f-/w400-h238/7A1BC178-E566-4D9A-ADDF-3B5EDC6C57AB.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After measuring and cutting out the fabric, out came the trusty old mod podge. I recommend outdoor mod podge for this, but I used what I had and sealed it well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here she is hanging outside where you can see the color better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuLFgjNozII7Qqs8lK-WRJ10N3ruVOs26Z7gnmhfecutG2LhPIAqrJOhrpCtCze0UcV9K_xLul4lP2t6WrJCWMCHCSx6V2vLWCuheu4ZVIRrnxl5gsbcL_hBYaLL66aVe5T2zJAGHOamea4QUnSVcbG1i8RXhwFlkvJnB-XVw8OCrorVhNVYwfdgOE2_M/s2425/DC5EA3EE-8434-484D-9268-081E73EEE446.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1619" data-original-width="2425" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuLFgjNozII7Qqs8lK-WRJ10N3ruVOs26Z7gnmhfecutG2LhPIAqrJOhrpCtCze0UcV9K_xLul4lP2t6WrJCWMCHCSx6V2vLWCuheu4ZVIRrnxl5gsbcL_hBYaLL66aVe5T2zJAGHOamea4QUnSVcbG1i8RXhwFlkvJnB-XVw8OCrorVhNVYwfdgOE2_M/w400-h268/DC5EA3EE-8434-484D-9268-081E73EEE446.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bet the mailman is going be so excited! 😂</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for the visit! Have a great week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">C~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU42UAg4L4qr_f5o-agI3c04wGJ0OEMNT7LRS2eSS8c85iViS-JunLT9jA1hb_k4WfMuBJ0uA7BYa1Rhii4KVaPW5NdDO_hB3he6hnwIuJx-hOOIL0s6xHKeFc7Yn8T8PykX2o1nWg4NqoxooJGWmc0oISegpD06pCjtXANb_T0WSzMRFpkJXk_npoLl24/s891/BD04887A-6692-442B-88B5-51AA08CD290F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="870" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU42UAg4L4qr_f5o-agI3c04wGJ0OEMNT7LRS2eSS8c85iViS-JunLT9jA1hb_k4WfMuBJ0uA7BYa1Rhii4KVaPW5NdDO_hB3he6hnwIuJx-hOOIL0s6xHKeFc7Yn8T8PykX2o1nWg4NqoxooJGWmc0oISegpD06pCjtXANb_T0WSzMRFpkJXk_npoLl24/s320/BD04887A-6692-442B-88B5-51AA08CD290F.jpeg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-64670866886635213192023-05-15T13:24:00.002-07:002023-05-15T13:26:34.816-07:00Playing in the Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Good Morning,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I took a little break today from stitching and am playing in my kitchen. You may remember my soap making adventures in the past. In the last 6 months or so I started making salves and lotions. I came across one that I really like. In fact, both my husband and my 89 year old dad love it and use it daily. So I thought I’d show you a few photos. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdMuHhqWGXChiFKwPeYRp1IS58Rr7QtpQnz9urCy8pbN-ujPnbRUYj6rYgrdiurl7GzYsmhnauZC7knNk-VV_ZpyLAv5le9gvVj-Pa3OxFwfhfE_-3ocA6U_xUISdjNwtwDLdDyva3UpB-KzF86CEavYWb4LZKTTfsveLgozWZcIMezuZG_v9YTzidw/s2773/729B6260-3459-417B-849B-14533275CF8F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2773" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmdMuHhqWGXChiFKwPeYRp1IS58Rr7QtpQnz9urCy8pbN-ujPnbRUYj6rYgrdiurl7GzYsmhnauZC7knNk-VV_ZpyLAv5le9gvVj-Pa3OxFwfhfE_-3ocA6U_xUISdjNwtwDLdDyva3UpB-KzF86CEavYWb4LZKTTfsveLgozWZcIMezuZG_v9YTzidw/w353-h400/729B6260-3459-417B-849B-14533275CF8F.jpeg" width="353" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A few of the supplies I needed to make this salve. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxUNsLdJlN3KUKjfqnhssCrtm9UmRwagaVRAzAug4l2Pxrb54FQo4eQJskSn54sh44_TeW9W4uOaGrgrD-4-M56g1VTAGEIAAfiMg4CD0RlD5Fs_p157Ho5B--TFrpcenWXI4YJIDZ1MvAKWEJ98dlBjiUMZYWIKVEW69s36Ji5gyTLIUPtyBxKx7uA/s1837/A1D6D29A-8DFD-4033-9993-F95EBD7294D0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1828" data-original-width="1837" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxxUNsLdJlN3KUKjfqnhssCrtm9UmRwagaVRAzAug4l2Pxrb54FQo4eQJskSn54sh44_TeW9W4uOaGrgrD-4-M56g1VTAGEIAAfiMg4CD0RlD5Fs_p157Ho5B--TFrpcenWXI4YJIDZ1MvAKWEJ98dlBjiUMZYWIKVEW69s36Ji5gyTLIUPtyBxKx7uA/w400-h398/A1D6D29A-8DFD-4033-9993-F95EBD7294D0.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here we have my mix of natural oils with some beeswax melting on the stove.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tLiVSuHvtA30OEY4MFVXtKkeo9AT8GbwjQwfG9poFERUe2CyxT6NY11yMQzNyfqPvadPTObicDeDMlFT4ExLeE58oTDkKBqA9TZx2lBFrMXqYrQ0BTaSpEZVXT2E4qGwNJDIEPGd6DF1XFAQK1a3sosQRlby3Tm8Lb_Qcy-5IzEngVlywnLQ1tOgow/s3264/EA7B5A95-563B-4879-A78D-49F9C1A3DC9B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0tLiVSuHvtA30OEY4MFVXtKkeo9AT8GbwjQwfG9poFERUe2CyxT6NY11yMQzNyfqPvadPTObicDeDMlFT4ExLeE58oTDkKBqA9TZx2lBFrMXqYrQ0BTaSpEZVXT2E4qGwNJDIEPGd6DF1XFAQK1a3sosQRlby3Tm8Lb_Qcy-5IzEngVlywnLQ1tOgow/w300-h400/EA7B5A95-563B-4879-A78D-49F9C1A3DC9B.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Birds Eye view. Lol</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2d1KhyigG9jZ-4kTN6CG7QRJPYvrx9nwPViu138HQMOCh-4SYp6-5kkVM3iYiKzlJnQyAVMXGeJUw7YgPPDhb7IXgZXdWokBiWW2fl6E3QON6BRp2WYRA6DLlBzGddBjwncIddRTTNunYrdOn7tyfHddSOqGbotsm8sQjixrKs4l48vtiqyE4fOeMA/s2620/0AD0686E-30EF-4E18-8435-F83806AB3567.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2620" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2d1KhyigG9jZ-4kTN6CG7QRJPYvrx9nwPViu138HQMOCh-4SYp6-5kkVM3iYiKzlJnQyAVMXGeJUw7YgPPDhb7IXgZXdWokBiWW2fl6E3QON6BRp2WYRA6DLlBzGddBjwncIddRTTNunYrdOn7tyfHddSOqGbotsm8sQjixrKs4l48vtiqyE4fOeMA/w374-h400/0AD0686E-30EF-4E18-8435-F83806AB3567.jpeg" width="374" /></a></div><br />The beeswax has melted and the essential oils have been prepared to go into the oils as soon as they’ve cooled down a bit. Some essential oils will cause the natural oils to harden quickly. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt9we_8nc9XMFYW5pUFWXtNhLBeNSXqJTOT9Buokk-1vVmfRAC8aajteC664pt5tuWD3Bz8Tf-QUP4ZSshE93Dia3-ymSPsS5sWV1qNqQkO_nSgjyH36fGinYO5FI9OOU_tNg8ab9WcgbWNbiB9KWe7UdQ4pk7c5HjSShr1K1AQ2Z8g9s989AxLKSUoA/s2448/C438DEE4-1607-455F-A9C4-FDD5FA917E9A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="2448" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt9we_8nc9XMFYW5pUFWXtNhLBeNSXqJTOT9Buokk-1vVmfRAC8aajteC664pt5tuWD3Bz8Tf-QUP4ZSshE93Dia3-ymSPsS5sWV1qNqQkO_nSgjyH36fGinYO5FI9OOU_tNg8ab9WcgbWNbiB9KWe7UdQ4pk7c5HjSShr1K1AQ2Z8g9s989AxLKSUoA/w400-h198/C438DEE4-1607-455F-A9C4-FDD5FA917E9A.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here they’ve just been poured into tins…..</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmTFTDduhQW4VDNh1Bh43NbLTpmKp3ZSV3uVIlmB3mYwmvQnHinLjpR6fwYLzNfG4zug-ZQZQDH4zw0mfAyFVcrMuUhCJta0fDFRpv_9yLELnIZKnZDQnHaLwn2eJK7ra1QORcru9yaD4NxTt9OmQlT1Bv6hJmvY0fpa6xILmNotAFGvZrtrxyo_AHg/s2429/F081DD50-13B6-42CE-9E8B-4D2867ECBB06.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1624" data-original-width="2429" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmTFTDduhQW4VDNh1Bh43NbLTpmKp3ZSV3uVIlmB3mYwmvQnHinLjpR6fwYLzNfG4zug-ZQZQDH4zw0mfAyFVcrMuUhCJta0fDFRpv_9yLELnIZKnZDQnHaLwn2eJK7ra1QORcru9yaD4NxTt9OmQlT1Bv6hJmvY0fpa6xILmNotAFGvZrtrxyo_AHg/w400-h268/F081DD50-13B6-42CE-9E8B-4D2867ECBB06.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And this is how they look almost hardened.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Just a little disclaimer, I am not a doctor or pharmacist. In no way am I giving you any kind of medical advice. I’m just a gal playing with the natural things God has provided. I have to say though…my joints and muscles thank me for it! So does my family and it’s 100% natural. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Soon I’ll have to infuse </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">some more oils. I make them from dandelions, cayenne, chamomile and other herbs and flowers. It has honestly been kind of fun and I’m always looking for new recipes.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So what have you been up to? Anything interesting?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blessings,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">C~ </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMadJFSTtwZqe6RR1iDhEn0SsvRl8EGxkWvccRQ5nOHStemMpC0xPR6lA5P6Rqy0l9FDxiW5H93Niij760FsfHINQeL0zv-Q_gvCABrkUpyNXigRlkfVScK7C_FtMbfnU1jXEoH_pJYAr4thinocYlng7P6WSOBoJFWonFeicNxoCyfcEpiID0WP1VBw/s1073/DC32818A-3000-4351-9869-F293E55D59AD.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1073" data-original-width="1068" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMadJFSTtwZqe6RR1iDhEn0SsvRl8EGxkWvccRQ5nOHStemMpC0xPR6lA5P6Rqy0l9FDxiW5H93Niij760FsfHINQeL0zv-Q_gvCABrkUpyNXigRlkfVScK7C_FtMbfnU1jXEoH_pJYAr4thinocYlng7P6WSOBoJFWonFeicNxoCyfcEpiID0WP1VBw/s320/DC32818A-3000-4351-9869-F293E55D59AD.jpeg" width="319" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-47370053485916070872023-04-27T20:56:00.000-07:002023-04-27T20:56:28.889-07:00A Little Stitching<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good morning,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What a wonderful day it’s been here in Kamloops, BC. Sunny skies, warm temperatures and a backyard full of concrete blocks. There’s music playing as ‘Bear’ is working hard putting up our new retaining walls. My husband finished off faceting his gemstone before heading out to help in the back. There’s a large box full of upholstery samples staring at me from my craft studio and my sewing machine is humming as I run through some fabric. It’s a busy day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The samples were a trade from my friend Tina, who needed a larger piece of upholstery fabric to do a couple of her chairs. We both paid very little for what we had and so it was more than a fair trade for me. I decided to make expandable utility bags. These are used as travel shoe bags, or can be used for knitting needles, to gift wine, or whatever really. I made them in a few different sizes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that I’m using more fabric in my artwork, I’m thinking of making more pouches as well. I really do go in cycles with my arts & crafts. Anyway, before I get too behind, I thought I’d post a few pictures of what I’ve done so far. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are a couple of pouches.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNKHrYxiyTpALktRVlhG423VQLHeMz48Z5u3Woe87HMLjuCpzpJZuvnEF8EAFztv8AvRhlmflLK6KuTzu7vHU6DbLqzpX5okZkpxXJOFcV8w2fCE7dPNE3Kmom8ezAMhVa8RMg4D6soywmkfrqKwXTXMR-VeJFcp1iYVukSDcePRGsXmyDvwK1q9vjA/s2422/AC771F29-0858-4168-914E-009F95D97E97.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="2422" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUNKHrYxiyTpALktRVlhG423VQLHeMz48Z5u3Woe87HMLjuCpzpJZuvnEF8EAFztv8AvRhlmflLK6KuTzu7vHU6DbLqzpX5okZkpxXJOFcV8w2fCE7dPNE3Kmom8ezAMhVa8RMg4D6soywmkfrqKwXTXMR-VeJFcp1iYVukSDcePRGsXmyDvwK1q9vjA/w400-h280/AC771F29-0858-4168-914E-009F95D97E97.