Two altar cloths

Starting on this altar cloth with custom writing.

Gives a good indication of how it looks without dimension.

Then some freemotion quilting adds dimension and interest. Bubbles all over the moon and some straws in the broom.

With her own meaningful words....

And this piece. A nature witch altar cloth.

I might have to make one for myself. I love that bird fabric, and the witch is so striking.

Love Always block 3 almost complete

The third block is complete... I absolutely love the  way it turned out.

Totally will be going around the petals with embroidery.

The array of light, medium and darks are so striking.

Two more blocks to make before the centre can be completed.

Tree spirit tote

I love the print I used to make this bag.... tree spirit with butterflies....

It's working!

It's working! These little stems are taking AGES!!!

I will get back to you on these....

Window planters

So one of those little sample pots went further than I thought it would..... It actually painted over 3 windox boxes.

First I put some wax on to make the paint resist adhering completely.

Then I lightly sanded the top coat of paint where I had waxed. I love that distressed finish.

Then I applied the transfers, left them overnight, and removed the paper over the next few days.

I love this Queen Bee Goddess window planter.

And even the transfer came out a bit rustic looking.

Love that Queen Bee.

And here is the next one...

Karma is only a bitch if you are....

Now Serving Karma with a side of everything.

Some plants that look a bit like poison herbs....

Maybe some poison mushrooms...

Kids creative time

So I asked the children what kind of cupcakes they wanted to make, and this is what they liked....



They all decorated some each.

I think they have more fun decorating them, then eating them.

Everyone made beards or moustaches or added eyes and lips.

Love Always block 3

I am enjoying the colours of these flowers...

I don't think the petals look quite distinct enough from the background, so I think it's going to need some embroidery outlines.

And the tiny fine pieces on the block also need to be made... i am going to try quarter inch strips folded in half to make 1/8 of an inch strips. Maybe in this beige-ish print.