Sunday, February 15, 2009

Early start...





No...I'm not baking up a bunch of cupcakes! I couldn't resist getting a very early start on some seeds I had...so I'm trying them in these peat cakes. I actually have bunches of sprouts in less than a week. I have to tell you, if you're wondering what to use to work the soil in those little pots, etc. look for your old baby spoons and pickle/fondue forks....they're the perfect size! I'm hoping to have some herb plants to put outside when the time is right.

Not too shabby...



Ok..here is the result of sewing all those pennies together...turned out really cute! I wasn't sure I would like all blues, but after I finished, it looked great and a perfect size for a shelf or small table. I wonder if I may be allergic to the wool 'cause this morning, my fingers were itching like crazy...I had a similar reaction when I was hooking my first (and only : ) rug.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Giles has been busy too!










Giles can't do any heavy work until his eye heals, but he has been doing itty bitty jobs...love these mini birdhouses and log cabins (necklaces)...What fun?!

More projects...







I love these little overalls! I wore some like these when I was a little girl (many, many years ago) LOL They are soooo country...and how about the bag of Old Crow Marbles? I had the bandana fabric (has smaller pattern) to place in the back pocket as a handkerchief and sewed some little patches here & there...now I'm waiting for Giles to make some slingshots to put in the back pockets...too cute! These will add that special country touch at The Gathering in Nashville next month...

Staying busy when it's too cold and snowy to go out...

















Well...I've been trying my hand at making 'money'. LOL No, not real money...just gathering pennies...I thought I'd like these various blues, but now I'm thinking I want more color. Hmmm...I'll keep working on these, but am sure I'll add something else.





BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!