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is a canvas bag with fabric backgrounds stitched on. Free motion quilting was used for the dandelions and the wording. I added some decorative machine stitching, a piece of lace and a little bit of hand stitching for interest. This bag was inspired by Stitches by Julia, but I made up my own pattern. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVAsLkTZvxvDng2Yg5-Y8sGhBNTifBx1I4dBkdZz55ub1MH1gJ3mjoKzhh1EMr_qJ32_xZsMBFI-HUKmBBQ0Z3BPVRaTSKk-vqYSe2AvzlQmp8ZAu4_0hdHLopgacyk6CkjPGKSK03-QDBqRGDfnRjg2FeNvKAtVuHA29ACt8I9-3nUrM4AyyTHZGvw/s2425/6A3F7DEA-F7EF-40BD-904F-B2C58966749C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1808" data-original-width="2425" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyVAsLkTZvxvDng2Yg5-Y8sGhBNTifBx1I4dBkdZz55ub1MH1gJ3mjoKzhh1EMr_qJ32_xZsMBFI-HUKmBBQ0Z3BPVRaTSKk-vqYSe2AvzlQmp8ZAu4_0hdHLopgacyk6CkjPGKSK03-QDBqRGDfnRjg2FeNvKAtVuHA29ACt8I9-3nUrM4AyyTHZGvw/w400-h299/6A3F7DEA-F7EF-40BD-904F-B2C58966749C.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is another canvas pouch. I used applique and free motion stitching on this one. I made my own pattern. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2bEL-1R0Ce5TPdPiI83zopeq_zVvhzN6YtbOip_1lNsyvoS-XxKAOIrSylP1vvZY8Pu-8d0-v5UeFn1yhkohaT_W92RVBF3eJaAwpb12UZxNtL4zK6WxQYFOqU8e-FagziwYmSs7wVXIRbZMK8BNSe7uSU3hOywk9tZBg0UX9fCJdJLQmguWlKH6qQ/s2326/28B93416-82C7-4E34-8ECB-9E9B527095CA.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1950" data-original-width="2326" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2bEL-1R0Ce5TPdPiI83zopeq_zVvhzN6YtbOip_1lNsyvoS-XxKAOIrSylP1vvZY8Pu-8d0-v5UeFn1yhkohaT_W92RVBF3eJaAwpb12UZxNtL4zK6WxQYFOqU8e-FagziwYmSs7wVXIRbZMK8BNSe7uSU3hOywk9tZBg0UX9fCJdJLQmguWlKH6qQ/w400-h335/28B93416-82C7-4E34-8ECB-9E9B527095CA.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is the back of the pouch. Some free motion stitching. I have someone in mind for this one. </span></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Now onto a more serious bag. These are made with upholstery samples. The first picture is of 15” medium size bags. I used #5 zippers on most so they’re very sturdy, and the fabric is sturdy as well.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQT1xVjsBGdTESdinGQHNBcm5frWffRHhyQ2vL0JfjezJ5JUJFSr-gYHWNKQZTCdCvBcRhtbFJFU3beEb66VmLSWroIM1Y69_fv-1LYFZugkW2ctrga9_tvKC1hcOBWiRRBACwEbhZq03_c8Mw3IbI3GktxHB5zsXXVdXJbddhz-qKrUEyXMwcw6M5cQ/s3058/30733109-0BFA-495E-993D-42075B87DD5A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3058" data-original-width="2094" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQT1xVjsBGdTESdinGQHNBcm5frWffRHhyQ2vL0JfjezJ5JUJFSr-gYHWNKQZTCdCvBcRhtbFJFU3beEb66VmLSWroIM1Y69_fv-1LYFZugkW2ctrga9_tvKC1hcOBWiRRBACwEbhZq03_c8Mw3IbI3GktxHB5zsXXVdXJbddhz-qKrUEyXMwcw6M5cQ/w274-h400/30733109-0BFA-495E-993D-42075B87DD5A.jpeg" width="274" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The photo below is of 18” bags. They will fit pretty large shoes, and probably more, if need be. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP98EXSWqPR6_NdScXAdUzntLhUS4TBSeM2EDEG-xEvBnZaaqVlUjwGU1jDLL8D3cvpI7HeI-3lbDyYGsmBNv2_4qTfRqOAzWu1XCbF6U3NgbDi01AUMhBW83LMUiLk--u20ZVog-66Q31Jt6KPX_P4I5D9RCmKmOz_0DvYnzQt1q6C2bIwReXU2XO8A/s3174/D2A54901-4EF6-4F2D-9B46-E0F7288C2E7B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3174" data-original-width="1883" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP98EXSWqPR6_NdScXAdUzntLhUS4TBSeM2EDEG-xEvBnZaaqVlUjwGU1jDLL8D3cvpI7HeI-3lbDyYGsmBNv2_4qTfRqOAzWu1XCbF6U3NgbDi01AUMhBW83LMUiLk--u20ZVog-66Q31Jt6KPX_P4I5D9RCmKmOz_0DvYnzQt1q6C2bIwReXU2XO8A/w238-h400/D2A54901-4EF6-4F2D-9B46-E0F7288C2E7B.jpeg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This next photo is to show you the 15” bag expanded. They’re about 3” on each side. It is not full by any means, but you get the idea. There’s a big box of upright thread in there.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUXjwjZ9EshEbYjxVWcZbCaLHJv9uJMU4BEGjNkYh3WwAYfgJUW3FWdnl27S1WcV2mhEvNYSHqiM6kiJQAJPXgrYRRiB2WDCRgBd1u8vzjLGaon4tpWqJ6W2y0RoiGDu7ddki0kYAAmVykm26fjLbHk4vuF9-0nnmJEIZUhqset8w3DNUu8_o3YI7bA/s2272/752AAB3F-D149-4028-B7F7-7DFADA1BA8C8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="2272" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWUXjwjZ9EshEbYjxVWcZbCaLHJv9uJMU4BEGjNkYh3WwAYfgJUW3FWdnl27S1WcV2mhEvNYSHqiM6kiJQAJPXgrYRRiB2WDCRgBd1u8vzjLGaon4tpWqJ6W2y0RoiGDu7ddki0kYAAmVykm26fjLbHk4vuF9-0nnmJEIZUhqset8w3DNUu8_o3YI7bA/w400-h238/752AAB3F-D149-4028-B7F7-7DFADA1BA8C8.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>So yes, I’ve been busy. I’m not sure what to charge for these, but they’d come in handy for several things. Plus they each have a sturdy handle made of webbing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, that’s it for today. Hope you’re enjoying life a little more these days. There is always something to be thankful for, even when life seems difficult. Focus on the good things.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by,</div><div>Carmen</div></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-5923838514629342702023-03-11T16:13:00.000-08:002023-03-11T16:13:00.040-08:00Fabric Postcards 2.0 (freebie)Good morning,<div><br /></div><div>Some new postcards sprung up out of my sewing machine recently. This first one is a combination of applique with ribbon embellishment and homemade fabric word phrases. I made up the postcard backs myself and printed them off. The fabric word phrases and how they’re made are discussed in <a href="https://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2021/10/sweet-little-fabric-cards.html" target="_blank">THIS</a> post. <br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXapZ9sBbD8dZvuEHkiuzdmS9IfLCxPgHiHtNbGBH7V5A1gfsuXJ9XfNfEoLnc4xXWh6AgnRf_WkzM9mpTDkPm15IJnkv18eM-5uPkEEHU0nJtDcsP4zDKdYFXBGB0RBHFz9nmukNidrzS-4VdkcHGVMB4Pxq8F9S2uldgSCp8lDEydLvCfcmMc2aYaw/s2939/397A4745-B561-4F13-8DEE-5A804353B7BE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2939" data-original-width="2371" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXapZ9sBbD8dZvuEHkiuzdmS9IfLCxPgHiHtNbGBH7V5A1gfsuXJ9XfNfEoLnc4xXWh6AgnRf_WkzM9mpTDkPm15IJnkv18eM-5uPkEEHU0nJtDcsP4zDKdYFXBGB0RBHFz9nmukNidrzS-4VdkcHGVMB4Pxq8F9S2uldgSCp8lDEydLvCfcmMc2aYaw/w517-h640/397A4745-B561-4F13-8DEE-5A804353B7BE.jpeg" width="517" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The backs are finished off by turning the fabric to the back (used some light heat n bond as a temporary fixture), ironing it in place and then a simple stitch all the way round. The postcard backing was attached with an iron, but I added some glossy accents to the perimeter of the card so it’ll hold well on the edges. </div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTK7Svsok4QR4gSAi3vQiDBd_-ODgDnztqRYyl1TNlG3zZpALJHaAJngDrh7cVcTdgJ-etsHVTmqKd_jsU-P88UWezw4i6CPr19krB2iDBfYJxW-HRWHN2B4janHUiTl_SyPXTftN_3kx5V5kqqK2EpalvBnCStXbKMRhQqurHjk-_5VMQOJ_bsAb6sA/s3246/0149FEC8-83FF-4133-A50B-79E2E394CB2D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3246" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTK7Svsok4QR4gSAi3vQiDBd_-ODgDnztqRYyl1TNlG3zZpALJHaAJngDrh7cVcTdgJ-etsHVTmqKd_jsU-P88UWezw4i6CPr19krB2iDBfYJxW-HRWHN2B4janHUiTl_SyPXTftN_3kx5V5kqqK2EpalvBnCStXbKMRhQqurHjk-_5VMQOJ_bsAb6sA/w301-h400/0149FEC8-83FF-4133-A50B-79E2E394CB2D.jpeg" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These next ones were fun to make. As you can see they’re finished off with binding, but I again turned the fabric to the back, ironed it in place then ironed the postcard back on top glueing the edges with a thin strip of glossy accents. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5MsrRCk0vjG_MjYcQOvADdEOEMKJfhbiKM3tFPrZgp33SvtndwVWe342BvFel9L2y2hT4tZu_SDoCKt2xz75dG93fH3ovoGNq4QNzsEeazqgdzBIBoWYAO1cFYFGWUfAhZl0CbNUA6we6ZYOHd3I1WZQoRfiMfzoiWpLTCYhPFl8E7gAZXJo9zcfnLg/s2098/CF093738-FC85-4EFB-AE44-9B30044F4565.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1480" data-original-width="2098" height="453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5MsrRCk0vjG_MjYcQOvADdEOEMKJfhbiKM3tFPrZgp33SvtndwVWe342BvFel9L2y2hT4tZu_SDoCKt2xz75dG93fH3ovoGNq4QNzsEeazqgdzBIBoWYAO1cFYFGWUfAhZl0CbNUA6we6ZYOHd3I1WZQoRfiMfzoiWpLTCYhPFl8E7gAZXJo9zcfnLg/w640-h453/CF093738-FC85-4EFB-AE44-9B30044F4565.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1kBN9hQzP-_TdrG2OyUhDEVIeRQGaIFG8zDS4aaxnFbszsIFzKsqqgzYCWhM-gblGF1JGZtiYWxkQLZli9lkhuKPRpLA2dMT_93mf3xiY0XLqHP_mpkJYHXqaYZTdDaDqYRnDpzeNtzRoIPsPQqyKKw0K907F8Ov_4X7cdU0w-SkX_KXs1ZQuB_Y5g/s2344/5CFACCA4-9FDA-4178-9DE1-323CEAF43B06.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1259" data-original-width="2344" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1kBN9hQzP-_TdrG2OyUhDEVIeRQGaIFG8zDS4aaxnFbszsIFzKsqqgzYCWhM-gblGF1JGZtiYWxkQLZli9lkhuKPRpLA2dMT_93mf3xiY0XLqHP_mpkJYHXqaYZTdDaDqYRnDpzeNtzRoIPsPQqyKKw0K907F8Ov_4X7cdU0w-SkX_KXs1ZQuB_Y5g/w400-h215/5CFACCA4-9FDA-4178-9DE1-323CEAF43B06.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;">When I made up my own postcard backs I didn’t want anything fancy but fairly simple and so made up the ones in the photo directly above. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a copy of them if you'd like to print them off to use on your project. Just click on the image below and it'll take you to another page, you can print them off from there. These are made for 4"X 6" postcards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQgdLNGqf34asJjjJmW7YoAy_vmzXIAsOBAWmC6K2riYvvkUb886dGp4fKRWxzo4qqhEwNd3CotO2QGnlaAedPrDQPCYvwLzvijMe0YXhufM8CyQtVmfhQK8W33kjJFNAWJGBXMql7kDDXBvJBbN0keaJb5I1siRGFi1RxOmd1WiDFO2p00qSfgEw2Q/s938/Postcardback2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="938" data-original-width="555" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQgdLNGqf34asJjjJmW7YoAy_vmzXIAsOBAWmC6K2riYvvkUb886dGp4fKRWxzo4qqhEwNd3CotO2QGnlaAedPrDQPCYvwLzvijMe0YXhufM8CyQtVmfhQK8W33kjJFNAWJGBXMql7kDDXBvJBbN0keaJb5I1siRGFi1RxOmd1WiDFO2p00qSfgEw2Q/w378-h640/Postcardback2.png" width="378" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I also made two cards with some fabric art on them. I used <a href="https://instagram.com/karolina.bcraft?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" target="_blank">Karolina b craft </a></span><span style="text-align: left;">as inspiration for these two. I like to make them as she’s done them, then I’ll branch out from there with my own designs. I did add some word inspiration. