April 2012
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Copper Curtain Tie Backs
I made my own curtain tie backs. Not sure if it was worth the extra effort or if I saved any money. Just loved the copper color and needed it for my curtains, ha. So here I wrapped the loops with a matching (although it doesn’t look it) thread.
Got to work on projects in the sun,at a softball game, on a picnic blanket. Elation!
A Sunburn In April
…is nothing to complain about. Found my way back to the sandy balcony that overlooks the Puget Sound 10 years after my last visit. I can’t believe such a beautiful place is free. Conservation yay.
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Star Map Hoop Finished
Before and afterrrrrrr.
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Seed Necklace
Trying a new sprout in my terrarium necklace. The seed came from pods I harvested last year from Nigella.
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Friendship Bracelet
…to MYSELF
Tutorial from PurlBee
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Skirt
Simple skirt I made from a thrifted dress and elastic that I upcycle.
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Celestial Map Embroidery -Progress
I embroidered a celestial map onto a huuuuuge embroidery hoop. Took me about one work night for this part. I would like to accentuate the starts with beads or sequins. As yet undecided.
Earlier post.
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Sewing a Copy of High Waist Shorts
I bought a pair of shorts and they grew a hole in the butt where the zipper ended. I decided I would make a copy, so I reverse engineered them. First you must take them apart at the seams in the order they were sewn. I wrote down the steps as I went (and took pics) to keep it all straight.
Finished product:
