Wooool Work!

I'm ready!  our local quilt shop has wool--lots of wool and

even the floss colors needed for the May pattern.

I've signed up to do Rebekah L Smith's year long project.

This will be fun--something I've not done.

I know the colors are hard to see--and I'm not too sure I like the 

light wool, so I might add some color to it at a later date.

Okay, I looked at this for the longest time and decided I really

did NOT like that light green!  What to do?  Well, dye the wool,

of course!

There are no acid dyes in my pantry but I do have food coloring!

That works brilliantly on wool--just heat the wool in water with

small splash of vinegar, drop in a few drops of blue dye, simmer

and it's done--color has been added!

Now, look at this compared to the other piece--much better!

As the wool absorbs all the food coloring (dye), the water

runs clear--so much happier now!

This is a closed list on Facebook--but, you can go to her website

to purchase the pattern ($35) and then you'll be asked to

join Facebook page.

Weighted Blanket

I'm sorry I didn't find this video about weighted blankets during the month of April--as April is National Autism Month.  We have learned so much about autism in the past few years--Sesame Street has a new character that is Autistic, which will help youngsters in their daily lives.  How weighted blankets help  DIY Weighted Blanket

Sweet! Something For Mother!

Mother's Day is creeping up on me--no gift for mother yet!  Then this little stitching pattern caught my eye.

Lacey! Dainty!  Just Sweet!  I'm thinking that some vintage lace would

make a nice addition to a pillow case.  Mother could use something to

brighten her assisted living room.

Elefantz has the tutorial that makes it easy to stitch.  

May Brings Challenges

May brings a challenge--

Luckily, I have the yarn for this project--

that doesn't happen too often either!

I bought this sock yarn several months ago--really liked the

look of the 'double dip' effect.

And this yarn has been in my stash forever!!

Here is the pattern--designed by Mary-Ann Lammers

It's a rocky start since the cotton is thick and thin,

but this one challenge that I can overcome!

Yesterday i  cast on and knitted several rows while

binge watching 'Supernatural'--still in the first

season--there is plenty to knit to! 

It's Derby Time!

What an Adventure!  Derby time is the fastest 2 minute sport in history!  

The pom and circumstances for days before hand and then it's all over

and you wonder WHAT? happen!

We were at the Kentucky Derby several years ago--a bucket list ticked off!

we reserved our lodging months in advance; even planned our

dinner reservations then as well.

We attended the Oaks the day before the big day; We were ready for the BIG

day--sat through several smaller races and THEN, it was time

we had our big hats and

special dresses, guys in their cool shirts; 

we had seats right at the finish line--Whoa!  could't be any better than

that!

And here they came to the finish line and

everyone stood up!  I couldn't see--

what horse came in first?  I missed it!

Oh, well! I was there!  I experienced the excitement of

the time!  Even if I didn't see the winner cross the finish line!

Here is the post for today's race--

have you picked your favorite?

We are headed to a Derby party and it's for sure

I'll see the finish at this one!

Good luck with your pick!!

Cinco de Mayo!

Let's Celebrate!!

Give me a Margarita-- 

Some Guacamole 

Fresh tortilla chips

and throw in some chile con queso

 Add

And We have a Party!

No Scrap Left Behind.................

No Scrap Left behind could mean couple of things--you are a member of the 'clean plate club' or you are a quilter that wants to use up every little bite of scrap fabric.  I think I could be a member of both of these clubs, but I'm thinking the scrap fabric club has less calories and takes some energy to accomplish.  There has been a blog hop  that features a new book by Amanda Jean "No Scrap Left Behind".

As usual, I'm days behind the official beginning of the hop and playing catch up is fun!  There are so many wonderful ideas.....................like

featured on Needle and Foot blog--She took the idea from another free pattern

and ran with her idea!

Little nine patches!  what a great idea from Why Not Sew--

This is what friend Annette did with her small nine patch blocks--just

perfect scrap usage--in fact, she took all the birthday fat quarters we

had given her and made this lovely quilt!

Sew Something Good created this

Now, how could you not want to purchase this book?!!