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZK0ls4yB6oDJvjM153hfvPufgK0YRkaTTZgXFGtN2rvUEqvUP2sG9oSfETrE1zH7LFrVxzFECDhl-Fy_e4Gs1lLs8bYZgcraF36yrstzqu8mq382S8CXe_Wif2muPDhQpRfttl1aPU_YWgK9X_5HH-owGWhKiAnAhTzSzNfQwq_QITkIJJYrz559o9g/s3088/CD7FA945-6696-40EE-99D4-90487AAB2D51.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2335" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZK0ls4yB6oDJvjM153hfvPufgK0YRkaTTZgXFGtN2rvUEqvUP2sG9oSfETrE1zH7LFrVxzFECDhl-Fy_e4Gs1lLs8bYZgcraF36yrstzqu8mq382S8CXe_Wif2muPDhQpRfttl1aPU_YWgK9X_5HH-owGWhKiAnAhTzSzNfQwq_QITkIJJYrz559o9g/w485-h640/CD7FA945-6696-40EE-99D4-90487AAB2D51.jpeg" width="485" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogapkzYtYTzYGASfKk3evikpyguqSx1S5mhwuzkHdeFufoOU35TLfitpT5AMiCfwOX5uGgs92_RgqiSUdotcGTLGpbgkkMl0KH5y51HApMvBVUl8Oc6ZL6AUtd2bRlr_fE-JarrGvHKGx6diLCCDlZOQPy52aOwH4_kwEa3e6cZDMMYEyFBXhUTiOPg/s2489/266CFDFD-2EFF-4415-AA80-379E747F920B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="1966" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogapkzYtYTzYGASfKk3evikpyguqSx1S5mhwuzkHdeFufoOU35TLfitpT5AMiCfwOX5uGgs92_RgqiSUdotcGTLGpbgkkMl0KH5y51HApMvBVUl8Oc6ZL6AUtd2bRlr_fE-JarrGvHKGx6diLCCDlZOQPy52aOwH4_kwEa3e6cZDMMYEyFBXhUTiOPg/w506-h640/266CFDFD-2EFF-4415-AA80-379E747F920B.jpeg" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These were each fastened to an off white card backing. (One was taken in darker surroundings but it’s the same card set). I used a tip from my friend Diane at <a href="https://instagram.com/thebeadedlime?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" target="_blank">The Beaded Lime </a>(check out her gorgeous art work). She used carpet tape to fasten these on to her cards. Cheap, and believe me when I tell you it will NOT come off. Lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well thank you for dropping by, tell your friends about the freebie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carmen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuE6g5ZmGkAOBM3EyQgMCGRE9tEIYod99Y7rP-jdE7VU5Y8ZoCKCKVYdvjsZ2rmBIf4CdYFwVIEhjeVotSb4ndcdJKttyMpd8AWJLJCcZ1BOBiH6N3MSm5kLpFvlh5IIDb4WjrJ2uGgj0JXuITMx2Ta8U_lVmPSAc5yQlMARQTTxG3COpe3uJFoifn8Q/s617/DCDBB8D5-EB0A-4A2C-BBFE-60DA0EFF7FD7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="608" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuE6g5ZmGkAOBM3EyQgMCGRE9tEIYod99Y7rP-jdE7VU5Y8ZoCKCKVYdvjsZ2rmBIf4CdYFwVIEhjeVotSb4ndcdJKttyMpd8AWJLJCcZ1BOBiH6N3MSm5kLpFvlh5IIDb4WjrJ2uGgj0JXuITMx2Ta8U_lVmPSAc5yQlMARQTTxG3COpe3uJFoifn8Q/w197-h200/DCDBB8D5-EB0A-4A2C-BBFE-60DA0EFF7FD7.jpeg" width="197" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-53578091423320966202023-03-09T20:04:00.000-08:002023-03-09T20:04:48.842-08:00Framed Fabric ArtHello,<div><br /></div><div>Playing around with these seascapes has been really enjoyable. They remind me of Vancouver Island, one of my favorite places. I was lucky to find some fabric locally with clouds on it . It works perfectly for this seascape. I added some mountains, some embroidered grasses and then I glued seashells onto the fabric with glossy accents. <br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29qR_9XSOJ9lSBMieXWAWagT8OI9jwOJC6APimC8nP7Qz2bqMuVUSb2WwtLoPcRDd76fr7pUTHpxeAFii4SFvzyCg9INZA0WlXh1h58fkhVyvIN_8xE6wHkgsY1x8jWQRqPFrUXyFkuecDeG8xMSObCBUlgEwwsy6Hi5DXDq9T_B3a2Bk8QUmdgmi8A/s2316/52F9D57C-A9E2-4DBA-A8D1-5B201EE64CF8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2059" data-original-width="2316" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29qR_9XSOJ9lSBMieXWAWagT8OI9jwOJC6APimC8nP7Qz2bqMuVUSb2WwtLoPcRDd76fr7pUTHpxeAFii4SFvzyCg9INZA0WlXh1h58fkhVyvIN_8xE6wHkgsY1x8jWQRqPFrUXyFkuecDeG8xMSObCBUlgEwwsy6Hi5DXDq9T_B3a2Bk8QUmdgmi8A/w640-h568/52F9D57C-A9E2-4DBA-A8D1-5B201EE64CF8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div><br /></div><div>Here’s another seascape using slightly darker colors but with the same cloud background. Each strip of fabric on both of these seascapes is sewn into place with some stitch lines added for texture. I’ve added seashells and starfish here as well, and stitched on some merino wool by hand. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMKCrsI7RPgo8M4iXqbITF6gyT3Rtj5aiyte5S_8KZ5eYOWY_InN-UszL5KVrz0USn249NdpE_nk_Nq5q_NTOq-VSqlr0EkVOZR6iCI9mfnYSMOIiisjaXjr0eqcIgMq0z6b1YilTyrlSl9qLZGWgYc5i8lrC0mJBdMdXPp9RwO84-NBuG8GjkU3bGA/s2316/3C4584EF-5558-4196-8921-931B81BF2860.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2085" data-original-width="2316" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMKCrsI7RPgo8M4iXqbITF6gyT3Rtj5aiyte5S_8KZ5eYOWY_InN-UszL5KVrz0USn249NdpE_nk_Nq5q_NTOq-VSqlr0EkVOZR6iCI9mfnYSMOIiisjaXjr0eqcIgMq0z6b1YilTyrlSl9qLZGWgYc5i8lrC0mJBdMdXPp9RwO84-NBuG8GjkU3bGA/w640-h576/3C4584EF-5558-4196-8921-931B81BF2860.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one is more of a simple landscape. I embroidered on some flowers and added appliqued tree branches and leaves. The butterfly is 3D (with glitter glue for a bit of shine). Then I appliqued on a sweater, which was stitched in place before I added the embroidered hair. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF54pM0mBA6dv0XdwkkKZY1s8NwboAFdIzrNfu1sqtKFC6HiUiIcnBpDLSJnanN2oYOx6mGwaNaGLUrf3uebNrvkPGNqTzLHugdFwEXKtCQ8ENU4s1lOb8MG9ZSUA6fMGcno4HFRLysUlTbbP45Qmjg0Fyrb7g_TiX9tkVWklUS9as5ig6EJC5lMlInQ/s2225/65E87541-0A67-4D08-BC49-BB0E49581BD8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1808" data-original-width="2225" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF54pM0mBA6dv0XdwkkKZY1s8NwboAFdIzrNfu1sqtKFC6HiUiIcnBpDLSJnanN2oYOx6mGwaNaGLUrf3uebNrvkPGNqTzLHugdFwEXKtCQ8ENU4s1lOb8MG9ZSUA6fMGcno4HFRLysUlTbbP45Qmjg0Fyrb7g_TiX9tkVWklUS9as5ig6EJC5lMlInQ/w640-h520/65E87541-0A67-4D08-BC49-BB0E49581BD8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Last but not least are two flower appliqués. For these I took bits of fabric and ironed ultra hold heat n bond on the back. Then I cut the flower petals and ironed them in place. Stitching came next, not only on the petals but also in between for this random look. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4lhvLSduGochluOvq2BJtjIKiCVCMbguAszoZpzF4IDyZFcP7bbFJH92zh8Irv3q8s1z3NaAb4L6n1JvY7sBBpata8AIbwGKYLkTTNjEzMbUH8D_SyyHkBVifDC4TEPb0ntgHIErOOsgEeqSr1iITEIlsof5caEBrCG4rUMsIpG89E1MkAjvRrHh_w/s2917/0330B6BA-3065-4A8D-A212-C8B80B1AD157.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2917" data-original-width="2188" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4lhvLSduGochluOvq2BJtjIKiCVCMbguAszoZpzF4IDyZFcP7bbFJH92zh8Irv3q8s1z3NaAb4L6n1JvY7sBBpata8AIbwGKYLkTTNjEzMbUH8D_SyyHkBVifDC4TEPb0ntgHIErOOsgEeqSr1iITEIlsof5caEBrCG4rUMsIpG89E1MkAjvRrHh_w/w480-h640/0330B6BA-3065-4A8D-A212-C8B80B1AD157.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUepebkM-v7apMlqIfLvPuTwga1fEzb-WgfrKFyz18zfU0HNUZA6yKBabSFXTISpYY4sPYpCvc1WwQTt2QsjW6GuRB3m3_AieQfPrinPBkkdgY8n8N5AXQ89qglUw6HcBCMlAqVfhiP6529Ews_qBOkg9X19MB0k4oECdsUEQ6u3j1b1VB3ojZByKmg/s2973/BA1394FC-4F1E-4C2A-B379-618D9A0D8776.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2973" data-original-width="2368" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUepebkM-v7apMlqIfLvPuTwga1fEzb-WgfrKFyz18zfU0HNUZA6yKBabSFXTISpYY4sPYpCvc1WwQTt2QsjW6GuRB3m3_AieQfPrinPBkkdgY8n8N5AXQ89qglUw6HcBCMlAqVfhiP6529Ews_qBOkg9X19MB0k4oECdsUEQ6u3j1b1VB3ojZByKmg/w510-h640/BA1394FC-4F1E-4C2A-B379-618D9A0D8776.jpeg" width="510" /></a></div><br /><div>I got these Matt’s with backboard off of Amazon.ca. They come with crystal clear bags to seal them into.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you enjoyed these. Thanks for stopping by my blog!</div><div><br /></div><div>Blessings,</div><div>Carmen</div><div><br /></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-52779488955973809562023-01-25T13:21:00.000-08:002023-01-25T13:21:57.100-08:00Fabric Postcards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good morning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Does anyone else love Pinterest a little too much? I just love looking for ideas and tutorials. Lately I’ve been looking at fabric crafts and decided to make some postcards. These were really a lot of fun to make. I did mess up a bit, but not enough to ruin anything. Lol - - - live and learn. Here’s what I made. Some are in a plastic sleeve already.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-xtOdrhhfPGzwGDTN7LG8KrpM1F_aySwdc7yPi__Lxruar6q2M0htViXem8vxl7GFNA72_MiXJ5t23q4r1vIsl8VXd2Y5lSpAkSTO52xaDYIPS8Vz91kIkzcs1xVeRKGx1vbbPvSWHO4m-wh8mXwn5vq03GSo-ROdssChNswOkEawJIDPNaalOLh_A/s2209/2EB0FF29-3192-42A4-9245-BCCE83E4D5B9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1782" data-original-width="2209" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin-xtOdrhhfPGzwGDTN7LG8KrpM1F_aySwdc7yPi__Lxruar6q2M0htViXem8vxl7GFNA72_MiXJ5t23q4r1vIsl8VXd2Y5lSpAkSTO52xaDYIPS8Vz91kIkzcs1xVeRKGx1vbbPvSWHO4m-wh8mXwn5vq03GSo-ROdssChNswOkEawJIDPNaalOLh_A/w400-h323/2EB0FF29-3192-42A4-9245-BCCE83E4D5B9.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim45xHgYspQJ9hQv7qQaPANg9QHfjBbgXI23JCJhevc1yhRdaFlT7hqdke6Yx53f6RAq7vIZ0kQTgQblnrUqfPheBRMhF3faayhUndwlabtt2VPiv0C7fd5QcoBzp8uESJ7hmr_vclJiqBodQElyQawDgVKS2sAIMQ5C6_CF8nDHzVeZw0sWA7HqrpgA/s3264/032C69C4-7278-45CA-8F74-03E2DEC2E7D2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim45xHgYspQJ9hQv7qQaPANg9QHfjBbgXI23JCJhevc1yhRdaFlT7hqdke6Yx53f6RAq7vIZ0kQTgQblnrUqfPheBRMhF3faayhUndwlabtt2VPiv0C7fd5QcoBzp8uESJ7hmr_vclJiqBodQElyQawDgVKS2sAIMQ5C6_CF8nDHzVeZw0sWA7HqrpgA/w300-h400/032C69C4-7278-45CA-8F74-03E2DEC2E7D2.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AygHtESlEFHrH8b1kwXg5PyuffJgPID3HgRGhwrKwnYg-TDogg-LSSEg490EO4-cqegTZE6g459RYSBbh-Ye9CdwjKHWBLfCEJPI3p9HlDu_b3MEd6pHihq8_6LO8E5XDNgO9k2JjY7Wkp6ZOqcGwwqR3XQegxLkXGXIYedxMaIWQj5p3KrHC4xtyQ/s3021/5D7A3851-C78A-4BCA-9D4F-563B277FBD65.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3021" data-original-width="2277" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AygHtESlEFHrH8b1kwXg5PyuffJgPID3HgRGhwrKwnYg-TDogg-LSSEg490EO4-cqegTZE6g459RYSBbh-Ye9CdwjKHWBLfCEJPI3p9HlDu_b3MEd6pHihq8_6LO8E5XDNgO9k2JjY7Wkp6ZOqcGwwqR3XQegxLkXGXIYedxMaIWQj5p3KrHC4xtyQ/w301-h400/5D7A3851-C78A-4BCA-9D4F-563B277FBD65.jpeg" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(These jellyfish were inspired by Krebsbachhuber Crafts) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5w6irnBJcohMa0tNUCIqCOLygv_teZFmhRMqjFYRi93D9avJ_tT9qw-4e8Q03wfhqYtIopJ_8_JyqOWrZLM7tiLvLdHLbXk5fhjZVQZUCMVNkXSHwLHnU3KU-7e9vvFyrsEHapGqUkEpSapLen7vg8trBaHboSk9SzqZI7CMtlwoDIXIstnT22L55qA/s2448/6AEFE9F2-1461-40B1-873E-4C97FCA8FE71.