Crocheted Vintage Hotpads

Delicate antique crocheted beauties.  My Mom collected these with my her sister.  The thread is so fine that they used, today most of us are using a thick cotton to make hot pads with, but these have such a wonderful feel to them.  I'm trying to decide how I want to display them, I don't have much wall space in my kitchen at all.

I think I will save the rest for another day, as they have "pink" in them.  These were definitely made by ladies who had more leisure time, they must have taken hours and hours, I know crochet is fast but with these fine threads, it still must have taken a lot of time... hope you enjoyed viewing these, I have such an appreciation for the work and love that was put in these...you can't help but wonder about the ladies who made these, what was their stories.

Blessings, Michelle

Mother Teresa Prayer

Dear Jesus,

Help me to spread Your fragrance everywhere I go.

Flood my soul with your Spirit and Life.

Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that my life may only be a radiance of Yours.

Shine through me and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your presence in my soul.

Let them look up, and see no longer me, but only Jesus!

Stay with me and then I will begin to shine as You shine, so to shine as a to be a light to others.

The light, O Jesus, will be all from You; none of it will be mine.  It will be You, shining on others through me.

Let me thus priase You in the way You love best, by shining on those around me.  Let me preach You without preaching, not by words but by example, by the catching force, the sympathetic influence of what I do, the evident fullness of the love my heart bears for You.  Amen.

Blessings,

Michelle, Looking up!

Love-AB-quilt finish/KF Jelly Roll-Pink Saturday

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This quilt was made for my daughter for her 22nd birthday Feb. 6th.

It is one of KF designs column quilt which I've done several of, but I like them for a couple of reasons, one they are fast to piece and two they show off a large chunk of fabric to enjoy.

This is my faviorite quilt, love pink and roses are a favorite. 

Look at this sweet soft pink/blue print, love it!

The backing is a beautiful paisley print and binding an awesome polka dot.

Now look at some of the pinks in these Kaffe Fassett Jelly Roll, aren't they stunning!

 Happy Pink Saturday, Blessings, Michelle

Knitted Dishcloth finishes and Spa cloth

Cotton knitted dishcloth, finishes, two, spa cloth one.  My daughter was in the hospital for six days last week and I took some yarn and needles, there was lots of down time.  {she is on the road to recovery}. 

I like how the sunlight was coming in the window and leaving shadows on this.

I just made the pattern up, knitted a few rows at the beginning and end, did a repeat of multiple seed stitch rows and stockinette rows.

I love these colors...they are definitely me.

This next white one is a spa cloth, with a cable detail.

 The pattern for this can be found here:  http://andrea-needlenotes.blogspot.com/2010/02/cable-spadishcloth.html

I love the way these cotton cloths feel, they are great to use. 

Blessings, Michelle

Happy Pink Saturday's Valentine's Day Post

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Happy Pink Saturday Valentine's Day post.  Hearts are everywhere and there are certainly here today!  I have this beautiful "Pink" lap size quilt to show you. 

Fabulous Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane Fabric line was unsed for the floral and talented designer Kaffe Fassett shot cotton pink fabric used to show off the delightful whimsical heart quilting design by Anne Bright.

This quilt can easily be used as a reversible quilt either side , flip it over to work either way.

I Love You!  What better way to say it than with quilted hearts to cozy up with.

The quilt measures 42 x 52", a perfect size to cuddle with not too big and bulky, just right.

I have this quilt listed in my Etsy shop for anyone who wants to heart their Valentine! 

Happy Pink Saturday, Happy Valentine's day!  Hugs, Michelle

Pink Saturday-Amish Style Quilt

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I've always admired the Amish quilts.  I would love to take a trip someday to Lancaster PA and tour the museums there.  I have this book that I was browsing through and found a simple "Bars" quilt that I thought I'd give a try, so I eyeballed it up and decided by looking at the final measurement  I could wing it.  It looked like fairly easy piecing, and it went together in a snap I must say, love those large pieces of fabric.  I used Kaffe Fassett solids and backed it with some Joel Dewberry Modern Meadow I had left over.  The quilting is a pattern from One Song Needle Arts.  Let's just say I had no idea how long it would take me to quilt this, I used 27 bobbins on my long arm.  The time I saved on piecing was made up for in the quilting.  I could not wait to bind it and wash it before I shared it, I can't wait to see how it washes up.  I want to photograph it outside and have it hanging up too, but here's what I could gets pics of ona winter day inside.

Happy Pink Saturday, everyone, enjoy your weekend and thank you for stopping by for a visit!
Hugs, Michelle

Cupcake toppers

Cupcakes...toppers, have you seen them. At the crafts stores and grocery stores, they sell all these cute toppers to match the liners. I decided to make some of my own. Easy....Use your craft punches or your die cuts, make two and use your desired adhesive...I used the glue dots because they are quick and non messy {although a little on the expensive side} and a few toothpicks and there you go, instant decorations. You can make them in any color solids or decorative papers, I'm trying to use up my scrap bin of paper for these.

I even used some glitter paper and put a little bling rhinestone on a few...the possibilities are endless....I can't wait for my kids birthday this weekend todecorate theirs, I have a few more ideas.
Hugs, Michelle