So much time . . .

I was disappointed to see just how long it has been since I have updated my blog. Time has not stood still and I have a couple of projects that I would like to share. Let's start with my Magic Needlecase.

Completed Magic Needlecase

Why is it a magical Needlecase?, you ask.

Inside the Magic Needlecase

The felt squares start outside of the ribbon holders.  When you open the case the felt "magically" is pulled under the ribbon.  It was a lot of fun showing the ladies at work how the magic works.

 I used colors a little outside of my normal palette.  The gold was fun and I decorated the outside with yo-yo flowers that were beaded on the outside edge.

My New Blog

I need a place to show my pictures.  Sometimes I have thoughts I want to share.  Sometimes I have blogs or links that I want to share. The answer is my own personal BLOG!


Currently, I am working on a crocheted dresser scarf and a cross stitch for my daughter with purses.  I just started a set of embroidered pillowcases.  I am going to call those my study of chain stitch.  I have plans of finishing the whole design in chain stitch,  I have a needlework sampler that is almost ready to have fabric added to it and I have plans to make some bookmarks.  I also have a started block for a crazy quilt crochet hook roll-up. I can hardly wait to share these projects with you.


Because it is late and I don't have current photos to publish, let me list a couple of beaded tutorials I have saved.


Beaded Cabachones

Beaded Frog


Beaded Initial


Beaded Open Cretan Stitch


Beaded Paisley


Beaded Spider


Bead Weaving


Beaded Dragonfly Charm


Easy Beaded Dragonfly


Faux Pearl Spider


Theresa E.