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1845" data-original-width="2448" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5w6irnBJcohMa0tNUCIqCOLygv_teZFmhRMqjFYRi93D9avJ_tT9qw-4e8Q03wfhqYtIopJ_8_JyqOWrZLM7tiLvLdHLbXk5fhjZVQZUCMVNkXSHwLHnU3KU-7e9vvFyrsEHapGqUkEpSapLen7vg8trBaHboSk9SzqZI7CMtlwoDIXIstnT22L55qA/w400-h301/6AEFE9F2-1461-40B1-873E-4C97FCA8FE71.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(These beach houses were inspired by Stitches by Julia)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>On the beach scenes I attached seashells. Wish I had some starfish ⭐️ . So many stores in town have closed and it’s hard to find some things, so they have to be ordered. I’m sure you run into the same if you’re not living in a major city. <div><br /></div><div>Anyway, these are lots of fun to make and the backs on three of them have cardstock postcards so they can be mailed. By the way, did you know you can address them and leave them in the crystal sleeve? Just make sure the stamp is on the outside. (If you like your messages to be private, a slip of paper will hide it, just make sure it isn’t on the side with the mailing address). The other two I backed with fabric. They can be framed or mailed in an envelope. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjPXidMNBTwS2vu2zHNpXqUxJXXcYb9W_sfdaNJpmVCb4zzQs5kxUJmjC2tYYpSSe0wvbVs_DKPmf98yxYjAW8Z0TTuyIf6MLx69P-6yHkzmBeOoVOxgNMyH8vTMdRPSsDCLa_5gBCMmGKziPVeerKvMLjf9Pyxq6dJcRvR64VJ7CG74atrbhoVxL0Q/s2314/0DC2726A-3693-43E7-BE9B-A01DAC777344.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="2314" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjPXidMNBTwS2vu2zHNpXqUxJXXcYb9W_sfdaNJpmVCb4zzQs5kxUJmjC2tYYpSSe0wvbVs_DKPmf98yxYjAW8Z0TTuyIf6MLx69P-6yHkzmBeOoVOxgNMyH8vTMdRPSsDCLa_5gBCMmGKziPVeerKvMLjf9Pyxq6dJcRvR64VJ7CG74atrbhoVxL0Q/s320/0DC2726A-3693-43E7-BE9B-A01DAC777344.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_iNbEppoDKAQiTxm0XQCRn4Q96SuA6hDO5fLJ3kQH5eTP89TCgVi0AMdJXhQPIw9nxB639Qr2VIV1rMAlJSeVlRREcY40WD3oACvQA6vvgwnfA3Gx-zj1jmqzR_trccp1e-oQdYR6vp9aXCClETRwVKnqKjHah305AsIoSCDcl4V18gtl_d77INGYA/s2399/D7C2B75F-98F7-4A0F-B8B7-181F38EB7312.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="2399" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw_iNbEppoDKAQiTxm0XQCRn4Q96SuA6hDO5fLJ3kQH5eTP89TCgVi0AMdJXhQPIw9nxB639Qr2VIV1rMAlJSeVlRREcY40WD3oACvQA6vvgwnfA3Gx-zj1jmqzR_trccp1e-oQdYR6vp9aXCClETRwVKnqKjHah305AsIoSCDcl4V18gtl_d77INGYA/s320/D7C2B75F-98F7-4A0F-B8B7-181F38EB7312.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>You can sew these on or glue them on. There are several free postcard printables available on Pinterest, but I used these ones by <a href="https://www.ihanna.nu/blog/2013/11/free-printable-postcard-backside/" target="_blank">Ihanna</a>, <a href="https://www.ihanna.nu/blog/2010/02/free-postcard-backside-to-print/" target="_blank">Ihanna</a>. I don’t know if I like the zigzag stitching so I may be making the next few with proper binding. </div><div><br /></div><div>While I was playing anyways I threw these two together. They’re slightly larger and fit in 8x10 frames. They’d be good for a kids room. I plan on making some larger landscape themed fabric pictures to frame soon. These are also in a plastic sleeve to keep them clean. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjbLpTyMPSZBZMb_ji3Q3h4TjGEimuDmZ1IUU2HeAJrsn1n8q1BulJfjRqQOISsZ_70JOJbhqIoUmqVIF9Db_4_Tpbt31bdiUErXWfmake8SGHnn9MlzZKC7lnGklh3cf9nOYfRQAeCRoHkcApAjM8LQnK2ZBZHTCk93vVKn-hasSchh9jxmDtx0Amg/s3264/8B10A4DB-BEAA-4915-AC23-0DC8EB1CA74C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjbLpTyMPSZBZMb_ji3Q3h4TjGEimuDmZ1IUU2HeAJrsn1n8q1BulJfjRqQOISsZ_70JOJbhqIoUmqVIF9Db_4_Tpbt31bdiUErXWfmake8SGHnn9MlzZKC7lnGklh3cf9nOYfRQAeCRoHkcApAjM8LQnK2ZBZHTCk93vVKn-hasSchh9jxmDtx0Amg/w300-h400/8B10A4DB-BEAA-4915-AC23-0DC8EB1CA74C.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOQg79Jgit40BG8LIPZ6pZ7U0Vlq7j0AxzS3EO9x5pnrLfe0e6oo6h-9j7Qz_jZdei9ZFfyyQjqUkxSGWK3vaB9btG8cgORq6FP6XhUK9zAfQizahI27uXdf6n9dnPz4mx5E9T_t0Igwh4IKu4U5SUGyfcMr6bN47VHfs_F4nfsK8nFqqPVoXQxalEQ/s3264/A8B82C13-25CE-4543-A3B6-5E4DE0DDF322.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEOQg79Jgit40BG8LIPZ6pZ7U0Vlq7j0AxzS3EO9x5pnrLfe0e6oo6h-9j7Qz_jZdei9ZFfyyQjqUkxSGWK3vaB9btG8cgORq6FP6XhUK9zAfQizahI27uXdf6n9dnPz4mx5E9T_t0Igwh4IKu4U5SUGyfcMr6bN47VHfs_F4nfsK8nFqqPVoXQxalEQ/w300-h400/A8B82C13-25CE-4543-A3B6-5E4DE0DDF322.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Well, that’s all for today. I hope you enjoyed these. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great week,</div><div>Carmen<br /></div></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-87606216078735278452023-01-24T12:30:00.007-08:002023-01-24T13:23:04.410-08:00Mini Booklets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good morning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I’m bringing you some more mini booklets I made up. These ones are all already sold to a lady who likes to use them as little “just because” gifts for her friends and family. I make these using the Zutter Bind-it All, but there are multiple ways you can bind these if you’d like to try to make some. I’m hoping to make more soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FcLUKETshYeGduhvijVKniP6I5MlHVPJza24djydpgPVn045SKfAEBK4WNUB4I3XuFyJlA4JunOMlUgJwjBfPai7gIohpZqBrFzFZqDLOxdnxLTWESEelukAZ-InzZ0hbmL_IT8ohQ3wo59kt2-rcXt9A6J_YbWwBxEQQ8ZJwMr1cqsdBXj-HMutdQ/s2448/A5D5AE8F-A1CB-4149-98C9-CCC908B4A9FB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="2448" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FcLUKETshYeGduhvijVKniP6I5MlHVPJza24djydpgPVn045SKfAEBK4WNUB4I3XuFyJlA4JunOMlUgJwjBfPai7gIohpZqBrFzFZqDLOxdnxLTWESEelukAZ-InzZ0hbmL_IT8ohQ3wo59kt2-rcXt9A6J_YbWwBxEQQ8ZJwMr1cqsdBXj-HMutdQ/w400-h269/A5D5AE8F-A1CB-4149-98C9-CCC908B4A9FB.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The photo above was sent to the lady who purchased them. As you can see, each had a different amount of pages. This was due to the paper packs I used - - some had more choices than others for this size of booklet. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreqjXPF9e5LJ7jtyJ5dNQLzaUR-apm-6DgRrymkqdli7ZziosNgiofN-lSJZCD1hrz3B4igOQmrx25dmwHnHLGaUF8JJUDM52xd44N415XMiVL_ScUh7aDotmGSRd1Cjo_9i_4EXiG4RU-9dAPqX9FYKMmfFr_vFJPbqyvosdUGMOiHXndvsK-dNjOA/s3264/5D7774F9-08EC-4AF3-AC59-A8B5202E3430.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreqjXPF9e5LJ7jtyJ5dNQLzaUR-apm-6DgRrymkqdli7ZziosNgiofN-lSJZCD1hrz3B4igOQmrx25dmwHnHLGaUF8JJUDM52xd44N415XMiVL_ScUh7aDotmGSRd1Cjo_9i_4EXiG4RU-9dAPqX9FYKMmfFr_vFJPbqyvosdUGMOiHXndvsK-dNjOA/w300-h400/5D7774F9-08EC-4AF3-AC59-A8B5202E3430.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a photo of my Zutter machine. It cuts the holes in the paper and binds the rings into the holes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Each booklet has a number of sayings and encouraging scriptures in it. For a sample of what I’ve included, check out my <a href="https://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2021/09/booklets-of-hope-for-today.html" target="_blank">Booklets of Hope </a>post, in which I’ve outlined a few of them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In addition, I found this free booklet online. I love this little booklet. It’s a free printable put together with glue. I make little covers for them using scrapbook paper. Since it’s personal use only, I don’t sell them, but they do make great little gifts. The booklet is called “I Am” by Stephanie on the<a href="http://whatsonmyporch.blogspot.com/2019/12/i-am-mini-book-freebie.html" target="_blank"> “What’s On My Porch”</a> blog. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X4xWzPHmG1Vilym45b9g8w9DRs8WplzRIiXcYK855ES_9RoZaoL47RnG02crEMZBQ4rmWxtC1hblyt5mc36hHC391gPqaX-5frma9WkLlBQrhYp-3cy9GWqlcHCtkCxc8iFlBLT8IfkII9qGAojFTLzoJLM-Ne4U4gLSP-lmCy3VQT4LUQP7_raa2Q/s2100/8544AB96-0750-45E4-A523-48D2AC7D45DD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1833" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X4xWzPHmG1Vilym45b9g8w9DRs8WplzRIiXcYK855ES_9RoZaoL47RnG02crEMZBQ4rmWxtC1hblyt5mc36hHC391gPqaX-5frma9WkLlBQrhYp-3cy9GWqlcHCtkCxc8iFlBLT8IfkII9qGAojFTLzoJLM-Ne4U4gLSP-lmCy3VQT4LUQP7_raa2Q/s320/8544AB96-0750-45E4-A523-48D2AC7D45DD.jpeg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzX1-DP6CZD9MTqA4M8zHMmE5V3-h3rprrAtdKTUAttBWet92k87LM2DW57LaNIT1wkU_1Q1ER2gcNwHsOt8RvbUTCbI9zaBggevJ8V9BDGwr0fXMVDZ8trnvPw0l8yqmtblFt4Oa18mGfKj1wb2K8gGMGE_zW-ErDI6CB47b8uVAdp82efWNYiBvcQ/s2214/92D0EDA4-1A9D-4FD1-AF2C-1F47A2578988.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2147" data-original-width="2214" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzX1-DP6CZD9MTqA4M8zHMmE5V3-h3rprrAtdKTUAttBWet92k87LM2DW57LaNIT1wkU_1Q1ER2gcNwHsOt8RvbUTCbI9zaBggevJ8V9BDGwr0fXMVDZ8trnvPw0l8yqmtblFt4Oa18mGfKj1wb2K8gGMGE_zW-ErDI6CB47b8uVAdp82efWNYiBvcQ/w400-h388/92D0EDA4-1A9D-4FD1-AF2C-1F47A2578988.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYnGdzi1MlH1N09ysD-d8SvoKdqWYbVnpbBVrX-H7l1yM0aMTl_32f4ceQfO-18EZnyX4wdTL4sXXHntM82c_JDCjSBAkE9I5Y2RykoDTMgxXWVjIfyS1eZsAJmCYi6ILcflQaYvJ-mFLyyiIYJ11Gcttm1_kSn0YEct8sEtyIjbTLBOzOn1THKdEKw/s2425/DF87B149-4F78-4C2A-B5C3-FCB9AF302D55.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1963" data-original-width="2425" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYnGdzi1MlH1N09ysD-d8SvoKdqWYbVnpbBVrX-H7l1yM0aMTl_32f4ceQfO-18EZnyX4wdTL4sXXHntM82c_JDCjSBAkE9I5Y2RykoDTMgxXWVjIfyS1eZsAJmCYi6ILcflQaYvJ-mFLyyiIYJ11Gcttm1_kSn0YEct8sEtyIjbTLBOzOn1THKdEKw/s320/DF87B149-4F78-4C2A-B5C3-FCB9AF302D55.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">That’s what I have for you today, but I’m behind on posts so check back! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I hope you’ve enjoyed my little booklets. Thank you for stopping by,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Carmen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-5582203629721425522022-12-26T19:39:00.004-08:002022-12-26T22:07:25.234-08:00 New Salves I’m popping in to say that my Miracle Salve is working like a charm. I’ve been using it on my feet once a day, and they are getting nice and soft. My girlfriend used this recipe on her face and has affirmed its softening properties. I’ve been collecting different recipes for a while now and decided to try two others. <div><br /></div><div>This next one is a salve for pain. It’s kind of like a liniment and is great for sciatic, arthritic or muscle pain. I just want to add a disclaimer here that I’m not a doctor or nurse, just someone who prefers natural to chemical solutions. All remedies come from the earth and are changed or added to so they can be patented. I choose to know what’s in my products, and I’m feeling more strongly in that direction about food products as well — but I digress. