Even when...

Even when fibromyalgia is getting the better of me I can still create as long as I have the supplies to couch create I can make something!

So ta da...been wanting to crochet up some of these cute owls.  This is the first one.

Just to let you know

I haven't been crafting much the past few weeks, in a fibro flare...Between keeping up with the house and doing my few errands I'm pooped out...but I did manage to get out today to pick up a few things for 3 more projects so should start seeing something soon as 2 of the 3 are couch projects!

Hopefully I'll be seeing less pain and more energy soon...keep tuned I think of you all regularly and can't wait to get back to sharing...

I shared on Mothers day at our church and I've posted my talk on my other blog if you'd like to check it out http://momsmusings-karen.blogspot.ca/

small project and another project to be

I have been busy on etsy...looking for wool felt.  A certain specific color of wool felt.  It is always hard when you see a pattern and you want to use the same colors but the pattern itself doesn't tell you where they found the fabric (or in this case wool felt).  So I went on a mission and found exactly what I wanted and yay! the last of it arrived today!

The top sample is a grouping of plaids and houndstooth in a variety of colors and under that is some very nice large squares of a spring sampler...I'll explain the owl in a minute.  So now I am excited to add another project to my list of to do's.  It is funny but no matter how long my list of "to do's" gets in this department I do not stress or worry...it is that other to do list~~ laundry, dishes, groceries etc that I could do without, it causes so much worry and stress with the way I'm feeling lately.  Sigh wish I enjoyed them as much as I did sewing, quilting, painting, card making etc...


Ok that's enough of that doom and gloom.  Now I'll tell you about the owl...another etsy find, have I told you how much I love etsy, pinterest and lullua, sigh!  Now I'll tell ya about that cute little owl.
A few months ago I came across a etsy account that will custom cut felt for you.  To my enormous delight she had this owl in pinks and blues for a babys room so I quickly messaged her and asked her to make me one with the green, brown and blue combination.  Then in a few weeks I received it in the mail.   By the way the name of her etsy shop is Kutz  The names of the other 2 shops are retromama and Threesheepstudio.  (you can click on these and it will actually take you to their shops...oh ya learned something new today).

So since I've taken up quilting I have bought a few magazines and books and I wanted somewhere neat  to store them.  I found this file folder box and that was adequate, but not "pretty" enough so in a moment of "ah ha" I had the inspiration for my little owl.

Now the funny thing is I can't just leave the other side blank, so I am working on something for that side as well.  I will post it when it is done.  Have a great Friday everyone and try to get some of the fun things on your "to do" list done this weekend.

Blessings Karen

great deals

Today was Wednesday, I received a coupon from Katja's quilt shop in April for 50% off an item to be used on any Wednesday in May so I toddled off and picked up a "jelly roll" which is a fat roll of fabrics of compatible colors I have a  plan for it, but you will have to wait and see what it is.

I also managed to pick up a gift certificate for the quilting shop on the North shore, for which I payed 25.00 and got a 50.00 coupon so I shall need to make my way down there soon to see what they have in stock.

I am on the last row of my project and should have pics to share soon...of note I think I have pulled out more stitches than I've put in ~ yikes!  But things are now moving along well just need some energy to finish it off.

I also picked up some sale pieces that will be great for some small project ideas I have!

See  you soon~~