A New Beginning

I am going to make another attempt to resurrect my blog this year. I enjoy reading them so much I feel it is time for me to give back. The focus will still remain on stitching and some of my other handcraft endeavors. I will occasionally mention books or movies that interest me. My photos may not be as sophisticated as the eye-candy you see on other blogs but you will at least get the general idea of what I am trying to convey. I seem to cycle in my interests  .... often I am all over the map being torn in different directions. Pinterest has become a huge inspiration for me. So many ideas being shared on a wide variety of subjects, from gardening, art, embroidery .... you name it. There are also numerous tutorials available. I have several new projects on the go and will post photos that will hopefully inspire others to create. I decided I want to get back to some basic hand embroidery ..... or rather some crazy quilting. I always have these grandiose ideas that sort of wither and die. This time I decided to start small and make a pear pincushion. The problem is I got carried away with cutting out the sections and ended up with fabric for three pears! Can't wait to sew them together and get started. I think I will try and incorporate some of the stitches from TAST and kill two birds with one stone as it were. Google TAST (Take A Stitch Tuesday if you dare). I have also been trying to satisfy my hunger for colour by playing around with crochet. I have given you a sneak peak at some of the colour combinations I have been playing with and will post more when the items are finished. I also have a love of handmade buttons so as I explore that craft I will share photos and information on my progress. Finally I have three movies just waiting to be watched. :) Happy St. Patrick's Day!