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnM7W_G7-i1DWom5va2ftJfEFyjtdwNX-eUxFO4Y5R_tbt9N5FKD_9uJzptM0LBkISZ8zXDZSz3G1bZ7iFBpx8b1h4tuhmiA6TyNp1y1mmh7nAlsYG7ofmjDLiud91zUWAqIIPZgkeHCt7taijfSg4CIVqdV4s_8iuvzEtFEle63iis0xjVyuvoL0lg/s2369/DABC37EE-A319-493F-A69D-C4161BADE5E0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1720" data-original-width="2369" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMnM7W_G7-i1DWom5va2ftJfEFyjtdwNX-eUxFO4Y5R_tbt9N5FKD_9uJzptM0LBkISZ8zXDZSz3G1bZ7iFBpx8b1h4tuhmiA6TyNp1y1mmh7nAlsYG7ofmjDLiud91zUWAqIIPZgkeHCt7taijfSg4CIVqdV4s_8iuvzEtFEle63iis0xjVyuvoL0lg/w400-h290/DABC37EE-A319-493F-A69D-C4161BADE5E0.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The red color is due to cayenne and St. John’s wort oil. There is also my own arnica oil from dried flowers, and essential oils. It smells great. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly, I just made up some Cold sore therapy. This one has some very special ingredients in it. I have a friend who seems to get cold sores and I made it specifically for her. I’m hoping it will work as well as the natural one she got from a Penticton market quite a few years ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWBaNyvdbKlQ--IgIlVWEcdVMUWZXS9U3P10xnRkkKVRtjrnCbrXL-ABEH7Vox8gOTu3ZAH-d_8fpFM7v-pO49fD3v6CZJSFAUsakveZPVxnMksvtc46x93Z5Py5669ODpqjcF3MjfjLa0rGPha2JMExwkqh_U9LcXXRANG7HVgEiPcUPx3aS7TcnAw/s1746/D9C39C90-B889-4FC0-8A90-B60A28E5686A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1746" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWBaNyvdbKlQ--IgIlVWEcdVMUWZXS9U3P10xnRkkKVRtjrnCbrXL-ABEH7Vox8gOTu3ZAH-d_8fpFM7v-pO49fD3v6CZJSFAUsakveZPVxnMksvtc46x93Z5Py5669ODpqjcF3MjfjLa0rGPha2JMExwkqh_U9LcXXRANG7HVgEiPcUPx3aS7TcnAw/w400-h294/D9C39C90-B889-4FC0-8A90-B60A28E5686A.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />This one has lavender, peppermint, tea tree oil, Vit. E and Rosemary extract. There are some lovely and unique base oils as well. It smells wonderful. </div><div><br /></div><div>I’m looking forward to trying these last two (I have extra of the cold sore therapy). I know they’ve come with rave reviews, so I’m excited. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for popping by!</div><div><br /></div><div>Blessings,</div><div>Carmen</div><br /><div><br /></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-65901681767619719112022-12-12T17:51:00.002-08:002022-12-26T22:08:09.560-08:00Going Natural with Miracle Salve <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7vKAvBhGreyBkN4K_hoc1DLjr5FDwFhg-ujxHfX-5zJRRop1v9ihXzUlHZPz4hhdRnXVCMotUpNDth940xEDWg3ReOk6eGoqpjTmQ-u1zgJRMolemkaTPT1yiU4jFWMf1NOpRVN2VZsYkSU1dvTUIT9FiYi5-O_odJmi1GEwuTxYGTk7okjnZxObzQ/s3264/43B5EC06-01E7-4525-84D8-2D09283974EF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje7vKAvBhGreyBkN4K_hoc1DLjr5FDwFhg-ujxHfX-5zJRRop1v9ihXzUlHZPz4hhdRnXVCMotUpNDth940xEDWg3ReOk6eGoqpjTmQ-u1zgJRMolemkaTPT1yiU4jFWMf1NOpRVN2VZsYkSU1dvTUIT9FiYi5-O_odJmi1GEwuTxYGTk7okjnZxObzQ/w300-h400/43B5EC06-01E7-4525-84D8-2D09283974EF.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi there,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Is anyone else feeling like you’d just like to get back to basics? I know I do. I’ve looked at the ingredient lists in cosmetics and creams & lotions and decided I’m going to make my own from now on whenever I can. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I bought a few books in the spring on herbal recipes and benefits of natural remedies. Since I used to make soap, I’m familiar with the benefits of essential oils, but not as familiar with herbs, teas and other helpful remedies. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In the spring I made an antihistamine cream, an eye serum and an oil for cooling hot flashes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QBGTL0mWmI8xXYWib6imH4Pmo9hdObrB6zYmLdGwyWmSFA-sQCeu8-vFYBO0BPI6hsQZzVTFPzLtrLpfWErPR49_QP5W_UMP7eK5baSdZLEe-lOVLPUKz31jwG3LGzr4mE4V3dTmNjmo7swQIQd56BeS7sc_5KZwrA73A0UJlqtIT6wcWCCqx42qMg/s2448/26E87D2F-CAE0-40EC-A17D-D839D2774C59.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2439" data-original-width="2448" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QBGTL0mWmI8xXYWib6imH4Pmo9hdObrB6zYmLdGwyWmSFA-sQCeu8-vFYBO0BPI6hsQZzVTFPzLtrLpfWErPR49_QP5W_UMP7eK5baSdZLEe-lOVLPUKz31jwG3LGzr4mE4V3dTmNjmo7swQIQd56BeS7sc_5KZwrA73A0UJlqtIT6wcWCCqx42qMg/s320/26E87D2F-CAE0-40EC-A17D-D839D2774C59.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I wrote out the uses for it on the backs so wouldn’t have to remember.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibe1uCNNBaKbTTcvjaf-LdGtMDYGdzCvMCcbuvFSshRVm8jI4g4ww-YMXSKSNTxId24h20SKKcsdDW1oDgGlAngnpHkRGxSu97dDjPLRxa979A6DIWpBUe0vlvM72CNxvgGw-7IJu6sagQc6mqDHXvpeVpVoUTFucWRgb26hdpYzmbFDSOZP0XGhToBg/s3264/F2C7AB61-FC00-4BC4-88DC-BF4DD011116B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibe1uCNNBaKbTTcvjaf-LdGtMDYGdzCvMCcbuvFSshRVm8jI4g4ww-YMXSKSNTxId24h20SKKcsdDW1oDgGlAngnpHkRGxSu97dDjPLRxa979A6DIWpBUe0vlvM72CNxvgGw-7IJu6sagQc6mqDHXvpeVpVoUTFucWRgb26hdpYzmbFDSOZP0XGhToBg/s320/F2C7AB61-FC00-4BC4-88DC-BF4DD011116B.jpeg" width="240" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then recently I made this Miracle Salve. I’ll show you that and if you’d like to try to make your own, see <a href="https://www.primallyinspired.com/miracle-salve-recipe-free-printables/" target="_blank">Kelly at Primally Inspired </a>for the recipe and those cute little labels. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Z6JBAO0RDh5K5fvc9P6BI5LxYwtURq33ry2np8BCUavZTHjk-Jy1M0pUh__HSoDqpjJo9mjNBOx5TE27Go_O9vvPWX_488R-oPqeGTMGcIQlvBdSy7_GlRgaX9N-L2W44fgdHFZC8eLhq_FSWTGnXG-Pxki2BssGbCcPRe7uxH-Js-JSdvqzEdpF-A/s3264/CDA64325-BA2B-49D6-BD74-E3B90446E3BC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Z6JBAO0RDh5K5fvc9P6BI5LxYwtURq33ry2np8BCUavZTHjk-Jy1M0pUh__HSoDqpjJo9mjNBOx5TE27Go_O9vvPWX_488R-oPqeGTMGcIQlvBdSy7_GlRgaX9N-L2W44fgdHFZC8eLhq_FSWTGnXG-Pxki2BssGbCcPRe7uxH-Js-JSdvqzEdpF-A/s320/CDA64325-BA2B-49D6-BD74-E3B90446E3BC.jpeg" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Here’s what Kelly has to say about this cream:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>“It works wonders for dry hands and feet. Just rub some on your hands and feet before you go to bed, let the nourishing ingredients work their magic when you are sleeping and you’ll wake up with baby soft skin. It’s that good. You can use this homemade salve for hands, feet, face, elbows, even lips! Heck, I even use it for my dog’s paws. In the cold, harsh winter months when I need extra moisturizer to combat dry skin, I use it as my nightly face cream – I love this stuff so much!”</i></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I agree with Kelly. I’ve used it for a couple of days and can feel a difference already!</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In my recipe, I chose to use avocado oil and shea butter for the base oils. I used Frankincense, Peppermint (2 drops) and Lavender (7 drops) for my essential oils, and 10 drops of the frankincense because of its awesome properties. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Frankincense oil </b>reduces redness and skin irritation and reduces inflammation. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles and combats signs of aging. Studies found that it strengthens the skins elasticity and tightens it. That’s just for skin use, there are many other benefits as well. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you decide to make this amazing salve, do brush up on your essential oils. As an example, Frankincense should not be used on pregnant women and Peppermint should be used sparingly on skin. There are so many oils you can choose from for your own combination of oils. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This recipe made two 4 ounce containers. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thanks again to Kelly from <a href="https://www.primallyinspired.com/" target="_blank">Primally Inspired</a> for the recipe.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Blessings,</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(86, 86, 86); color: #565656; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Carmen</span></p></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-53516458753908351732022-12-08T19:44:00.022-08:002022-12-10T11:55:05.716-08:00Cupcake Mug Rug<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good morning crafters! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I have a cupcake pattern that can be made into a mug rug, a coaster, or whatever you choose to use it on. A T-shirt maybe? Your imagination is the limit. Mine was part of a birthday gift.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose to turn it into a mugrug, and I’ll include a template for the cupcake below. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is a pretty simple piece to make. All I needed was some scrap fabric and batting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4pbPeb4RN2cQw6i11c_RV1NRnLy79IHPcI0PywX17jWvLa18rWkGZpph6xPvndB4v4sYPTypg9fuQFOQbuR9s_lE5d6Ep-3Zm4BeOuYysIQzEefb3YIrTaikvoGiIo3dYxfd4fD5EmOy-_ZUapdsGzmJCz4cGnsiaM2QSQNDNDKvq9tc_sj_B5V_Ww/s3264/AF60C0D6-D50C-4DC9-96A5-DB85780CB35A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4pbPeb4RN2cQw6i11c_RV1NRnLy79IHPcI0PywX17jWvLa18rWkGZpph6xPvndB4v4sYPTypg9fuQFOQbuR9s_lE5d6Ep-3Zm4BeOuYysIQzEefb3YIrTaikvoGiIo3dYxfd4fD5EmOy-_ZUapdsGzmJCz4cGnsiaM2QSQNDNDKvq9tc_sj_B5V_Ww/w300-h400/AF60C0D6-D50C-4DC9-96A5-DB85780CB35A.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2374" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrW4510QLZjRUMo2omSe96lSVIfxwFx_W_WI4eOhI7ZjUahKWXc9RvB6xvNdv4wtqsRZWWKYLtuLY4z4C4AvNwMglX8OL5xDF1AgGWGXuOao6SCjyqeKD4d5un-7BH8rlTqxZ0lcP6A3JmDaho-AcIVrXLiy-_yERvm0AW8xMx1lSsVBjpnBljrCq7Ow/s320/3CB00CFA-5E9B-421F-B05D-79974E55E913.