Upcoming Projects

Gosh it has been a busy year full of happy times. Right now I am knitting a butterfly. I hope to have a website full of fairy and woodland creatures on my new website Pigglewiggins. I'm so happy to have my old name back. A speculator bought it when it expired and he parked on if for about six years. I guess he finally stopped waiting for the big money and then I got the name back again today.

Right now I'm researching how to make fairies in a bottle. I like the idea of glow-in-the-dark polymer clay. But since it is after 3 AM that is a project for another day.

Right now I'm making Kirigami stars. As soon as I glue those I'll take photos. I made six already but gave them all away at the writer's meeting.

Hope you have the happiest of holidays.

Little Six Panel Skirt

My granddaughter is almost a year old. I'm sad that I won't get to be there for her first Christmas. But I did make her a Christmas stocking. And today I decided to make her a skirt. I have it finished except for the waistband. I'm waiting for her mom to measure her waist. The little dear was taking her nap so I didn't get the measurements yet. Hopefully I can finish it tomorrow and have it to her in time for Christmas, but if not then, I'll have it for her birthday in February. They grow so fast. Darn it all, I wish I lived closer. I want to make her some dresses, but I think I should use a pattern for those. It would be nice if I could make a reversible dress.

The Bean and His Family

Today some friends were visiting from out of town and we had a fabulous time having a picnic lunch between the raindrops. I got to meet the incredible 'Bean' and his sister who is really a fairy princess. We ran around the yard collecting golf balls, took a walk down a dirt road, shot arrows at a big burlap sack, and took turns wearing my camo hat.

A cool day for a change.

Looking at the arrow book.

The Bean studying his Thomas the Train stickers.

Stickers and coloring keep Bean busy.

Giving archery a try.

Bean stretching out for his walk.

Summer and Grandkids

I just left my daughter's house where I got to hang out with two of my grandchildren for 2 glorious weeks. We went to parks, a company picnic, a Renaissance Faire and other fun things. I made my grandson a red tunic and belt so he could be a pirate at the Renaissance Faire. I won't be able to post photos until I get home from vacation, so stay tuned. My granddaughter looked adorable in the yellow hat I knitted for her.

My grandson, who is 2 1/2, and I both took turns painting in the backyard. I did 2 landscapes, and he seemed to be painting mostly dragons. Or so he said. Then of course it was time to play in the hose to wash all the paint off.

My son-in-law is going to need new tunics as well. He's been working out a lot and now his chest won't fit in his shirts! With two kids in diapers, I don't think my daughter will be sewing much for at least 2 years, so maybe I can do it. That is, if and when I get home and my sewing machine wants to cooperate. I think it's fun when the whole family dresses up for an event.

Embroidery on Felt Bunny Ornament

I like the way my first bunny ornament came out. What do you think? I wasn't sure about the whiskers. With whiskers or without? I am going to make one for my new granddaughter that says Maggie's first Easter.

Cute Bunny Craft

Source: jennwa.blogspot.com via Lauren on Pinterest

I wish I could take credit for this, but I found it on Pinterest and had to share.

Clever Way To Make Watercolor Cartoon Animals

This was so adorable I had to share it.

Source: elviestudio.blogspot.com via Sue Hansen on Pinterest

If it weren't so late tonight I'd give it a try.