Fabric, Sticks & Strings

Thursday, May 31, 2012

My latest project. I love making pillows

Gorgeous Quilted Pillow Quilted throw pillow by twistedsticks

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Sock Love

I just love making socks! Some people might think this is crazy when they are so available in the stores. However, that doesn't give me the pleasure or satisfaction that making them myself gives. There are so many wonderful self striping yarns on the market, in a beautiful array of colors. My latest pair I am making in a Paton Kroy, a combination of wool and nylon. It is always a surprise to see how the colors are going to work up into a pattern.

I started this sock set early last winter and then promptly came to a standstill doing other things. I had a meeting with my knitting group last Monday and was thinking about what I should take. I never take anything too complicated as my mind is on the conversation not my knitting! So I decided to pick my sock back up and I am glad I did. I ended up finishing the first one last night.

I love how this yarn worked up into large blocks of color instead of a small stripe. These are going to be so warm and cozy in our Wisconsin winters!

Cycling Activity 6.00 mi | RunKeeper

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Promoting Creative Friends Team

I have been chosen today as one of the shops of the day on our Promoting Creative Friends team. This is such a wonderful group of fun, talented people! We are very active in promoting each others shops and making a fun, rewarding experience for our customers. Just recently we had a shop hop where customers could shop and look for the hidden picture of flip flops. A wide array of wonderful gifts were available to win and they didn't have to make a purchase to win one of the 8 prize packages. The grand prize was awarded to the customers that made purchases. There was fun for all who wanted to participate. I am honored that I have been chosen today as one of the shops of the day. Below is one of the many treasuries in which I have been included. Please stop by and visit all the wonderful shops of the Promoting Creative Friends Team. We would love to have you! http://www.etsy.com/teams/10036/promoting-creative-friends

PCF Team shop of the Day

'Wednesday's Creative Friends Gift Guide ' by thechristmascorner

The first 4 shops featured are the Shops of the Day on the Promoting Creative Friends team. All other shops are also from the PCF Team :)

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Monday, May 7, 2012

The Perfect Bag?

For me purses are a necessary evil. I would rather not carry one at all, however, then where do I put all my junk. I have tried a lot of different purses, small, medium, and large. Leather, cloth, canvas. Well I have finally found a purse I like, even though it is a little larger then I would like, but I guess I could cut the pattern down. It has lots of pockets and that is what I like. It even carries a couple bottles of water if you so desire. My massage therapist saw my bag and wondered if I could make her one. So we bartered and I am getting two massages for the construction of a bag. I finished it yesterday and she picked it up today. She loves it! I actually enlarged it for her as she wanted to carry her calender in a side pocket. I also added a key fob for her to hook her keys and not have to dig around in the bottom of the bag.

There is a large pocket on each side. On the end are the bottle holders and cell phone pocket with zipper. Inside there are more pockets and pouches! I really love this bag.