Thursday, July 5, 2012

WIPocalypse #7: still no WIPs as I am now a hooker :)

I hope everyone in the States had a safe and happy July 4...it's another holiday I have to prop open my eyes for, as I was never a late-night person, even less so in my old age.
Anyway, stitching has taken a back seat at the moment, because thanks to some terrific YouTube videos I can now do this...









Not well, mind you.  But I do enjoy it.  Very addictive.











I still do enjoy stitching.  Not enough to work on my WIPS, but I did participate in another two exchanges, one of which at least I am able to show, and did a few small patriotic pieces.  This one was part of a freebie from Liberty Primitives.  Every once in a while I get the urge to do something with performated paper.  I think this one turned out well.






This is from the "My Favourite Things" round of the Stitched With Love exchanges.  The top photo is what I received from Dawn.  The cute pillow is from a design by Homespun Elegance, and Dawn included some homemade counting pins and dishcloth, which I think contributed to my current crochet obsession.  Thank you Dawn!

The design I sent to my partner Cherise was from a web freebie which I had in my stash for a long time.  Unfortunately I could not find the name of the designer.  This was not something that I would ordinarily stitch but I think it came out well.

That's about all for now.  I am off to embark on a baby blanket project for my new niece, and maybe pick up my neglected stitching one of these days...

4 comments:

Catherine said...

Great goodies all around! Love how your patriotic piece turned out!

Margaret said...

Very fun! crocheting is lots of fun too. Love everything you're working on, also the exchanges.

mdgtjulie said...

Oooooooh, a new craft. Awesome Marjorie. Glad you're enjoying. And nice exchanges.

Berit said...

I adore crochet! Your first projects here are very nice indeed. :)