WHAT I'M WORKING ON THIS WEEKEND

Here's an idea what I"ve been up to this weekend, between gardening and getting bitten by the black flies. I think I have enough room on my linen for maybee 2 more circles. When I have a few finished I'll post them to sell here on my selling blog.

BLOG PARTY SUNDAY

Here is their website:
www.byyourhands.com

PINCUSHION TUESDAY

This delightful pincushion was made from a miniature brown vase wich is about 4 1/4" high and about 2" in diameter at the thickest part. Its a little cutie with hand painted flowers on the front. The bottom says made in occupied Japan and looks double stamped. I needle felted this one with yellow wool roving.

Mini vase pincushion
$11 PLUS SHIPPING

Just looking around the backyard

After weeks of rain here in the Atlantic province, the sun was out again today and by the afternoon you could walk around the yard without a jacket on. As I was walking about checking the flower beds in the back that are just finally showing that they survived, I spotted three gorgeous giant tulips that my hubby planted last fall by the little shed. I had to take pictures and thought I would show you since the sun was so bright against the shed. They almost look plastic, can you see the little knome hiding within the flowers? I envy all the southern American gals that have been blogging about their gardens and flower beds, since we are so behind in the season this year. Now we can finally see the light here in the Maritimes. So here are my giant short tulips.

RUG HOOKING PATTERNS FOR SALE

Here are a few patterns that I have on sale right now. The patterns are designed by rug hooking artist, Deanne Fiztpatrick. The three patterns are hand drawn on Scottish Burlap.

THE WASH   SOLD THANK YOU
32"X 18 3/4"
BY DEANNE FITZPATRICK

TWO PEAKS ON THE BAY   SOLD THANK YOU
32 1/2"X 29"
BY DEANNE FITZPATRICK

COASTAL GIRLS  SOLD THANK YOU
32"X21"
BY DEANNE FITZPATRICK

PINCUSHION TUESDAY

Oh my gosh, I forgot all about pincushion Tuesday yesterday. So here it is today instead. This one is made from a sugar bowl and was created by Royal Swan England and is in perfect shape with its pretty blue and pink flowers. I needle felted this with a lovely two toned wool roving. It mesures 5" from handle to handle and about 3" high.

Royal Swan Pincushion
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For orders email:
cleosavoie@hotmail.com

Felt Applique Pillow Hangers

I just made these little pillows with my folk sampler hand embroidered appliques. The black pillow is made of felt and the brown rust and blue backings are out of wool material. The hangers are made of standard size copper wire and easy to bend to your choice. These are great little prim pillows to hang on a wall or door knob. The pillows mesure 6" square.

Prim Rabbit Pillow
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Prim Flowers Pillow
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Prim Flower Wreath Pillow
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For orders email:
cleosavoie@hotmail.com

PINCUSHION TUESDAY

This vintage Gibsons silver lustre creamer made in Staffordshire England shows its wear but is in very good condition, no chips no cracks c1950's. This pincushion was needle felted with black wool roving. Gibsons creamer mesures 4" from handle to spout and 3" high.

GIBSONS PINCUSHION
$16 PLUS SHIPPING

HOOKED BLUE TABLE RUNNER

Here's another hooked oval table mat in the blue tones. Hooked on linen with #8 cut wool

BLUE TABLE MAT
15"x11"
$32 PLUS SHIPPING

For orders email
cleosavoie@hotmail.com

FIDDLE HEAD PICKIN TIME

Hubby and I had a great time this afternoon picking fiddle heads down our road with a neighbor who showed us a secret patch where he used to pick fiddle heads has a young lad. We picked about one half of a 10lb bucket along a secluded brook and there is still time to pick more in a couple of days. But that will be it for the season. We also discovered a nice place to do some trout fishing within the next few weeks. So here are a couple of pictures to show you our bounty for tonights supper and freezer.

WOOL LABYRINTH MANDALAS

I went to a Wellness Expo recently and was inspired to make these Mandalas after reading about how to meditate. The eastern practice of Mandala meditation has been used for centuries as an effective tool in calming the soul and clearing the mind of clutter. Mandala meditation is for the beginner and the long-time meditater alike. It may be of particular utility to those that have difficulty sitting still and being in the moment, as concentrating on an object helps to focus energy inside the present self. As in all meditation practices, there is no right or wrong way.

I decided to needle felt a Labyrinth on the wool so you can easily trace it with your finger with your eyes open or close while you clear your mind in getting ready to meditate. Some people like to put the Mandala up on a wall and focus on it before meditation.

I used heavy wool material and added a glass bead in the center and at the bottom with my initials. They all mesure about 12"X12". I really enjoyed making these and it helps me to calm the mind when I use it also.

I have several of these, so when ordering please specify the color backround you would like to have.

WOOL MANDALA
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BROWN MANDALA

PINK MANDALA

RASBERRY MANDALA

BLUE MANDALA

to order email cleosavoie@hotmail.com

PINCUSHION TUESDAY

Its a little late but I haven't forgot you my pincushion followers. This one is a small beige creamer with gold grim and delicate roses around the creamer. Its made from Sadler England and needle felted with a leafy green wool roving. It mesures 3" from handle to spout and about 3" high and in great condition.

SADLER PINCUSHION
$12 PLUS SHIPPING