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The completed mugrug</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdNZKDo9yMUh3D0pGT2KuR4rruo8Nm0l78XpBvwEqXoFARlAwcGsOcX9GNvaXysRtivH57jR01UMrbnAxDPyJ1AK2M39b565wDMUncxFeFQdSzG2ziZcg7GtmJN3p7AGmnPyXdHXiumsBklGNbOI40RhwrxLW6h6HCe71syFMONm5Wqzu20T4EpvH6w/s2086/CAD0C6FF-B247-4843-B737-7F4B17BA3C4B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="2086" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdNZKDo9yMUh3D0pGT2KuR4rruo8Nm0l78XpBvwEqXoFARlAwcGsOcX9GNvaXysRtivH57jR01UMrbnAxDPyJ1AK2M39b565wDMUncxFeFQdSzG2ziZcg7GtmJN3p7AGmnPyXdHXiumsBklGNbOI40RhwrxLW6h6HCe71syFMONm5Wqzu20T4EpvH6w/w400-h238/CAD0C6FF-B247-4843-B737-7F4B17BA3C4B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For this mugrug I used mostly materials I had on hand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Supplies:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cupcake pattern (below)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Fabric scraps for cupcake base and frostings, cherry or heart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Heat n bond - I used ultra hold. (for cupcake pieces only)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Backing fabric and batting each 9.5” x 5.5”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Front square- 5.5” x 5.5”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 matching strips of fabric - 1.5” x 5.5” </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Approximately 45” binding fabric, 1.25” wide</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Embroidery thread and needle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(Iron, scissors, rotary cutter, square quilt ruler, thread, sewing machine with optional quilting foot)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Instructions</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Print off each pattern piece on to cardstock, then cut them out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Trace pattern pieces for cupcake onto the paper backing of the heat n bond. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cut out the heat n bond pieces allowing extra for a bit of a border around each piece. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lay the pattern pieces on chosen fabric pieces for cupcake (back side of fabric facing glue side of heat n bond) and iron into place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cut out the pattern fabric pieces on the lines. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Position your cupcake pieces on 5.5 x 5.5” fabric. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(You can add the batting and do some quilting on the background for the cupcake, or leave it. I chose to leave it.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remove paper backing and iron down each piece of the cupcake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Add your batting and stitch them in place starting with the cupcake liner..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">** with the ultra hold heat n bond you don’t have to stitch them in place.**</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you’ve used the cherry you can embroider a little stem in the top of it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Your cupcake side of the mugrug is done</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>To complete right side of front: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stitch 1.5 x 5.5” strip to right side of cupcake square (batting in place) right side to right side, iron down over the seam. Do the same for remaining 3 strips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Using a quilting ruler, square edges and cut any excess. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lay backing fabric wrong side up. Place your front piece and batting on top, right side up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Using a quilting ruler, square edges and cut any excess. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Sandwich your mugrug for binding:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Place clips or pins to hold them in place. (You can stitch the edges if you like, a scant 1/8” seam)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Place your binding on the front edge and stitch in place using 1/4” seam.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">*Binding will be folded in half lengthwise, then folded to the centerfold on each side and ironed in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(If you’re unaware of how to bind, please check YouTube for a short tutorial. It’s easy!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hand stitch the binding back side, if you prefer not to stitch it in with the front. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeYCRdMcq9r-HFj4AaXgvMnelkHVRYKtYVpmjunMFF6FlqvP-QINHVPpSepCEi_VRpqlmAFjBpWWl7XSERceZDChr42N0S8MM0c6WbRWzdKSQ2hdrimtXVQaf-TaknYnDIN8PDA-MOiY99hTxVMCwtmDMuwianmZy8J65cz_IyX66nn9O5hxzHy9HNw/s1123/cupcake%20mugrug%20image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1123" data-original-width="794" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeYCRdMcq9r-HFj4AaXgvMnelkHVRYKtYVpmjunMFF6FlqvP-QINHVPpSepCEi_VRpqlmAFjBpWWl7XSERceZDChr42N0S8MM0c6WbRWzdKSQ2hdrimtXVQaf-TaknYnDIN8PDA-MOiY99hTxVMCwtmDMuwianmZy8J65cz_IyX66nn9O5hxzHy9HNw/w452-h640/cupcake%20mugrug%20image.png" width="452" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Click on the image above and print. This image can be sized larger or smaller. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><attachment _mf_downloadablestatus="Tap to Download" _mf_downloadingstatus="Downloading" _mf_state="1" id="f_lbd5jet11" src="f_lbd5jet11" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleTallBody; font-size: 21px; text-size-adjust: auto;" subtitle="14 KB" title="cupcake mugrug instructions.odt" type="org.oasis-open.opendocument.text" webkitattachmentid="ffe07d11-7c89-44de-962c-8c3fc19ee5af"></attachment></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It looks like we are full swing into the Christmas season. If you want some recipes, decor, ornament and other ideas, check out my Christmas Sleigh Ride posts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="Sleigh Ride">Sleigh Ride 1</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2010/12/sleigh-ride-of-christmas-fun-2.html">Sleigh Ride 2</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2010/12/sleigh-ride-of-christmas-fun-3.html">Sleigh Ride 3</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://beyondthefringecrafts.blogspot.com/2010/12/sleigh-ride-of-christmas-fun-4.html">Sleigh Ride 4</a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carmen</div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-30487095520605796862022-12-01T13:11:00.008-08:002022-12-03T22:11:48.094-08:00C2C Cupcake Security Blanket Free Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It’s December first and true to the time of year, it is freezing outside. BRRRR! The best place to be is inside where it’s warm and cozy. I’ve been using this time to sew, crochet and make cards. Today I will share one of my cupcake themed projects with you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a corner to corner security blanket. When completed it is 25”x20”, which is a bit larger than a typical security blanket. You could make it smaller by removing 2 or 3 rows all around, or add more rows to the outside and turn it into a stroller blanket at 30”x35.” It’s so easy to do that with these graph patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’m in the process of blocking it, but you can see how the pattern turned out. I made it for my great granddaughter, who is almost 11 months old now. A happy little bean! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I apologize for the sun rays…it was difficult to get a true color photo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90PyXe2McgZK-NIBihaVmLFVAOw7JwTAYHlKia7z6PjMa9gNIcQOupS-IK67VWSL1eedaj7GF4NDkChVf9Ke8c0BfNHQw1I2mCcCgAqvODRY0sY0AMTDNPXiuPhBvYOzXSOTuCRAeEDrnDV3AEuCKyAwM0XkbKmMWwkzvKckoaUHGWjwNljthlnhlsQ/s2387/C6C1E621-B508-40C8-9A40-5BF395FA624E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2387" data-original-width="1913" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90PyXe2McgZK-NIBihaVmLFVAOw7JwTAYHlKia7z6PjMa9gNIcQOupS-IK67VWSL1eedaj7GF4NDkChVf9Ke8c0BfNHQw1I2mCcCgAqvODRY0sY0AMTDNPXiuPhBvYOzXSOTuCRAeEDrnDV3AEuCKyAwM0XkbKmMWwkzvKckoaUHGWjwNljthlnhlsQ/w512-h640/C6C1E621-B508-40C8-9A40-5BF395FA624E.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaANX4Bcz1CtX0XbxpeIY4SfycjPSCsHc43SXAtwVTWNXqNh10SOfCsaMeHKsFsUI1Dv7e4178NkDP2HdklEPvsMiVhp-LQBnPRZaxV6KVPSa-tRuT6tfse-_XePofeQIFLX06ScQwLo7tOJzq2vxQ5UsV_UIMHCX2sY0KhEs-iANpIloEmkmjsnJ2iQ/s3014/7A528529-F078-4770-89C6-9DD6A4CAFF04.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3014" data-original-width="2439" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaANX4Bcz1CtX0XbxpeIY4SfycjPSCsHc43SXAtwVTWNXqNh10SOfCsaMeHKsFsUI1Dv7e4178NkDP2HdklEPvsMiVhp-LQBnPRZaxV6KVPSa-tRuT6tfse-_XePofeQIFLX06ScQwLo7tOJzq2vxQ5UsV_UIMHCX2sY0KhEs-iANpIloEmkmjsnJ2iQ/w324-h400/7A528529-F078-4770-89C6-9DD6A4CAFF04.jpeg" width="324" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was the pattern I used. I have written out the counts for this pattern for myself and can print them up for you. However, I no longer have the grid pattern, other than this photo of it. However, if you click on it, it’ll bring you to a larger version of it. You can then take a screenshot and print it from there. