Tag Archives: Off Topic: Crafts

NSGW Pillows

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Jaye

I was back in pillow hell on Monday, except that it wasn’t really hellish. I made four pillows using embroidery panels my SIL and I created on her embroidery machine when I was in Maryland/DC last year. My part in … Continue reading →

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Sketching #153

Posted on Monday, May 7, 2012 by Jaye

A big urn of flowers was the first thing that came to my mind when I went to respond to this prompt. One of the biggest regrets I have for not being born a princess is that I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Sketching #152

Posted on Thursday, May 3, 2012 by Jaye

Sometimes I go back to look at a response and find that I am quite proud of it. I think distance can be a good thing. This is my response to Creative Prompt #152. Take a look and see what … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Showcase 500 Rings

Posted on Monday, April 30, 2012 by Jaye

Showcase 500 Rings: New Directions in Art Jewelry by Marthe Le Van This is another book I received from Lark Crafts. Thanks, Lark! This particular book is another gem from the Lark 500 series. I love this series, because it … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Heat, Color, Set & Fire

Posted on Friday, April 27, 2012 by Jaye

Heat, Color, Set & Fire: Surface Effects for Metal Jewelry by Mary Hettmansperger This is another free book for review from Lark Crafts. Thanks, Lark! It is a large 8.5″ x 11″ book with gorgeous violet-lavender endpapers. In flipping through … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pillowcase

Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 by Jaye

Here is another small project FINISHED!I don’t buy much conversational fabrics, so I knew this was slated for a pillowcase. I really liked the Sweet Dreams pillowcase I made for my mom. This fabric is from the same line and … Continue reading →

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Blue Belle Fleur Journal Cover

Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2012 by Jaye

I know that I am going to start the FOTY 2011 quilt next week, so I have been working on smaller projects. I have, either, been finishing projects in process or making items I have had on my mind. Here … Continue reading →

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Well Done & Good Job

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Jaye

For a long time, I had an idea in my mind that I would make two pencil rolls for some friends who worked with me on the Primal Green show. Somehow the pencil rolls never got made. Then, the idea … Continue reading →

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First Finish

Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2012 by Jaye

A la Crafty Garden Mom’s Thursday Thoughts, here is mine: I like to finish a project on New Year’s Day. I think it sets a good tone for the year. Of course, some years it is fruitless. Still, I do … Continue reading →

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Have a Nice Day!

Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2011 by Jaye

I hope that your day is filled with good, peace and joy, whatever you are doing or celebrating or not celebrating and that all of that follows you through 2012.

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Stockings were not Hung

Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by Jaye

A few years ago we remodeled part of our house (bleah! what a process). In the course of that months long nightmare, which was worth it in the end, much of our non-essential stuff went to storage. Since the contractors … Continue reading →

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Grand Revival Bag

Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 by Jaye

This is a bag that I started at the same time I started the Innocent Crush version. The point I was at in sewing this bag together was cutting the lining and sewing. After finishing the top for Stars for … Continue reading →

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Last of the Jane Market Totes

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Jaye

I am not sure I will make these bags again. I might, but I have made enough to last me a lifetime. I have taken making more than one from the same pattern to new heights of crazy. The funny … Continue reading →

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Receiving Blankets

Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by Jaye

A woman at work is expecting a new baby. She is so pleasant to work with and so helpful. I have been wanting to make her some receiving blankets. As I have said many times, receiving blankets are so useful … Continue reading →

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Fall Journal Cover

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Jaye

I am on the last section of my current journal and know I will be needing a new journal soon. I have gotten used to using journal covers and thought it was time to make a new one. I have … Continue reading →

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