Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Holy Mother




Our Lady Of Guadalupe in seed beads!! this was a gift for my friend Nancy for her last 3 birthdays. Yes it took me foooorever. It is more beautiful than I imagined. It's a pouch made with delica beads, lapis lazuli,moonstone, 22 and 24 k gold beads . I used an Ann Paxton design. These pictures don't capture the true colors or feel of this piece. I'm very pleased with the results!

Monday, March 26, 2007

making beads





Molten glass is fun! I took a lampwork bead class in Saratoga with some friends and I am addicted! There is so much to learn about this medium that it could take a lifetime of doing. I had a magical weekend, learning, going to a bead shop, a knitting shop, eating Thai food and going back to Nancy's house for a fabulous dinner made by her fabulous hubby! A respite and a refuge. Waking up to homemade cinnamon buns was icing on the cake.Life is good.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

secret pal 10 questionaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
I love natural fibers

What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I don't like acrylic

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have several knitting bags with different projects in them
so each bag holds a few and then I have the rest displayed in old ceramic canisters

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?
I've been knitting since I was about 10, my Grandmother taught me

Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
advanced, but there is always more to learn!

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
no

5. What's your favorite scent?
rose, patchouli,lilac,lavender

6. Do you have a sweet tooth?
Y.E.S.!!!!

Favorite candy?
it's a Swedish candy,dark chocolate covered marzipan! But dark chocolate is always good!! I also love "bottle caps" they're hard to find

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
Sew,quilt,bead

Do you spin?
I'd have to say that spinning is my favorite thing to do

8. What kind of music do you like?
Folk

Can your computer/stereo play MP3s?
I dont't know :{

9. What's your favorite color(s)?
green,purple,orange , a really like all colors!

Any colors you just can't stand?
I don't like bright colors mixed with black, on their own they are fine

10. What is your family situation?
married 21 years, 2 daughters 19 and 8 . my 8 year old has Rett syndrome and is now in a wheelchair. Please read more about Rett at one of the web sites posted at the top of my blog.

Do you have any pets?
2 cats and 2 dogs

Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
all of the above

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I love designing and making kid stuff

13. What are you knitting right now?
2 sweaters, 3 pairs of socks, a bag

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
absolutely!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
circs

Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
any , I like unusual or vintage knitting items

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
yes both

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
I refuse to answer on the grounds that it might incriminate me

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Easter or Christmas

19. Is there anything that you collect?
vintage knitting stuff, small wooden boxes

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?
anything old or vintage, funky and funny having to do with knitting

What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
spinoff, knitters,knits

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I love learning new ways of doing things!

22. Are you a sock knitter?
yes

What are your foot measurements?
9.5 x 9.5

23. When is your birthday?
March 31

Monday, March 05, 2007

more noro love


I can't get enough of noro! it's probably just a phase ,the need for color this time of year. I just started a new sweater for little one out of gorgeous steadfast fibers. I'm gonna try to submit the pattern so I probably shouldn't show it yet. Let's just say that it is colorful and fun!!

Saturday, March 03, 2007

It's all in the bag



I made these bags for my "pals" I hope they like them! I used some Kaffe Fassett fabric and lined them with a quilted fabric to give them more stability. My friend and I have been making these bags for the shop I hope to get them in my etsy shop when it gets going.