Blog of the week - Karanan

I absolutely love the photographs and projects in this blog. This artist of whimsy and quiet beauty hails from Finland. I showed the blog to my daughter and she went "oooooh, how interesting ..... I like that one." She likes the dragonfly, I like the snail :)

There's whimsical people by the bucket load celebrating all kinds of activities.

And since I am in the mood for making hearts I had to show you this one :)

There are fun loving animals.

And what self respecting artist/crafter does not have a "quality control" expert in their midst.

To those of you from Northern Europe I apologize for not having the ..'s and o's above the a's. I know there's a way to do it but I have not worked it out yet.
Anyway ....... fabulous blog, great projects of excellent quality, a delight to visit. Enjoy. And if you are a Tilda fan K. has lots of links to go oooh and aaah at :)

Addendum - Oh please excuse my foggy brain the link is http://tygodamm.blogspot.com/ (Thanks Elaine for spotting that).
Also if you want to see how I am re-arranging my sewing/craft room hop on over to http://stitchacrosstheborder.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-creative-space.html

I made a star ......

just one .....  to send to Jaye at http://artquiltmaker.com/blog/ Her mom is making some star quilts for family and friends that were impacted by the St. Bruno fires.

I did a deliberate raw edge so that it will fray when washed but if Jaye or her mom decide to sew down the edges that's okay too.
Size - 81/2", blue background, yellow star (any kind) was the requirement.

PIF 2011- do you want to play?

I am going to be the recipient of a gift from the delightful, and very talented Cheryl at http://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com

If you would like to receive a PIF gift from me (by Jan 2012) just leave a comment. I'll do a drawing for 3 people on Friday 25th February. You can then PIF (or not). Entirely up to yourselves :)

Addendum - Drawing now closed. The recipients of a PIF from me will be Joan, Mickie and Sue. Congratulations ladies. I'm looking forward to making you each something.

Colourful Fridays - valentine

Most people probably associate the colors red and white with Valentine's Day. Mine gravitates more toward burgundy, a color my grandmother enjoyed, but really for me it's more about a shape and a feeling. I have a collection of hearts ....... much more than this picture shows ....... and they come in many forms. All are special to me in that they bring back fond memories of places, people, events. A gift given made with love, a poem shared, the sweet scent of vanilla as candles are lit, love of home, family, friends and a far away country.
So what is your favorite color of this sweet heart time, what memory does it bring to your mind and heart? To find out more about what some other wonderful people think hop on over to http://daisyquilts.blogspot.com/
It's our wedding anniversary on the 14th and the day of the event was cold, damp, and windy. No flowers could be seen because spring had not come. I wore a hand made white dress and veil and borrowed my sister-in-law's shoes. Another sister-in-law and her hubbie travelled a far distance to surprise us. We ate dinner together at a nearby restaurant. I had been in the USA for a short 6 weeks with excited expectations for a new life ahead. The hubster was still in school and working part-time. We never did have a honeymoon. Many years later we marvel at having 4 almost grown children that have survived some of our blundering attempts at parenthood. Who knows one day we might become grandparents but that's for them to decide :)

I made a bird ......

two so far. If you can guess the purpose I might make you one :) They're all the rage I hear.

I made a heart ........

yep, just one. There will be more though because I am in the mood to make some.

Meet "Peaceful Heart". She measures about 5". I fussy cut the fabric so there is a surprise on the back for the recipient :)
My doctor told me that I have bronchitis and fluid in my ear, hence the earache (in addition to my regular sinus and allergy "issues") so he gave me a shot, antibiotics and something for my cough. Hopefully I will be right as rain in a few days.
Our school district is letting out 2 hours early today ....... something to do with a weather system heading our way. So my high school kids should bound in about 12.30 ish.

I made a boob ............

Actually I made more than one .......... for Nina Lise aka Mrs. Moen :) They are packaged up and ready to mail.

If you want to help her with her amazing community project hop on over too http://makeaboob.blogspot.com/ Be ready to oooh and aaah over some of the ones that have already been sent her way.