Crocheted Jewelry with Matching Earrings

I love making Christmas gifts and birthday gifts for my friends as well as sharing easing projects with my crafty friends who appreciate the art of the handmade gift.  This was as easy as making a macaroni necklace as a child however, it is so much more glamorous.  Enjoy.  (I used a #4 crochet hook.)

Temecula, Barn Sales and Fabric

Last month I went to the barn sales in Temecula with my crafty and fun friend GinaMarie.  I purchased some of this cute fabric to make a purse, or tote bag.  I haven't decided what to make yet - I want to make sure I use every bit of the fabric.  I know for a fleeting moment I thought of something unique to make but just as quick as the idea came, it left.  I'm sure something will come to mind, the ideas are quick to come but the execution of them takes time.   

Embroidery

Does anyone remember Holly Hobby?  This is one of the two Holly Hobby dolls I embroidered for my daughter in 1985.  I was going through old things in cupboards and came across the set.  I didn't think my daughter would want them after all these years but she said to save them for her.  I decided to remove them from the pink frames so I could store & preserve them better than if kept them in their frames.  


I've noticed embroidery is making a comeback.   Is there anything more loving than making someone something by hand?  I don't think so.  My goal this year is to share my creativity on my blogs or in teaching classes.  I've got the blog down.  Now just need to work on the class proposals.  Let me know if there is anything you would like to learn.