Carol Doak Postcard Swap

I joined Carol Doak's postcard swap this summer. I have not done much paper piecing before, so this was a good way to get me to try it. Each participant had 3 swap partners to swap postcards with. The patterns I used were from a Carol Doak paper piecing book that included a CD. The CD contained the designs on it with the ability to scale them to the size needed. Just print them out on paper piecing paper and your ready to go. It was a bit challenging until I figured out where to place my fabric and stitch. I am sure if I did more of them I would be able to get them done much faster now. This is also a good way to use your scraps up and pass on a bit of cheer!

Stamping Cards

I enjoy making lots of different things. Here are some cards that I made. The one with the buttons was made using my card software from Stampin Up. I printed out the buttons and used my hole punch and mounted them with a foam dot to give them a 3d effect. The other two on the right were made with a punch from Stampin Up and a coordinating stamp set. These flowers were really easy to make and very quick! If you would like to view the website to stampin up just click this link www.lindaheller.stampinup.net  Linda is a great demonstrator!

I made something!

I made this little fella from the book I posted earlier (see below). I used a combination of wool and cotton. I used garden sand that I purchased from the hardware store to stuff him with, which makes him quite heavy. He was fun to make and I hope to make a few more in different sizes. Makes a great pincushion if you can get past putting pins in his cute little head.

Does anybody blog here?

Obviously not! I don't even follow myself! Ha ha! Well, I am willing to give this another shot if someone wants to read it. Even if not, this has become more of a new personal challenge so let's get on with it!

Happy Ground Hog day!

Hi All!
What a great day to jump back on the Blog bandwagon. Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring this year! YAY!! I really don't like being cold.  In the next few days I'll post what I have been working. But for now, I just wanted to drop in and say hi.

HI!!

What a cute book!!

I found the cutest little bird book at one of my fav shops The Quilters Market. They always have fun stuff and the latest in Patterns and bright cheery fabric! Its a great place to go for some instant inspiration.

My first entry!

Hi Everyone!
I would like to start doing alot more sewing, crafting and designing and I thought this would be a good motivational way to do more of that. My goal is to post what I am working on, share ideas and techniques with you and just have fun! I will try to post once a week but don't hold me to that! Let me gather up some projects and Let's get started!

Deb