Blog Makeover

How do you like my blog's 'new' look? And I made all the changes for 'free' thanks to the help of Google search engines and all the wonderful computer literate bloggers who offered such a variety of blog backgrounds. I hope the link to the site I selected will display as I noted earlier. Link can be found in top left corner of my blog or here:

Free Blog backgrounds

I tried MANY different background designs, however chose this one for now as I love the Victorian 'sewing' related images and of course the cherubs for my header. Of course the header was the easiest part!

I customized my blog background several times once I read the helpful tutorial which explained the process very simply. Even DH seemed to like the changes I have made. Sometimes it pays to read the instructions! To be honest these tutorials and 'help' menus are most educational for my 'cyberspace' existence...thank you everyone for being so helpful. I really appreciate one's time involved.

I did sew today and hope to post my three projects tomorrow or soon. 'Playing' with this computer was a wonderful diverson to sewing as my neck was too sore.

Now I need a complete new hairdo or makeover and am phoning my hair dresser for a hair cut first thing tomorrow.

QUOTE:

"There is nothing wrong with me that a little chocolate won't cure." - seen somewhere on Flickr.

New Crazy Patch Block Completed

I added the last beads and embellishments to my latest crazy patch block...I tried to adhere to the pink, blue and teal colors.

I really enjoy this CQ work as I can use my crocheting (pink rose), tatting (pink butterfly), embroidery and beading all in the same project. Of course I needle tatted these motifs last summer and I now need a 'refresher' course. I watched the tutorial on needle tatting and found it excellent.

COULDN'T RESIST MAKING ANOTHER

I enjoyed making the pink August block 'sew' much that I just had to make another using my black background fabrics and my hoard of embellishmens. After completing my second block, I worked on my CQ block and will soon have it completed to post.

Nature's creations versus man made

A shutter bug's delight to find a sand castle contest! These were my favorite sand castles. Aren't the first two shots amazing?

...then the greatest artist's work:

These photos are of a lily given to me from my friend. I was surprised to see it bloom the first year as the last lily I purchased did not survive our winter. She didn't know what kind of lily it was but I think it may be a Star Gazer. Aren't God's creations beautiful?

QUOTE:

"God's fingers can touch nothing but to mold it into loveliness."

"SWEET" BLOCK Design for August's " A Tisket a Tasket

The weather has been been rainy and I have been trying to work on some quilting WIP's. Then Anne Sutton from Bunny Hill Designs posted her design for August and I excitedly started sewing my block and I couldn't stop. Now what am I going to do until next month's design is released?

I could work on my mystery cross stitch as I only have a couple of sections to do, but this is more of a winter activity.

Here is the block I made for August. And if you love cupcakes, take a peek at Zalita's "dee-luscious" site:

ENJOY.

July "A Tisket A Tasket" Block of the Month Completed

Again, I enjoyed stitching this design from Anne Sutton's Bunny Hill Designs. I still have to add the sheep's tail though and am having fun with that 'tale.' I also had to add some white hairs on the sheep to make it contrast against the dark basket.

July 1st is Canada Day - 142nd birthday, so I have the sheep holding the Canadian maple leaf flag.

You can view the rest of my blocks in my older posts or on Flickr. It is not too late to join. This is such a fun group. FREE patterns can be found by clicking this text.

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Pin Cushion received from Carla

Carla's work looks much prettier in this photo.