Progress,Spools, and Pirates

Yesterday I finished a goofy little project that has no real purpose but I had a need and I went with it. My thread consumption has skyrocketed since I started quilting and as a result I have a rather large empty spool collection. I wasn't sure how I would utilize them initially but one day as I was trying to corral my precious yarn balls, I thought "yarn and spools...hmmm..." Here is the result. I glued a bit of every color yarn I had onto the thread spools and then strung them on a length of black ribbon.
What it is I do not know. An upcycled spool yarn garland?
Now where should it hang? Maybe I need a crafty tree?

In the meantime the "Sea Glass and Snow" afghan is coming along quickly. Well it was... until carpal issues started flaring.I have had to set it aside for a few days.

Oh...here is a sneak peak of something special my super duper hubby made for me...

It is all finished except for the decorating which I am going to take my sweet time doing.

The pesky pirates have taken up residence already! He should sweep up while he is in there. ;0)

Wild about Rugby

Rugby Bugby ...

Little Snugby.

Snuggle Bear, Ruggle Bear

Little Buggle Bear

I am just WILD about Rugby. So is my son.

We have had Rugby for over a year now and we cannot imagine life without her. Rescued dogs are the best, she is so loving and grateful.

A velvety soft little anti depressant.

The Weirdest Winter?

This may turn out to be the weirdest winter I have experienced in my 32 years here. It hasn't snowed or rained in many weeks and I can see every bit of my garden. Weird. The temps have been so warm and the sun blazing through my windows makes me feel the need to work in the soil.Weird. I mean it is January 7th (the ground is frozen) and there isn't feet upon feet of snow outside. Weird.

Rugby thinks the water looks weird and she wonders where the snow is.

The lakes freeze every winter but usually they are covered with too much snow to shovel off and skate. This year no problem.

Last year we received 55 feet of snow over the whole winter and so far this year almost none. Feast or Famine...that is what I keep hearing, but to be honest I don't remember feasting all that much last year!

This town can't survive without snow, you see...we are snow farmers.

Our ski resort is the biggest employer in this entire county and although they can make snow up there we are all going start feeling the pinch if it doesn't snow soon.

So...Pray for Snow!

Today is another gorgeously sunny day and I am going to watch the NFL wild card playoff games today while I work on a few projects.

Have a fabulous day!

A bit of Christmas

Although I didn't blog about anything Christmasy this year, I did make a few new things for the Holidays. One exciting new project was a custom order for Tie Dyed Dresses. They came out so cute, I am going to start carrying them in the shop very soon.
I made a few new pillow covers for the living room...
Don't you just love that fabric? I do.Lovey Dovey Peace and Joy... I may keep this one out all year.
To add some texture I whipped up a crocheted pillow cover made of sweet little Granny's on the front and...
stripes on the back. Yes, that is Rugby's freckled booty.

This beauty was a "hand me down" unfinished project from my Aunt.

At some point she painstakingly wove a whole lot of ribbons into a fabulous top so I just slapped a plain white back on it and Voila!

Gorgeous, no?

and there is more!

"til then XOXO

Sea Glass and Snow

Happy New Year!
2011 was a tough year for some and great for others, like most years I guess, but this year is going to be Terrific. I can feel it!
Christmas has been celebrated and stored away until next year and the strangely warm weather and lack of snow has me ordering vegetable seeds and "Spring" cleaning has already begun.I think that is a good sign... although if we don't get some snow soon there will be water restrictions next summer. Boo!
The ideas have been flowing and I finally have some time to post about them.
So here is just one.
I have been inspired by several photos on Pinterest again and this time it is a "Snow and Sea Glass" crocheted Afghan in a ripple pattern. I seem to be stuck on the ripple right now.

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The colors in the photos above are here in this gorgeously cozy afghan

Here is another shot taken with a flash today...I finished a few more rows while watching the "Hell on Wheels" marathon yesterday. ;0)

I have two more afghans in mind but I am determined to finish this one before starting another. The recipient of this blankie is a very dear person to me and that always helps the fingers fly.

Sailor Ripple

I can finally post about a wee little afghan I finished awhile ago.
I whipped this one out in no time but I had to wait until the recipient received it to post about it.

A wavy ripple for the son a Navy man...

My sweet, happy new little cousin!

P.S. My hubby made the Tie Dye!

Peace ;0)

Work Site Shots

We had the pleasure of working in a log cabin in a wonderful old part of town a few days ago and across the street I spotted this Totem like sculpture with five little bears climbing up... Cute huh?

I had to throw this shot in just because I love the color of this cabin all frosted in white and the icicle that is nearly reaching the ground.

The log cabin where we swept the chimney has an old rock fireplace all covered in lichen and a fabulous view out the window.

This is a shot of the creek running right outside their back door.

Gorgeous. It hasn't snowed much at all yet but it sure is pretty already.

Ahh...so fresh and crisp ;0)

Color Muse

Long time no see yet again my friends. I have been too busy to blog but Super busy with work, crochet, tie dye, etc. Lots to post about but no gumption to write, only...create. I have, of course, found bits of time to spend browsing through Pinterest, an endless source of inspiration.This time Pinterest or I should say the fabulous photography of our glorious earth has sparked a new color scheme for my latest crochet afghan. I am calling it Autumn Sunset.
Here are the photos that inspired it...

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Feels peaceful doesn't it? Ahh...
I already have a couple more in mind to stitch up once I finish this one.
Yee Haw! Have a great Day.
P.S. It is snowing! ;0)