Crochet Cushion

I have another small crochet project to share with you today. Since I'm quite new to crochet I wanted to start with small projects to get the hang of it first, then gradually move on to a more ambitious project, and nothing better then the beloved granny squares to give you that great feeling of accomplishment and pride on your work.

I am really pleased with this cushion, it looks great!

 

Thanks for stopping by today and see you soon for another project.

Edina

xx

Into Crochet Mood

I taught myself to crochet about 7 months ago, and I have been hooked for good.

One day I landed on Lucy's blog http://attic24.typepad.com/, and in there I found my self inspired and motivated to get started, I said to myself if one day I could crochet like her, I love her style, choices of colour, I am a fan. To bad for me I am not able to follow patterns,the US terms and UK terms differences are to confusing for me, but  if you can follow a pattern, have a look at  Lucy's blog you will find  lots of beautiful projects that she kindly shares.

Thank God for  youtube and the lovely kind ladies out there that post tutorials and help people like me,who are visual learners on how to crochet.

Below is my first crochet project, I am very pleased with the outcome I think is not to bad for my first try.

 



Sneak peak of my next project.



Thanks for stopping by.
I appreciate your visit, Happy Hooking
Edina
xx

My First Finished Patchwork Project

I always wanted to learn how to do patchwork and quilt. I thought it would be mission impossible for me, and another obstacle was that I couldn't find places to learn here in London.

For my luck and joy I found the best teacher I could wish for, and slowly but surely I am getting there with my patchwork skills. My monthly highlight is when I get to go to my class. If you like patchwork then have a look at Janet's website http://www.sleepingbearcrafts.com/ to see the classes choice and variety of gorgeous fabrics she has to offer on the site.


This single bed throw I made for my younger sister

This is my first ever unfinished quilt that went bit wrong.
I need my teachers help to fix this up

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
Happy Sewing.
Edina
xxx

New Year's Resolutions!

Hello everyone,

My apologies for the lack of posts. Life is extremely busy for me, I work very long hours and have very little time or no time at all  for my blog and craft  unfortunately, but I'm here today.

I hope you all had a wonderful 2011 and are sealing off to a great 2012. May the New Year bring to you lots of blessings and accomplishments.

As for my self I do have lots in mind for this year in terms of crafting.
To start with I do have a new mantra for 2012.

Stop Buying, Start Finishing.

I have quite few projects on the making, that I'm planning to finish them this year. I tend to start few things at the same time and then I find my self overwhelmed. The  problem is; I feel board if I do the same thing all the time, I am doing a few different projects at the same time, quilts, art journal, cards, scrapbook and most recently knitting and crochet.

So my craft's New Year's resolutions are; to finish what I have started before starting new projects. I do have a feeling the most challenging for me will be not to buy supplies, as I have a "need" to buy paper and fabric all the time, I usually  buy first and think what to do with them later on, most of the time, I definitely have more then enough at home to keep me going for this year. I will do my best not to buy more stuff.

I also would like to do more of my art journaling this year and get back into my scrapbooking.
I will keep you posted as I progress.

I'll be back soon to share as I finish them.

Be creative and enjoy life.
Hugs,
Edina 
XX 



              Just to share two cards I quickly made this weekend.

  

Getting my Christmas cards ready...

I just like to share this cards I did last week . I used prisma pencils to color. This lovely images are great for coloring, super cute and they are from a brand called gorjuss.

Have a great, creative Sunday. Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

xx

Stamp and Scrapbooking Show!



All my goodies from the show!



Here in London I have only one stamp/scrapbook shop, (Blade Rubber Stamps) and it's quite expensive, nevertheless it's a lovely little place. Personally I don't like to shop on line. Most of the time I don't have a choice and if I really want something I do order few things on line occasionally.

The good news is that we have once a year a huge stamp/scrapbook show in London, were I get most of my stuff from.



Alexandra  Palace (venue)



I just went to the show this year (24th September 2011) it was lots of fun and I found a few bargains.

The venue is located in a very beautiful area it feels we are not in London.

I appreciat your visit today.

Warm hugs,

                                       Edina  XX

Lovely day out with my son

It's the schools half term in London at the moment and what to do with a 12 years old boy?

Well! We both love going to the British Museum, lots to see in there, I think we went there for the 4th or 6th time together, the place is huge and each time we go there we visit different areas. This time we went to see the Chinese,Japanese and Korean ceramics, very beautiful.

After we stopped by the stamp shop (Blade Rubber Stamps) just next door to the museum, he gave me just 20 minuets to look around, because he knows I can loose my self in there for hours, I was a good girl this time and I just bought few stamps and  went out in 20 minuets sharp.

The highlight of a day out for him is always a meal in a restaurant, (he loves eating out) we did go to a lovely little Brazilian restaurant after the Museum,we loved the food in there and had a good laugh about our favourite food we loved eating in Brazil (armadillo) last year. 

Here are some picks of our very tiring but a lovely day out.



Chines ceramic plate



Korean tea pot



Inside British Museum



Japanese exibition area

Hero Art Stamps
I'm getting prepared for Christmas cards

Have a great weekend.Thanks for stopping by.

Edina

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