Yesterday I got all the supplies I need to dye some tread for tatting. I am going to dye size 10, 20, and 30 threads. I'm so excited. I have done this before and want to create some really cool color combinations.
I have found that hand dyed thread (HDT) is so smooth and nice to tat with.
I will post pictures when I am done.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Tatted stars for auction quilt.
I hope they look good on the quilt.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Visit to Craft Show
Shawn and I went to the American Craft Council's Craft show in Baltimore today. If you've never heard of it - it's a juried show. I am not sure how some of the vendors got in.
What an experience. I don't actually mean that it was a good thing. First of all, it cost $25 to park, $16 per person to get in and we grabbed a bite - literally - for $21. (3 chicken fingers and a handful of fries x2 and one bottle of iced tea for $21).
It was a huge show. Lots and lots of vendors. Some of the items offered were absolutely beautiful. Way overpriced, but beautiful.
We walked down each isle. There were so many jewelry booths and clothing booths that my eyes started to glaze over when we came upon one of them. We saw one jewelry vendor who was selling button jewelry. A pair of earrings consisting of 2 buttons with thread tied thru the holes hanging from an ear wire for - wait for it - $39. And people were buying them left and right.
There were some beautiful pieces of art. One lady was selling hand embroidered pictures on raw silk. Absoultely beautiful work with amazing results. I bought a mini flower in a frame 2" x 3" for $20. Well worth the price. The artist said that if I send her a picture, she will sew it out for me. She said she doesn't take too many commissioned pieces, but we had a great conversation and she will see what she can do for me.
We saw our favorite pen maker there. He sells hand turned wooden pens. We always purchase from him. He remembered us and gave me a hand crafted needle case/keychain for free with our pen purchase. I will get to see him again in April at another craft festival and buy from him again. He and I have been talking about him making some tatting shuttles for me.
We also saw a lady who makes purses and things from old book covers. So cool. She is going to make me a cover for my nook from my favorite book - Charlotte's Web.
I also bought a little peice of wood that has a secret compartment. I think I visited more woodworking vendors than any other.
Some of the vendors were so friendly and informative. Some just sat in their seats and watched you walk onto and then out of their booths. To each his own.
So anyway, that was our day. Now we are sitting home watching sports. I think it's nap time.
What an experience. I don't actually mean that it was a good thing. First of all, it cost $25 to park, $16 per person to get in and we grabbed a bite - literally - for $21. (3 chicken fingers and a handful of fries x2 and one bottle of iced tea for $21).
It was a huge show. Lots and lots of vendors. Some of the items offered were absolutely beautiful. Way overpriced, but beautiful.
We walked down each isle. There were so many jewelry booths and clothing booths that my eyes started to glaze over when we came upon one of them. We saw one jewelry vendor who was selling button jewelry. A pair of earrings consisting of 2 buttons with thread tied thru the holes hanging from an ear wire for - wait for it - $39. And people were buying them left and right.
There were some beautiful pieces of art. One lady was selling hand embroidered pictures on raw silk. Absoultely beautiful work with amazing results. I bought a mini flower in a frame 2" x 3" for $20. Well worth the price. The artist said that if I send her a picture, she will sew it out for me. She said she doesn't take too many commissioned pieces, but we had a great conversation and she will see what she can do for me.
We saw our favorite pen maker there. He sells hand turned wooden pens. We always purchase from him. He remembered us and gave me a hand crafted needle case/keychain for free with our pen purchase. I will get to see him again in April at another craft festival and buy from him again. He and I have been talking about him making some tatting shuttles for me.
We also saw a lady who makes purses and things from old book covers. So cool. She is going to make me a cover for my nook from my favorite book - Charlotte's Web.
I also bought a little peice of wood that has a secret compartment. I think I visited more woodworking vendors than any other.
Some of the vendors were so friendly and informative. Some just sat in their seats and watched you walk onto and then out of their booths. To each his own.
So anyway, that was our day. Now we are sitting home watching sports. I think it's nap time.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Yarn Stash
I just saw this on Face Book and had to copy it.
I think I need a house for my yarn, thread, beads, floss, fabric, tatting shuttles...etc.
I think I need a house for my yarn, thread, beads, floss, fabric, tatting shuttles...etc.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Cheryl 'Pepsii' Riley - How Can You Hurt The One You Love
This song helped me get through when I first left my abuser. It helped me heal.
There is a monologue at the beginning of the song that says "A woman is battered by her husband or boyfriend, in this country, every 15 seconds. Making domestic violence America's most common, but least reported crime. Well Ladies it's time to speak up." I have not been able to locate a YouTube version that has this included.
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