Look they're multiplying. I found some finer pearl cotton in a seafoam green color that I used to make these two. I like the finer thread much better and these make more sense in a grouping. Having fun with these.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Island Projects
I have been dying to make these ever since I saw them on the very inspiring blog Resurrection Fern. When I saw this tutorial, I couldn't resist. One of things I wanted to do over vacation was teach myself to crochet. I vaguely remember being able to make granny squares in high school but have not crocheted since. It is supposed to be easier than knitting which I can do but I have to tell you, it was frustrating at first but I am slowly getting the hang of it. These turned out pretty good. The round one especially. The oval one I sort of made up the pattern to go with the shape of the stones so that is why it is a little wonky. It's true what they say in the tutorial: You can't make just one!
When my husband saw these he just asked "why?".... sometimes he doesn't get it but he loves me anyway.
I thought I would share my find. This little bench made of recycled chairs and wood was just perfect for my clothesline. Now I really do have a little haven out there!
Off to gather more stones!
When my husband saw these he just asked "why?".... sometimes he doesn't get it but he loves me anyway.
I thought I would share my find. This little bench made of recycled chairs and wood was just perfect for my clothesline. Now I really do have a little haven out there!
Off to gather more stones!Saturday, July 17, 2010
Sea Shells by the Sea Shore
My parents are spending some time with us at our cottage on PEI. My mother and daughter spent some precious time together making these lovelies. I have dibs on this one!
First these sea shell necklaces (rummage and tag sale finds) were taken apart which was a tedious process. I was only a spectator but it looked tedious.
And then the sorting began. Both my mom and daughter really get into this. They LOVE the sorting process. It was fun to see all the tiny different shells and imagine that they each once held a tiny little creature. Amazing.
Time out for one of these. Must have sustenance for this kind of work.
The assembly process: Very delicate work involving tweezers and super glue. (Then there was a google search on how to remove super glue from table tops and fingers!)
Another break for some of these which are in season right now.
And voila! The beautiful finished pieces. As I said, I have dibs on the this one.
But I love the simplicity of this one that my daughter made too....so hard to choose!
First these sea shell necklaces (rummage and tag sale finds) were taken apart which was a tedious process. I was only a spectator but it looked tedious.
And then the sorting began. Both my mom and daughter really get into this. They LOVE the sorting process. It was fun to see all the tiny different shells and imagine that they each once held a tiny little creature. Amazing.
Time out for one of these. Must have sustenance for this kind of work.
The assembly process: Very delicate work involving tweezers and super glue. (Then there was a google search on how to remove super glue from table tops and fingers!)
Another break for some of these which are in season right now.
And voila! The beautiful finished pieces. As I said, I have dibs on the this one.
But I love the simplicity of this one that my daughter made too....so hard to choose!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
The Pleasures of Tea and Clotheslines
Oh how I wish I liked tea. I have tried very hard to like it but I just don't care for it and it does not make sense to force myself to like something when I already like and obsess about so many other things to eat and drink. But my family likes tea. A lot. My daughter especially and when we come to Prince Edward Island we always make a couple of trips to the PEI Preserve Company in New Glasgow where we have a sumptuous lunch (try their Island Potato Pie and Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie!) and sample tea. This year it was Victoria Garden: a blend of lavender, rose petals and vanilla. Doesn't that just sound wonderful? I tried it again but I could still taste the bitterness of the tea although it was tempered by that wonderful vanilla-y aroma. My daughter loved it though.
This year my husband suggested we get her a special teapot that we can keep right here at the cottage and this one seemed to fit the bill. Isn't it cute with it's own cup and saucer built right in? That's what I love about tea. All the accoutrement! The teapots, tea cups, saucers, tea cozies, teaspoons and linens. Not to mention the wonderful baked goodies that accompany a proper tea time. I like the idea of tea. So I sit and take it all in but drink my water instead.
This year my husband suggested we get her a special teapot that we can keep right here at the cottage and this one seemed to fit the bill. Isn't it cute with it's own cup and saucer built right in? That's what I love about tea. All the accoutrement! The teapots, tea cups, saucers, tea cozies, teaspoons and linens. Not to mention the wonderful baked goodies that accompany a proper tea time. I like the idea of tea. So I sit and take it all in but drink my water instead.
My daughter recommends "Cavendish Sunset" which is a lovely fruity tea.
The "Prince Albert" strainer with a little cup to set it in so it doesn't drip. Love that.
Okay...here is something I really love. I know that I am slightly obsessed with my clothesline but I thought I would share with you this vintage clothespin bag that my mom found at a yard sale. It is well made from decorator cotton and galvanized hardware with a swivel hook. It works great because it holds a ton of clothespins, is easy to get your hand into and out of and slides nicely along the line so no stooping! I am going to try and make one of my own for back home I like it so much.Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Foggy Morning Walk
I thought I would share my morning walk here on PEI. I hit the red dirt road early. It looked to be a foggy misty day.
This is why we drive 12 hours to spend our time here! Nobody on the beach but me. Such solitude and quiet....well it is just priceless to me.
We get to enjoy lupin twice (also native strawberries). Once in New Hampshire and again in PEI. They grow with abandon by the sides of the road.
Here is Darnley Lighthouse in the fog with neat rows of potatoes planted in the field adjacent.
Last night we saw a big fox with a beautiful bushy tail coming back from the hunt. He was successful because he was carrying what looked like an unlucky mouse in his mouth. There are lots of fox here on the island and they all look quite well fed- not straggly at all. They are just like the ones in the Beatrix Potter stories. I am carrying my camera with me more often in the hopes of getting a photo op.
This is why we drive 12 hours to spend our time here! Nobody on the beach but me. Such solitude and quiet....well it is just priceless to me.
We get to enjoy lupin twice (also native strawberries). Once in New Hampshire and again in PEI. They grow with abandon by the sides of the road.
Here is Darnley Lighthouse in the fog with neat rows of potatoes planted in the field adjacent.
Last night we saw a big fox with a beautiful bushy tail coming back from the hunt. He was successful because he was carrying what looked like an unlucky mouse in his mouth. There are lots of fox here on the island and they all look quite well fed- not straggly at all. They are just like the ones in the Beatrix Potter stories. I am carrying my camera with me more often in the hopes of getting a photo op.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Journal for Olde Lovely
We made it to PEI and this is one of the projects I made before we left to bestow upon one of the friendliest islanders I have met.
Cyndy who owns the little shop "Olde Lovely" here on Prince Edward Island was so kind last year to give me a bag of old linens and lace.
I thought she would appreciate a handmade journal made with old linens and lace. If you are visiting the island, check out her beautiful shop set in the Burlington countryside with a beautiful salt marsh view.
Hope she likes it!
Cyndy who owns the little shop "Olde Lovely" here on Prince Edward Island was so kind last year to give me a bag of old linens and lace.
I thought she would appreciate a handmade journal made with old linens and lace. If you are visiting the island, check out her beautiful shop set in the Burlington countryside with a beautiful salt marsh view.
Hope she likes it!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Sneak Peak
I am excited to announce that I am collaborating with two amazing artists to teach this very unique workshop. Here is a sneak peak....more details to come soon!
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