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEaJ-6k6vkiN3mlf0CkxN6WznmLFt1Ow0MaxKCtxtzxBnbP4TVPwlyZnYXt7yQ-dqeZa-jAJDiByGSzdDm_V-4mAPZ266zgVLQZD0Csa4yZvOKKbgRDMZJgOD4CR22HyBBKrqZ9k3Wf1PjOXuKCeFqigcFCzkoTUlXkDT0LoEofZXfubSg3Jl3cqUsg/s1444/2AB600AD-EEFE-4256-9BE8-C70A874414A9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="1258" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEaJ-6k6vkiN3mlf0CkxN6WznmLFt1Ow0MaxKCtxtzxBnbP4TVPwlyZnYXt7yQ-dqeZa-jAJDiByGSzdDm_V-4mAPZ266zgVLQZD0Csa4yZvOKKbgRDMZJgOD4CR22HyBBKrqZ9k3Wf1PjOXuKCeFqigcFCzkoTUlXkDT0LoEofZXfubSg3Jl3cqUsg/s320/2AB600AD-EEFE-4256-9BE8-C70A874414A9.jpeg" width="279" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One thing I did differently was instead of using a double crochet, I used a half-double crochet because I thought it would make a thicker blanket. If you use a double crochet, you’ll end up with a bigger blanket as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">(To use a half double crochet in this pattern, the chain 6 becomes a chain 5, and the chain 3 becomes a chain 2)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made some minor changes to the pattern afterwards, which you’ll see below. The cherry is slightly smaller. I have not written up the count for this one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_VWK1MYggw8c3_Ek8c7EQui42DFAhXe-_SbNB3sbN36oYf-KxdXGhMqPW5zdPxiOr_CfqCq5WIDzt0407ju5EkQ-o9hNlCUiNVNG0aL1_dgLy1DRPg0GSyHZ3J_qR1XAl3RShLgX7i6DemoFme1CnBOK3K-x0YfWKrqA3MdTh9IBLPCuPCBimxYWYA/s1552/6B098770-8D6E-4733-BADF-EB9562E970D6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="1343" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_VWK1MYggw8c3_Ek8c7EQui42DFAhXe-_SbNB3sbN36oYf-KxdXGhMqPW5zdPxiOr_CfqCq5WIDzt0407ju5EkQ-o9hNlCUiNVNG0aL1_dgLy1DRPg0GSyHZ3J_qR1XAl3RShLgX7i6DemoFme1CnBOK3K-x0YfWKrqA3MdTh9IBLPCuPCBimxYWYA/s320/6B098770-8D6E-4733-BADF-EB9562E970D6.jpeg" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’ve included a link of this pattern for you below. I believe you can print it from there if you’d like to try it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.stitchfiddle.com/c/sk2p2j-5eb3q6" target="_blank">C2C Security Blanket </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That’s all for today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessings, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carmen</div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-50009992158297402292022-11-19T19:58:00.001-08:002022-11-19T20:01:34.111-08:00Christmas Bookmark Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last year I found a cute stamp on Pinterest called “Peaceful Night” from Woodward Crafts. It was too late to do anything at the time, but I ordered it and kept it for this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These stamps are beautiful on cards done up with only gold or silver embossing powder, but I decided on white embossing powder and then painted them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimN8ZoiSs1gewa-PDJIKF998_HB4VWliKKoXVsA-R-ufOODUInkXhL0oWyrW-o29dneoWNCOZptn-nafzHaM6xJOptQSInLuDJqK-7DF_JimzbzmIh_onWxyeTztcd023SNkiuebj6SqRHRRdTN1D3Q7qXOT7OSHLkNbgH7jbox1WHbVA_xdW1IZhbWw/s2460/12E78D16-284A-45C5-8E88-8962A7BFEC65.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2460" data-original-width="2434" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimN8ZoiSs1gewa-PDJIKF998_HB4VWliKKoXVsA-R-ufOODUInkXhL0oWyrW-o29dneoWNCOZptn-nafzHaM6xJOptQSInLuDJqK-7DF_JimzbzmIh_onWxyeTztcd023SNkiuebj6SqRHRRdTN1D3Q7qXOT7OSHLkNbgH7jbox1WHbVA_xdW1IZhbWw/w396-h400/12E78D16-284A-45C5-8E88-8962A7BFEC65.jpeg" width="396" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made the cards about the size of the clear stamp itself and ended up with a very slim card, about 6 1/2“(folded to 3 1/4) by 8 1/2”. I cut out an even slimmer inside panel wide enough to use the greeting which also came with the stamp.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzlDWK20fS-7IXrLPRXP8FkatmBUziKTUgb9xeBe4J0rUJmy2J6rWSo3DfODAjenk0djyJWI_rfQ60s9pe0lWb33CH9M3T8OGZJOGsCJDUk6gn5mppVeuH_CiLbyA9bP2yPtqe7NB2oySxVU2kOvUEIZhdAvstxHr3SVnLm5vtE9P5NFWlQQ8XgOBjiQ/s2972/2933C7FA-5E17-4A5F-A804-848F6FB2A33E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2972" data-original-width="2093" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzlDWK20fS-7IXrLPRXP8FkatmBUziKTUgb9xeBe4J0rUJmy2J6rWSo3DfODAjenk0djyJWI_rfQ60s9pe0lWb33CH9M3T8OGZJOGsCJDUk6gn5mppVeuH_CiLbyA9bP2yPtqe7NB2oySxVU2kOvUEIZhdAvstxHr3SVnLm5vtE9P5NFWlQQ8XgOBjiQ/w281-h400/2933C7FA-5E17-4A5F-A804-848F6FB2A33E.jpeg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since I only have fairly standard sized envelopes, I came up with a possible envelope solution for these slim cards, but had to check the post office site first. Would they accept the envelopes I had in mind? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Why yes, they would.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_EpNh83qyQ_VE0CZq6jKQSRGptYgGS7wv21GR8kSYhhao5zgSvNMfL8iyi5Xi54Atot3Tj8pgZ_5BNhVedfkLRcjFPXmTO7rQFbsqZi9VRTVPzhmXAbjdNSIxb_0Y8Q4wLLIvdG5_r77W4akdsFn3FPsIW2D766ocM9mIVp1cLpuCXHeCR96SPevow/s2448/C54EFF1F-CB15-441D-BF02-EDE3E67B8DF2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1952" data-original-width="2448" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_EpNh83qyQ_VE0CZq6jKQSRGptYgGS7wv21GR8kSYhhao5zgSvNMfL8iyi5Xi54Atot3Tj8pgZ_5BNhVedfkLRcjFPXmTO7rQFbsqZi9VRTVPzhmXAbjdNSIxb_0Y8Q4wLLIvdG5_r77W4akdsFn3FPsIW2D766ocM9mIVp1cLpuCXHeCR96SPevow/w400-h319/C54EFF1F-CB15-441D-BF02-EDE3E67B8DF2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The photo above shows you the cards, the inside panel, clear envelopes and white paper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That’s correct, clear envelopes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had bought bookmark sleeves a while ago for my envelope add-ins. I sometimes add a bookmark and a bag of tea to my cards to mail away. The clear sleeve helped keep them from slipping around. These sleeves were also the perfect fit for the Christmas cards. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlC7-pyJXQCpTPTXt1jUXrTuS-dH9EY41nJ33QCa6RFK9PEr7x_bLGSgW1wruigoK5qG6J3Btj-0R0Lcrsf-K9ZXiQ8GCtCESXIE1dh10F4gD84LhAs5YkvQIGIeFdbFFU3WXsVT4VAmSWsA8YDmEwwWG4c-haI5by9AROh-TzfFEj_rWGOm6mIBfgHA/s2397/6E392744-6080-478F-9939-01714985E091.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1821" data-original-width="2397" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlC7-pyJXQCpTPTXt1jUXrTuS-dH9EY41nJ33QCa6RFK9PEr7x_bLGSgW1wruigoK5qG6J3Btj-0R0Lcrsf-K9ZXiQ8GCtCESXIE1dh10F4gD84LhAs5YkvQIGIeFdbFFU3WXsVT4VAmSWsA8YDmEwwWG4c-haI5by9AROh-TzfFEj_rWGOm6mIBfgHA/s320/6E392744-6080-478F-9939-01714985E091.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I slipped a white piece of paper over the top of the card. This paper will contain the address and return address. The stamp will go on the top right so it can be cancelled. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLCph7ItzVMilEtgldjwXN-b7mZt2AJL7Q2Ryf_t22JznxqcWks5_tuVMEjJGYiXOsqE2mJF6XO3rk9r1NsB7N0U_s-Gby7F9AyU9AxUmY7JYSzHDf0uA1Yi79jjTelceHe8TMeKoMj7wEiMo7nfdVbraE7C33lRWWp95HkF5HjI7-j0aEE4iZi_O5g/s2149/1561C78A-C867-4C05-96D1-9472A58213F1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="865" data-original-width="2149" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLCph7ItzVMilEtgldjwXN-b7mZt2AJL7Q2Ryf_t22JznxqcWks5_tuVMEjJGYiXOsqE2mJF6XO3rk9r1NsB7N0U_s-Gby7F9AyU9AxUmY7JYSzHDf0uA1Yi79jjTelceHe8TMeKoMj7wEiMo7nfdVbraE7C33lRWWp95HkF5HjI7-j0aEE4iZi_O5g/w640-h258/1561C78A-C867-4C05-96D1-9472A58213F1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The back is fine as is. The envelope will be taped down on the back side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So these are my Christmas Bookmark Cards. They can be enjoyed as a card, then slipped into a book as a bookmark. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love it when my cards are re-gifted, framed, or can be used in another way. I’ll be looking for more tall skinny stamps to use in a similar way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Will you? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>SUPPLIES LIST</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/PandaHall-200pcs-Plastic-Cellophane-Homemade/dp/B07NC4HDT9?pd_rd_w=GFd7y&content-id=amzn1.sym.ccd66d6a-fd89-4716-b3af-012410ff4aa9&pf_rd_p=ccd66d6a-fd89-4716-b3af-012410ff4aa9&pf_rd_r=J05ZGY5FSP9APB35Z387&pd_rd_wg=IX4Tr&pd_rd_r=34a7865f-e1ae-4877-8099-51e7036aa2d4&pd_rd_i=B07NC4HDT9&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_9_t">Clear envelopes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Woodware-Craft-Collection-PEACEFUL-NIGHT-Clear-Stamps-frs400-frs400ww/2472">Peaceful Night Stamp</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">White Embossing powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Versamark ink</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Watercolor paints</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cardstock in black and white</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Blessings, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carmen</div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-4065459892657414872022-10-20T15:49:00.005-07:002022-10-20T15:59:25.788-07:00Caught the Sewing Bug!It seems my craft preferences change with the season and lately I’ve been hit with the sewing bug. <div><br /></div><div>I had started a “quilt by the month” quilting pattern by Suzy’s Sitcom, and then almost got it finished when I grew tired of it. I finally picked it up again this summer, completed it and posted it on this blog. <div><br /></div><div>After that I made a softie, a pillowcase, doll clothes, bowl cozies and a mugrug. Now I find myself looking at free and paid sewing patterns all over the web.</div><div><br /></div><div>I’ve also reorganized my craft space and added a separate sewing area. I think I’m in for the long haul.<div><br /></div><div>To catch myself up I’ll share what I made with links to patterns and sites I used. The completed quilt is in the post below.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Gerald the Giraffe softie was a pattern I purchased from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/208502589/gerald-the-giraffe-sewing-pattern-softie?zanpid=10690_1666302028_7b98e8d9b1b81882b5ff28c2a5f633f6&awc=10690_1666302028_7b98e8d9b1b81882b5ff28c2a5f633f6" target="_blank">Sweet Briar Sisters on Etsy.</a> Isn’t he just the sweetest? This was fairly easy to make, but follow the directions closely. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLR7AtSh7d9DVkXsfmX6yAaL0W_8khT-DyJiSf6oJC2D1Fm6waFJ_MMXBSNEfIIG9j7Aw5kxpPTGm79FkO3_CXEIuSGku_pyzhulkkHVOioamxQGVa7WzV4VS0czCr406tem7TshA7mMUqyw2cycWEAXtRK3GYfcEKlEQjglsKltJ6lxd3M3KjblTr8Q/s3000/31EDB79C-E11E-436B-8FCC-38EFBCBEB8E2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLR7AtSh7d9DVkXsfmX6yAaL0W_8khT-DyJiSf6oJC2D1Fm6waFJ_MMXBSNEfIIG9j7Aw5kxpPTGm79FkO3_CXEIuSGku_pyzhulkkHVOioamxQGVa7WzV4VS0czCr406tem7TshA7mMUqyw2cycWEAXtRK3GYfcEKlEQjglsKltJ6lxd3M3KjblTr8Q/s320/31EDB79C-E11E-436B-8FCC-38EFBCBEB8E2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVCec_dr5hSiDd18xQ0TuMmXKIbLyxuD02EwyQfBJ28W69YT6_Pp3UG0UUXHNuILuzp4ta8YHPiZD8Y0Gh8lssSPBaHCKI1Td-xvHvoKE0Um8AQSqwrJad5cEKrGxhtq1lhjm8wNUVAbx5bnbx-6I41dB78iPhC3pjM7gKHsrAUYYqCDy7VrAI9Qgbg/s3264/D41AA0F7-53C6-4CE6-AF8E-427F5A1ABD2C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYVCec_dr5hSiDd18xQ0TuMmXKIbLyxuD02EwyQfBJ28W69YT6_Pp3UG0UUXHNuILuzp4ta8YHPiZD8Y0Gh8lssSPBaHCKI1Td-xvHvoKE0Um8AQSqwrJad5cEKrGxhtq1lhjm8wNUVAbx5bnbx-6I41dB78iPhC3pjM7gKHsrAUYYqCDy7VrAI9Qgbg/w300-h400/D41AA0F7-53C6-4CE6-AF8E-427F5A1ABD2C.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I found a free pattern for a pillowcase with French seams from <a href="https://blog.treasurie.com/how-to-make-a-pillowcase-burrito/" target="_blank">Treasurie</a>. You roll this one up like a burrito, and in the end there are no raw seams. The instructions are provided at the link. