Pet’s new cap

Pet’s new cap
Pet’s new cap

You really do have to pay attention to where you begin with a patterned yarn. The stripes on Petula’s new cap came out wonky, as you can see. This is Bernat Baby Jacquards, “Spearmint Candy.” I can add a bright pink pom pom and turn the cap so the seam is above her ear and it will look pretty enough. Still, next time I’m going to start my long tail cast on in the middle of the solid pink and see if that won’t be better.

Online Goodies!

Online Goodies!

I’ve been searching the web for TV craft shows (since HGTV and DIY have all but deserted us,) and I found these goodies:

http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/home-crafts/holiday-crafting/knitted-hearts (Vickie Howell of Knitty Gritty is here.)

http://www.quilterstv.com/

http://www.crafttv.net/index.html

http://craftgossip.com/

Alex Anderson has a show online, but you have to pay and she’s ‘spensive!

http://www.thequiltshow.com/

Florida Quilt Show

Florida Quilt Show

I was fortunate to visit the Florida Cabin Fever Quilters’ show last Saturday with my friend, Nancy McNeill who lives in Winter Garden. I didn’t take my camera, I’m not sure of the protocol for photographing other people’s work, and I wish I had. They had the funniest display of embellished bras. Maybe the guild will post photos on their website: www.floridacabinfever.com

New Craft Book, New Craft!

New Craft Book, New Craft!
New Craft Book, New Craft!

This is one of the craft books I ordered from Crafter’s Choice’s great sale. I can’t wait to try metal clay. However, I’m going to try to restrain myself. I am terrible about buying craft supplies and then not using them. So, “No new materials until I’ve used up some old!”

I need to pour some Valentine’s Day soaps. Maybe when I’ve got them packaged, I can order some silver clay and supplies. I have a blow torch somewhere in my old teacher stuff in the basement. If I can’t locate it, I’ll just ask for a blow torch for Valentine’s Day. Some hot gift, huh?

The book looks great by the way, very inspiring!