Meet Mable!

Sorry to be absent from this blog for so long, but, I just completed a major clean out and reorganization of my craft room.  It feels so good!  I donated a truckload of things that were weighing me down - I literally found some sewing projects that had been neglected since the 1990's!

So now I have narrowed down my project list to newer more enjoyable things.  I am focusing more on art projects of all types, sewing, and less stamping and cardmaking.  Currently, I get sort of stressed out when I pick up rubber stamps.  So, I pared down my collection of stamps to my favorites.  I think I just stamped for too long and got a little burned out.  Not to worry, I will still be incorporating stamping into projects here and there.

I moved my sewing machine closer to my window and installed a lamp.  I have been happily stitching away ever since.  For example, I had some old quilting squares from an antique quilt that was too far gone to rescue and made this (don't laugh) chicken pincushion.  She is just adorable and filled with heavenly lavender scented crushed walnut shells.  My husband was horrified and called it my voodoo chicken.  I named her Mable!

I also made a batch of needle keepers (got the idea from a class on Creativebug).  If you store your needles in 100% wool they stay sharp and rust free!  I was able to use some cool scraps I just could not let go of, including the fun ribbon with gnomes on it.  On the red one, I incorporated a label from my beloved and talented Aunt Lois.  Aunt Lois was an automobile interior designer and executive starting in the 1950's.  She had amazing class and style and I miss her to this very day.

I'll keep you posted on what I create next - under Mable's watchful eye!