Quilt Block Cube Calendar

I am so often amazed by what creative people can do. I found this cube calendar from Pen Pencil Stencil.

I love the quilt blocks and it is such a clever idea! Awesome!

Whew! that was quite a long break.

Just as I was gearing up to be a more consistent writer on my blog, Life happened. I still don't know exactly what pulled me away. But I hope we can assume I'm back.  Time will tell.

I and the family have a great vacation over Christmas break. I had my first cruise. I loved it.  There was plenty for all the kids (who are all adults now) to do, good food and beautiful sunshine and scenery in the Caribbean.

Yes we took a lot of pictures (even pictures of us taking pictures)

During my hiatus from my blog. my niece had a wedding shower. Isn't she a darling bride to be?

I did do some sewing/fiber stuff too but didn't take many pictures (maybe I was overwhelmed sorting through the vacation pictures). 

I made table toppers for my niece's upcoming wedding out of this dynamite blue/green/brown paisley fabric.

And completed a place mat or two out of cotton broadcloth.

So I'm back. Sorry it took me so long.

Cotton and rayon scarf

Something different for me to weave. It is cotton and rayon, mostly cotton. It bloomed nicely after washing. It is sturdy and will be warm on a cold day.

We just returned from visiting Jacksonville, Florida. We lived there for 16 years while our kids were growing up. Visiting friends and walking in our old neighborhood were especially nostalgic. The weather was beautiful as usual. I use to complain that I was tired of such beautiful, blue sky, white cloud days.  Gray days were few.

Woven Bling Collection Scarf

The rigid heddle loom has been blazing recently. This scarf is rayon mix. 

Lots of shine -  it drapes like silk.

Ears of Corn Placemats

I finally returned to weaving on my floor loom. I dressed it for another series of placemats. Third time warping this loom with sectional beam was easier. I complete it in less than 3 hours. Hooray. It took me DAYS to warp it the first time. 


Don't they look like corn cobs?  I used fabric that came from my daughter's wedding reception a few years ago. The fabric was Kona cotton that we used for table cloths. It was an October wedding with the colors, brown, green and golden yellow.  The warp is alternating brown and natural 8/4 carpet warp. I used 7 epi for warp.

Who Knows What This Is?

And what am I doing?

Time for Weaver's Dance

I stopped by Holly Bees in Valdese, NC a few weeks ago. I couldn't help it but I spent WAY past my pre-determined limit this trip. Shandy, the owner, is a sweetheart. She is always so helpful and has a wealth of knowledge. She also has the BEST prices anywhere. You should check it out. She has an online link with her location. I guarantee if you are a weaver or knitter you will not be disappointed. 


She stocks cones of cotton, rayon boucle, linen, rayon chenille and so much more. She sells the cones which are mostly 2 pounds worth for less than what 8 -16 oz usually cost. Her prices are unbelievable. She also has the best prices on knitting yarns as well. 

http://www.hollybeeyarns.com/

Here's the newest additions to my stash.

Yea. I went a little overboard;)