back to blogging

Yeah, facebook kinda took over for a while. . . . that and we were not spending any time in the basement, so alas no computer/blogger access. But, I've decided to get on the bandwagon again and maybe even liven up the place a bit.

For now, here's a sneak peek at what I hope to work on next (once I finish my dang rainbow circle quilt!!):



If I don't get a chance to make the doll, maybe I'll send the rainbow quilt instead . . . . Anyways, either way I've got to get my butt back in gear on crafting. Thankfully, Erica's visit (aside from being AWESOME) brought about a renewed love of knitting, further fostered by yummy new yarn. I need to hit Chrissie up to plan a weekend away since I've fallen off my make-it-for-christmas plans and there's only 8 months left!!!

Finished Crayon Rolls for the Girls

Crayon Roll
Originally uploaded by kckellner.

I love how these turned out, and it was so much making a rainbow with fabrics! The project was from Last Minute Patchwork & Quilted Gifts and I am hoping to use some of my left over rainbow stripping for another project, the Coin Quilt, from the same book--using the new sewing machine!

A crafty Saturday!

Our friend Greg came down Friday night for a visit along with his beautiful chocolate lab, Bella. After our last Saturday Dragon Boat practice (thank goodness), I headed out to meet up with Chrissie for the going-out-of-business sale at the Let's Quilt shop (yet another victim of the Chrissie-Kat quilt shop curse, it seems). Then Chrissie took me to a wonderful, awesome place that will be my mom's second favorite place in the NW: Monticello's. It is incredible - a wonderful cafe, lovely places to sit, and an amazing collection of various bis and baubles. I cannot wait to go back with my mom and Chrissie!

Chrissie then took me to another great place, Knittn' Kitten, a craft thrift store. They had bamboo double points in an assortment of sizes for only $2!!!!!! And buttons, and fabric, and yarn - oh my! Erica - you must come visit soon, there are so many crafty things to see and do!!