Mittens (Free Tut.) & A Scarf!

My first set of fingerless mittens!

Here is the free pattern at Lula Louise

In my style of doing things--I had to change it a little to be completely the seed stitch.

You will see the difference if you look at pattern.

And why stop there!

Also made a simple lace pattern for a scarf !

This I just increased as I went along.

 Here is my matching set for those chilly days!

In a previous post several asked about the yarn.

I have know idea what it is.

It was not cheap-- but boy it is soft.

I got it at a yarn store not from a chain.

Till We Quilt Or Knit Again,

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Pinspiration!

Making the decision to replace our outdoor furniture was not easy since loving what we had.

However it was time!

While browsing Pinterest I came across this one.

But it was too small.

While we both liked this one. 

Hubby wanted it to be square.

SO HERE IS WHAT HE MADE!

This was a few weeks ago in the beginning construction stage!

Here we are on Fathers Day!

I will have more photos soon. 

I am lucky to have a guy that enjoys creating with power tools.

So now I need to make a few table cloths.

 Making it work with the new size and lay out

might be a challenge! 

With all the Pinspiration available have you gotten 

any inspiration from Pinterest?

 If so, you might want to join the fun with

Chelsey at Nini And The Sea Weekly Inspiration Linking Party

It is fun to see what creative minds are doing!

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Love'n The Journey!

Quilting has a way of exposing, creating and changing our paths.

From places we go, people we meet and friends
 we meet along the way.

Several months ago our local guild needed to temporarily reschedule our meeting nights, which opened the opportunity to attend a Modern guild meeting.

Stumbling into a neat historical building in Ocean Grove, NJ 
my circle of quilting friendship & inspiration grew larger! 

Here is a few snip-its of several inspirational gatherings over the past few months.
The historical lighting is not the best in the photos.

 Hit Play and Enlarge The Screen (bottom left corner)!

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Hearing Inspiration!

If INSPIRATION could be heard, 

this maybe it!

(for me anyway)

ENLARGE VIDEO 

& TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS!

Won't a quilt look good in these colors ?


Did you notice the orchestra is all young adults! 

                                            


Chelsey over at Nini & The Sea blogspot has a weekly Inspiration Linking Party. I have found many wonderful creative ideas here.You can Check It Out Here and share what you know. I am linked there too.

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Inspiration

Inspiration!

Nini And The Sea started a linking party to share where we

get our Inspiration from. I enjoy hearing and seeing what sparks the creative side of people. 

So this is my creative tidbit for this week..........

Design-Seeds

(click above)

This it is a place where you can upload your personal photos or browse though their selection.

Let you in on a little secret--Shh!

I receive their updated posted of photos. 

Every few days I receive wonderful Inspiration in my mail. 

When there is a color palette that I really like--I save it for future quilt color inspiration. 

The best color combinations come from 

NATURE!

Linked Here

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Inspiration Party and Give Away!

in·spi·ra·tion:  

1. the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something,

 especially to do something creative.

2. the drawing in of a breath; inhalation

#1 happens only if I am doing #2 

(I see you chuckling!)

Here is how it works for me:

Stage 1. 

There is chatter and mass confusion swirling in my head. 

My definition of this experience is called "Pre-inspiration". 

It is the excitement of what is to come!

Stage 2. 

Then it is time to let it go! 

Just stop thinking--yes, this can be hard-but it is a must for me.

Stage 3. 

"Arrival Time" of that wonderful thing called Inspiration!

This happens anywhere or anytime. 

Usually for me it is when I am very still and calm, like sitting on the deck, closing my eyes for a few minutes, even while in the shower,

but mainly when I am sleeping! 

Nothing is as more wonderful (in the way of creativity) than having

 the vision awaken me, slip out of bed and tip-toe to my book, 

where my ideas are written and drawn.

Once the thought is on paper I can return to bed without 

any lose of the Inspiration that just came!

So....

onto the Give Away!

Chelsey at Nini And The Sea's Blog is starting a 

Inspiration Linking Party! 

This duo team is filled with so much inspiration and creativity that you need to check out their blog and all the neat things happening!
This sound like fun to me!  

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I will be giving away a half yard of the fabric below and
all you need to do is leave a comment on: 
How or where does Inspiration strikes you?

Fabric by Patty Young "AndaLucia" by Micheal Miller

Bonus Give Away!

1 Full Yard and a Inspirational Journal for Quilters

to anyone that comments here and links at 
Nini And The Sea's Linking Party

1 yard of fabric and Quilter Journal.

Good Luck!

Give Away will end Thursday May 22nd at midnight (EST).

Winner will be picked Friday May 23rd.

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