Happy Birthday, Jocelyn!

Dear Shayne,

Remember Jocelyn? She made me this awesome pin cushion (Pinny!) and this lovely little book? Well, yesterday was her birthday and I made her a knitting bag:


It's basically the same one I have made in the past, except I eliminated interior pockets this time. Mostly because I realized I never use the pockets in mine. When I told Jan (Hi, Jan!) this, she said she does use the pockets in hers, so perhaps I should continue making pockets? (I've also made this bag for Dawn, so... poll time! Do you use those pockets, Dawn?)

The exterior of this bag is made from a pre-patchworked fabric, so I didn't do all of that patchworkiness myself. The interior is made from an old pillowcase and I just love the print:


Isn't that print lovely? I think so!

love,
kelly

Woohoo!

Dear Kelly,

My ex-Mother-in-Law was kind enough to send me a Michaels gift card for Mother's Day. Which I promptly misplaced. Until today! I have no idea what I want to get. I guess I'll have to browse up and down every aisle. Any suggestions?

Love,
Shayne

Paper-Source Clearance Sale

Dear Kelly,

That's right, Paper-Source is having a big ol' clearance sale! Go forth and shop!

Love,
Shayne

Craft from the past: Latch hook!

Dear Shayne,

While we were visiting my parents last week, my mom uncovered the following Craft o' My Youth:



Wow. Latch hook.

That tasty little piece of business is about 14 x 14 inches. When I saw it, I said, "Oh, I think I was going to make that into a pillow..." Moments later, my mom pulled out a Joann Fabrics bag with a bit of matching fabric in it. The back of the pillow!

This is how I know that the Craft Procrastination Habit runs deep within me -- an unfinished project from when I was 11. It's been sitting in that bench for 23 years!

(It will remain unfinished.)

The best part about the find might have been the Joann Fabrics bag -- check out the font and colors on this puppy. I guess we really are old enough for items from our youth to be "retro."


Right after I took these photos, I disposed of both of these items. I've been trying to get rid of excess junk for a few years and this little project definitely does not make the cut. I did take that fabric, though. Never know when you might need it! (Baby steps... baby steps...)

love,
kelly

Pillow covers

Dear Kelly,

Awhile ago I posted about the artwork Jenny and I made for her newly painted blue living room wall - this one here. Right away I planned on making throw pillows to match and even bought the fabric awhile ago. I only had to make pillow covers for her existing pillows and I finally did it this week. I'm really, *really* pleased with how they turned out.

















(I planned for the rectangles to be rough and crooked. Really.)

Love,
Shayne