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This one is for one of my granddaughters, and is folded twice, but you get the just of it. Oh look- there’s Gerald again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprvG9JeqdZmtBjIqtPoReXbnPiGunq53XJnl1GBvwgtSY0DWoX9deaQHhMkGlP_Q8NkEMkBVk_hFeYky3Oses9aiV1hc-ehQ_p6N9H62qFxQDx9LND9vtUvNUzAkvRSD8IwUHNLZ0wgKHNGPCMBQW0c_HNKncT9wXizwwGeq2c_72cvawC_IYm0VjBA/s3264/BA4F66CF-BC59-4CC3-A751-8F79A23E0BB2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprvG9JeqdZmtBjIqtPoReXbnPiGunq53XJnl1GBvwgtSY0DWoX9deaQHhMkGlP_Q8NkEMkBVk_hFeYky3Oses9aiV1hc-ehQ_p6N9H62qFxQDx9LND9vtUvNUzAkvRSD8IwUHNLZ0wgKHNGPCMBQW0c_HNKncT9wXizwwGeq2c_72cvawC_IYm0VjBA/w300-h400/BA4F66CF-BC59-4CC3-A751-8F79A23E0BB2.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Next I decided to make doll clothes for 18” dolls. I used a free pattern for both pieces.<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2n7kCXeMy0s" target="_blank">Shorts pattern by Lelesdesign.</a> The link to the pattern is below the video.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGoHKIROfxTsdEhEF854Vmd30pmYgdg_CJb-DAIud4oHT2_gVrzzramnTimN4nNW-Z-8cQZ4d_wNe0Py2f-GJGNf-Psri_llDlh_t-A3hQlIb-2WpkKysYnjysVoPscZT1UAd5Kaq3Uea-NQ6sl9znDPsBvBIKzkfxhRHdEDr2DEUw24-n19oWX1YCw/s1894/E94601B1-B240-4465-9FDF-E7D4F935E1EE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1736" data-original-width="1894" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGoHKIROfxTsdEhEF854Vmd30pmYgdg_CJb-DAIud4oHT2_gVrzzramnTimN4nNW-Z-8cQZ4d_wNe0Py2f-GJGNf-Psri_llDlh_t-A3hQlIb-2WpkKysYnjysVoPscZT1UAd5Kaq3Uea-NQ6sl9znDPsBvBIKzkfxhRHdEDr2DEUw24-n19oWX1YCw/s320/E94601B1-B240-4465-9FDF-E7D4F935E1EE.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was fun to make but the fabric was a bit stiff. The closure is Velcro.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://pacountrycrafts.com/blog/lydias-sweetheart-doll-dress?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=5e30862caa64082bef4f5994&ss_email_id=5e414a1c78beae4094150498&ss_campaign_name=Are+you+ready+for+Valentine%E2%80%99s+Day%3F+&ss_campaign_sent_date=2020-02-10T12%3A19%3A08Z" target="_blank">Lydia’s Sweetheart Doll Dress by PA Country Crafts </a> The instructions and pattern are included. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc-fxIdvpPqSAKMTAztk_Eth8GuNbDQy0-WV_zMMVeluV1VljCHQxC_N0fph4sJU-4XhOGYE2lYhJSvneOanpCqKDXUI8vHt-2USzxPxVK1HOVDKrHIJ6Rq2WfYgoiLM7SJ2L4KACXj9t9N1-4Q3vsp2z3PGPvacjyaOQsM6mw1Ahf0hyN2g_b-BKjQ/s2762/048932F6-D39E-4571-B04D-D22309713BEA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2762" data-original-width="1943" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc-fxIdvpPqSAKMTAztk_Eth8GuNbDQy0-WV_zMMVeluV1VljCHQxC_N0fph4sJU-4XhOGYE2lYhJSvneOanpCqKDXUI8vHt-2USzxPxVK1HOVDKrHIJ6Rq2WfYgoiLM7SJ2L4KACXj9t9N1-4Q3vsp2z3PGPvacjyaOQsM6mw1Ahf0hyN2g_b-BKjQ/w281-h400/048932F6-D39E-4571-B04D-D22309713BEA.jpeg" width="281" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I haven’t finished the hem on this one yet. I had to order a rolling hem foot which has now arrived. I hear it’s a bit tricky to master, so I’ll practice first. Cute little pattern, and easy. </div><div><br /></div><div>If only I had an 18” doll to check the fit on<span style="font-family: georgia;">!!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Did I mention I used to do piece work for a childrens clothing company called Rainbowear? This brought back happy memories. I can’t wait to try reversible coats and jackets for these dolls. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then I moved onto some <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/post/microwave-bowl-cozy/" target="_blank">Quilted Bowl Cozies</a>. I used a pattern off of Craftsy. I made two of these. They’ve come in pretty handy already. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA44ALZVTlveXdKp_DzSp1QkxMgOOy3fbnww7tsjz8ZwwvGC7qv0ekBjo41YI8VF43nMVkxXq0tvV6BxkPAnabhQF6go_rr4TlvAs31GgXr5-dYV623EQlLbMKLABdhdks9bRIha6cgBF6kGfIO3F5UU5D-d2qUEK7qg8G3vrud5b_UD-Ra-G-bRcudA/s3264/F068EBB2-CD48-43F1-B289-C9FAA695877F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA44ALZVTlveXdKp_DzSp1QkxMgOOy3fbnww7tsjz8ZwwvGC7qv0ekBjo41YI8VF43nMVkxXq0tvV6BxkPAnabhQF6go_rr4TlvAs31GgXr5-dYV623EQlLbMKLABdhdks9bRIha6cgBF6kGfIO3F5UU5D-d2qUEK7qg8G3vrud5b_UD-Ra-G-bRcudA/s320/F068EBB2-CD48-43F1-B289-C9FAA695877F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Last but not least I decided to make a mug rug. This little mugrug pattern is my own. It’s for my granddaughter who loves to bake. </div><div><br /></div><div>In hindsight I should have made an apron, oven mitt and a mugrug with this fabric, but there isn’t enough of it left now. I found the pillowcase pattern first, so I made it first. Maybe I’ll make her a set at a later date. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEahZg8UAL2yJVns_d8X36nfta9Y6xIjqoDPhLcJUhkCOtfoSo-lLmQYZQqzZ-kPVQbCLrsMIGyIyHa-bByFTMErqzkvC9UIzvVSloafCQQZqUOAfI5PCKedUooPxOB2axGmrNp-UeXTbnlF18q62b9O7wdQ0e5ahyP0zmuP705j5poF5jy3RNlJkfEg/s3264/EF74C397-4E11-44DF-9BBA-7C10425B6DF3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEahZg8UAL2yJVns_d8X36nfta9Y6xIjqoDPhLcJUhkCOtfoSo-lLmQYZQqzZ-kPVQbCLrsMIGyIyHa-bByFTMErqzkvC9UIzvVSloafCQQZqUOAfI5PCKedUooPxOB2axGmrNp-UeXTbnlF18q62b9O7wdQ0e5ahyP0zmuP705j5poF5jy3RNlJkfEg/w300-h400/EF74C397-4E11-44DF-9BBA-7C10425B6DF3.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglPh9iHy7etzly4RYv_tmm0r4Td3Q3E2UPhOEX4_JKvqdHbhe3k-VJIirzsc8NXn3TifSrPYodt7diEGtSzgVJkQIKSlaDx0Jpts54NX5U2HrVn3TAy8z8y2tq-rAZIYz71h0JQEASf8nF9s0xaci35ejWS36zzQjESbIDHakfEAFwg7Kab--D5_GrOA/s2296/FD4340A3-10BE-4A9F-9869-B2C75234FD8C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1591" data-original-width="2296" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglPh9iHy7etzly4RYv_tmm0r4Td3Q3E2UPhOEX4_JKvqdHbhe3k-VJIirzsc8NXn3TifSrPYodt7diEGtSzgVJkQIKSlaDx0Jpts54NX5U2HrVn3TAy8z8y2tq-rAZIYz71h0JQEASf8nF9s0xaci35ejWS36zzQjESbIDHakfEAFwg7Kab--D5_GrOA/w400-h278/FD4340A3-10BE-4A9F-9869-B2C75234FD8C.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div>I might turn the pattern into a pdf if I can figure out how. I’ve done digital stamps, so it can’t be that much more difficult.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for popping by today. Hopefully I’ll be back soon with more to share. Have a great weekend<span style="font-family: georgia;">!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Blessings,</div><div>Carmen</div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PS: Check the side-bar…seems everyone is looking for Christmas ideas already!</div></div></div></div></div></div>Carmenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860778037757805996noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390708187136529914.post-54986268822890822372022-09-16T17:25:00.002-07:002022-10-08T13:19:55.884-07:00Seagull Paradise Wall Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’m sitting in my room listening to the raindrops outside my window. More sunny days will come but Fall is on its way and I’m ok with that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the last year I’ve been working on and off - on a quilt from a pattern by <a href="https://suzyssitcom.com/the-sitcom-cast" target="_blank">Suzy at Suzy’s Sitcom</a>. I highly recommend this blog especially if you like to sew, but also for other crafts. She has a Facebook page called Suzy’s Crafters and Quilters if you’d rather follow that way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She offers many patterns for free. Every month there was a new block available for a month. If you missed it, you could pick it up for $5 or so after the fact. Or, if you didn’t want to wait, you could buy the whole pattern right off the bat. Your choice. Check out her blog for more details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now to show you the <a href="https://suzys-sitcom-store.myshopify.com/collections/seagull-paradise-sew-along" target="_blank">Seagull Paradise</a> quilt I made. I just completed the binding today and it’ll be a wall quilt or a decorative cover over the guest bed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRJc0PfxJlcuW9a-Z9UWB9iZQ_a8DPX3ktEe6j8sr7XpllFRfD9hCA0lOHEhSeL0vIJdkeCvFTaXxYpYByjwEOTqYRPIJL5kjO4VAEOIgzLChrUgVmNpdEtDXn0Q-bsqXxOQt1BXtMr_1vrix2x6GG5kg4h-HBLRJLTXpCwEUyUJhxTwrywzuLv53MA/s3264/FC9CCC0A-65DA-4987-9426-94ED3DEE3C0A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRJc0PfxJlcuW9a-Z9UWB9iZQ_a8DPX3ktEe6j8sr7XpllFRfD9hCA0lOHEhSeL0vIJdkeCvFTaXxYpYByjwEOTqYRPIJL5kjO4VAEOIgzLChrUgVmNpdEtDXn0Q-bsqXxOQt1BXtMr_1vrix2x6GG5kg4h-HBLRJLTXpCwEUyUJhxTwrywzuLv53MA/w480-h640/FC9CCC0A-65DA-4987-9426-94ED3DEE3C0A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Following are some close ups of the different panels in random order. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYTTTupiiHygcFoRRWACaf20VAIJqXosT6SyTf725KS3rZJoOQcLUNirmKCkga0lpRdZX4ROdfr5s6X-RNZAsAOetoBJLQAPTwvEqvqRa3nOzj878rn9tlsGXxw_A8l09ZJq_Q6KsFIUZidXSPas7HRAJbh65vq1ftADkSVjjt5QKXcUPcmSS8y7aTA/s2626/3FC2CB85-88BD-43DE-8F9E-2CE067266EB9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2626" data-original-width="2412" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFYTTTupiiHygcFoRRWACaf20VAIJqXosT6SyTf725KS3rZJoOQcLUNirmKCkga0lpRdZX4ROdfr5s6X-RNZAsAOetoBJLQAPTwvEqvqRa3nOzj878rn9tlsGXxw_A8l09ZJq_Q6KsFIUZidXSPas7HRAJbh65vq1ftADkSVjjt5QKXcUPcmSS8y7aTA/w368-h400/3FC2CB85-88BD-43DE-8F9E-2CE067266EB9.jpeg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I’ve always loved the ocean and this reminds me of the Island. </div><div><br /></div>I’m working on a different table runner as a gift and when I get a chance I will post a couple more sewing projects I recently completed.<div><br /></div><div>Hope you’re having a wonderful day! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgapZuX8iP6H6Vjm4RX7BpF3aBaQT5FLTpT0rC3zOWPKMBKASLLSnDbMSR_1vGQUBP1wsIYPDD0qOubccg23DUqHbE_3duVVmETqoFOYtwBQCsBB_dz0wXW4BgtEF3omvJ7tVojyHriH0gI2BY38l_Xz_DTN9st44SsY5ekmlJZf2bb1RLkkkZy89fIuQ/s1121/FE5F0F5E-09FF-491C-8467-4AADFAC619A6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="1121" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgapZuX8iP6H6Vjm4RX7BpF3aBaQT5FLTpT0rC3zOWPKMBKASLLSnDbMSR_1vGQUBP1wsIYPDD0qOubccg23DUqHbE_3duVVmETqoFOYtwBQCsBB_dz0wXW4BgtEF3omvJ7tVojyHriH0gI2BY38l_Xz_DTN9st44SsY5ekmlJZf2bb1RLkkkZy89fIuQ/s320/FE5F0F5E-09FF-491C-8467-4AADFAC619A6.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Blessings,</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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