Happy Birthday Mom!

My mom has always enjoyed creative pursuits...

cross stitch, crochet, sewing, crafts.

About a year ago, she decided to try her hand at wool applique. I kitted up a few small pillows for her to try and she whipped them up. This past winter she decided that she wanted to make a traditional penny rug. 

I searched through Craft Corner and pulled together some wool that might match her entry way and sent them on their way. Mom didn't have a pattern, she just decided to wing it.

And look what she came up with!

Wow! Was I impressed!

I shouldn't have been surprised. Mom always does a great job in all her creative pursuits.

I like to think that I inherited a little of her creativity. :)

(And hopefully some of my Dad's talents, too. You can read about his creativity here.)

Mom purchased this beautiful swan while we were shopping at the primitive shows last month.

My sister affectionately named him Aflac :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

WE LOVE YOU!

I have to say that I have the best Mom in the world.

 I have aspired to her example in raising my boys and in my creative pursuits.

Mom, I hope your day is filled with love, happiness and lots of wool :)

Can't wait to see what you create next!

Blessings, Patti

Craft Corner Condemned

 

For years the Inspector General has been giving Craft Corner failing marks. This year, right before the holidays the Inspector General declared Craft Corner condemned and a disaster area. I cannot show you pictures due to potential liability. But the Inspector General (my husband) stated that Craft Corner (my corner of the laundry room) was a fire hazard and exhibited signs of a hoarder.

Clean-up was to start immediately after the first of the year.

Thus, last weekend was spent knee deep in wool.

 

I can show you after pictures :)

 

 

A shelf of cutter quilts, full size tickings, coverlets and wool blankets.

 

Wools organized by color.

 

I have realized that I probably don't need to buy any wool for a long, long time.

I'll try not to.... but I just might ;)

 

The Inspector General stopped by and declared Craft Corner 10% complete.

I have a loooong way to go...

Next up velvets and flannels.

 

Needless to say not much sewing getting done here.

But I did do a bit... 

 

Last Christmas I received a gift certificate to JJ Stitches from a dear friend. I bought this lovely "Snowy Days" kit and rediscovered it when trying to pull together all my wools.

One block down and 5 more to go...  

I wonder what other treasures I might unearth :)

 

 ^"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Christ who strengthens me. Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles."

~Philippians 4:12-14

 

Blessings, Patti

Cross references:

1. Philippians 4:12 : S 1Co 4:11
2. Philippians 4:12 : 2Co 11:9
3. Philippians 4:13 : 2Co 12:9; Eph 3:16; Col 1:11; 1Ti 1:12; 2Ti 4:17
4. Philippians 4:14 : Php 1:7