Hand Made Knitting Needles

My hubby is the best! A while ago, he cut and sharpened some hard wood dowels. Then I molded some Scuply clay on the tops and baked them in a low temperature oven. Next they were painted and varnished. I've used them many times and have made several pair to give to teen girls so they can learn to knit. This scarf will go in January along with other items our church is collecting for the local shelter.

Slow Progress

This piece is turned and the border quilting (which I do first) has begun. Slow progress is better than no progress.

Paper Play

I started with this marbled paper from Carol R. then added and smeared some paint, stamped and added water drops. Next I cut up rectangles and combined them with strips and textured paper circles and a verse. What fun and 4 cards ready to send.

Hand made Gifts

Hand Made Gifts are my favorite gifts to give. These Quilted Desk Art also give the gift of Truth and Hope by using Scripture as part of the collage design. See more ideas at We Are That Family.

"For Nothing Is Impossible With God"

The verse is complete and in the correct spot now. I removed the basting marking lines and now I'm ready for the flowers!

Nothing Is Impossible

I had the first two words of this verse embroidered already when I realized it was too far to the right for the design. So...I took them out, sewed lines to mark spacing, took out the water soluble verse, wrote it again and started embroidering...again. Many say they don't have patience to create art quilts but I say it grows my patience. "For nothing is impossible..."

Purple Time

The background is almost complete and I've begun selecting fabrics to create a purple version of this piece like I mentioned a few days ago. I'm liking it so far. Purple is such a great color.