On the Mend

For two weeks now I have had problems with my back.  Occasionally when I overdo, my old back decides it will spasm to let me know.  So, I have been taking it easy for a while.  Yesterday, I felt better and decided to catch up all in one morning.  Needless to say this ole back protested and I had to go to bed. 
This morning I got busy again, and lo and behold, guess what happens.  I know that I just have to give it time.

Thought I'd add some checkbook covers to my blog today.  These sell for $8.oo and shipping is FREE.
Please Email if you are interested so that I can get your color preference and shipping address.  Have a blessed day, everyone!

~Pat~

April Showers

April already.  I cannot believe how fast the months go by.
Last weekend I did a show in Roanoke, but the turnout wasn't great and profits were low.  I can relate!  Folks have a hard time just buying groceries and gas these days.  Crafts are not a neccessity for most. 
Artisan sales under the Pavilion in Floyd start in May.  Hopefully, we will be blessed with good sales there.  It will be nice to see everyone again after our winter break.
I stopped in at the St. Pierre Gallery this morning and things look so good.  Friends tell me that foot traffic is picking up and more people are coming in.  That's very good news!
If you get a chance to visit the gallery, I know you will enjoy it.

Blessings to all,
~Pat~

New Handbags on the way!

I have been working on more handbags this week.  My new best friend Carly and I did some bartering at Christmas time.  She is a wonderful jewelry artist and made my girls copper cuffs for Christmas, and I was to make her one of my professional size purses in exchange. ( When she decided what fabric choice was right for her.)  Well, she stopped in for a visit last week and she liked this fabric a lot, so I have been busy.

So, here is the front of the bag!

Working on the back pocket for the bag.

Here I am sewing the sides to the bag and closing up the bottom.

This is the outside shell of the handbag.

I have four of these on the way!  One is for Carly, one for my daughter, Laura, and the other two will be for sale at $60.00 plus shipping.  E-mail if you are interested. 
Now on to make the lining and finish the bags.  Wish me luck!

Blessings to all,
~Pat~

Spring!!!!

After a nice warm weekend here in Virginia, everything is looking Spring Green.  I love it! 

On my way to pick up the little man from preschool, I was so happy to see signs of spring everywhere.  Some forsithia blooming. These were in a nice yard near the school.

And these "dilly daffies" are in bloom on the east side of our house.
Such a welcome sight!  I couldn't resist bringing some in for the table.
I sincerely hope that spring blossoms are brightening the world that you all live in as well!
Blessings,
~Pat~

Bunnies are Multiplying!

I think I'm getting my mojo back.  I'm feeling better and the creative juices are flowing again.  It has a lot to do with the fact that I worked at the gallery this weekend.  Being surrounded by all that artistic talent, you can't help getting inspired.

So, I'm working on bunnies and I think, being Spring (almost) that they are multiplying fast.  These are the bodies.

They don't look like much until you give them some clothes.  The sweaters are made from recycled socks.   And then they need faces.

And this is how they turned out!  What do you think?  Cute, huh!

Blessings,

Pat

No.. I have not dropped off the face of the earth!!

It's been a bit of a dreary past two weeks.  Not much inspiration stirring, I'm afraid. 
So today I expressed my moody self to my daughter, and what do I get?  Tough love, MOM, tough love!!
OK.  Get over it and get on with it.

Working on some small projects, and a couple of large ones.  Iris wallhanging is quilted and needing a binding.  I am also working on two bed-sized quilt tops.  Scrappy designs.
Also I have been working on light bulb ornaments to sell at a lake festival in July.  This festival sports lots of hot air balloons, and I have been invited to sell my hot air balloon tree ornaments there.  I want to have a good amount of inventory, as I think this might be a successful adventure.  Hope so anyway.

Please leave a

comment to let me know what you think.

Blessings to all.

Pat

Happy Valentine's Day!

I finished the lady slipper art quilt.

Now I am working on one with pansies.

I also finished this little primitive Easter lamp.  I made the eggs from muslin and painted them with acrylic paint.  Then I sanded and distressed them and added tea-dyed laces.  The rabbit is made from some of the upholstery fabric that my future daughter-in-law brought me. I just put them in a little crate that I picked up somewhere.  I think it looks very sweet.  I have a couple more of the crates, so I may be making some more of these. 

If you like this little lamp, please let me know.  The price is $18.00 plus shipping.  Message me to purchase.

I hope you're having a blessed day!
~Pat~