Well Into Spring!

So things are a little different everywhere these days and certainly have been for weeks now. I trust this finds each of you healthy and sane. I have been able to finish several crafting projects and have read a few books, which is always gratifying. My days begin with a walk around our neighbourhood, which is a habit that had ebbed a bit this Winter. I have rediscovered how truly wonderfully invigorating and mind clearing it is, a great way to begin any day. Take care of yourself and loved ones, remember the importance of being kind and generous. Be well and enjoy this continually changing journey we are all on. ox

Images:
Our Tiberius several days ago enjoying the morning sun.
A shawl I knit as a gift for a friend who generously sent me the yarn as a surprise.
A completed quilt front, part of a quilt that is a gift for my sweetheart (a long overdue project).

Recent Projects

Summer projects:
Toadstool dolls and leaf set, pattern by Susan B. Anderson found in Taproot Magazine Issue 32
Tote bag, modified pattern found on The Purl Bee
Pillow covers, a commission, pattern found here
Enjoy the beauty and adventure. ox

Completed Projects

Finished knitting up Auntie Evelyn's yarn, 16 hats in total.
A dear friend is taking up knitting and I thought a new tote would make a useful gift.
The Forty Minute Tote is a great pattern found on The Purl Bee website.
More soon.
Enjoy the journey.

March - Snow, Sunshine, Sewing

Finally put together a quilt front, after more than a year.
Did up several zippered pouches (noodlehead tutorial), trying to gain more confidence using the zippered foot on my sewing machine, so I can tackle circular meditation pillows.
Made up another Monk's Bag today, same fabrics as this one.
Loving this flickr photostream.
Otchipotchi creations never cease to amaze.
I always enjoy 3191 Miles Apart projects.
Hope all is well where you are.
We still have lots of snow, cold temperatures, but lots of sunshine this week!
Enjoy this amazing journey.

Recently

Hand knit blanket - a gift
Meditation pillow cover - much delayed but project has begun
Zippered pouches - delayed project but fun to put together

Enjoy the journey.

Made By Mel

A hat and an infinity scarf - Autumn 2012

Take care of one another. ox 

A Bit Of Sewing And Some Knitting

A Bit Of Sewing

I used the following tutorials to sew up a new tote and zippered pouch:
The Forty Minute Tote 
Scrappy Make-up Pouch Tutorial
Enjoy the journey!
Update: The fabric print is a bit too cute, but it is a hemp and organic cotton canvas weight fabric that is terrific to work with. I ended up making a couple more unlined grocery totes yesterday and they should prove very handy.  I love the boxed corners which make loading the bags far easier.  ox

Merry Christmas!!!!

The images above are of a felt toy for a wee girl for Christmas and a hat I am nearly finished knitting. There is something about creating something with your hands, I love the experience.
Merry Christmas to each of you! May the holiday be filled with magical moments, spent with those you hold dear.
Thought you might enjoy the following links:
A reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Al Maitland reads Frederick Forsyth's The Shepherd.

Circles

Surprise birthday quilt for mom - September 2011

The parcel containing the quilt has cleared customs and is now in Canada!

It should arrive soon and the recipient has no idea that it is on its way.
Enjoy the journey.

Another View

Completed quilt for mom - 26 September 2011

Completed Quilt

A surprise birthday gift for mom - 26 September 2011

Done!

Great news, the quilt is complete!!!!
I will share more snaps soon.
Have a great weekend.
Enjoy the journey.

Progress

Nearly complete, just finishing hand stitching the binding in place.
Enjoy the journey.

Quilt Front And Back Complete!

Sixteen Blocks

A surprise birthday gift for mom - 14 September 2011

A work in progress...
Denyse Schmidt - Single Girl Quilt Pattern
www.pinkchalkfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=product_info...

Recent Projects - 2 Complete And 1 In Progress

A Recent Project

Front and back images of a table runner - Summer 2011

A Recent Project

Just finished a commissioned project yesterday (image below). I made up two bags using the monk's bag pattern from The Purl Bee. It was a fun pattern to work through and the finished pieces turned out rather well.  This is another version of the same pattern.
I am rather enjoying the following books, The Emperor Of All Maladies - A biography of cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee, as well as, Tender - A cook and his vegetable patch by Nigel Slater. What are you reading these days? Enjoy the journey.

Have A Great Weekend!!

Hello!
Thought I would share front and back images of a new tote bag I put together yesterday, I kind of like how it turned out. Had our first scorpion in the house last night, kind of unnerving, thankfully Scott wasn't stung. Wishing each of you a wonder filled weekend. Don't forget to enjoy the journey.