Saturday, January 15, 2011

Hello and a knitting roll.

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

It feels like so long since I've posted, but everyone needs a vacation.  Actually I think I need a vacation from my vacation.  We ventured to Florida to Universal Studios and Adventure Islands to visit the new Harry Potter park.  It was the perfect time of year to go to miss all the crowds and we never had to wait longer then a few minutes at any ride.  Which made it a spectacular trip.  Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate very much and we were in winter clothes all week.  No winter tan to be found here.  But at least it wasn't snowing. 

Today I finished a project.  I've been so into teaching myself how to sew lately.  I love finding cute little projects to make for my friends.  This one is for a special friend to just randomly is very kind and generous so I thought I would surprise her with a little gift.  It's not perfect, but it is made with love and I know she will see that.  I made her a knitting needle holder.  The first picture is of it flat.  There are 3 layers of different size pockets to hold several needles.  The the top fold down and you role it up to store or carry your projects without loosing the needles.  I'll ask her for some feed back before I make the next one and see if I can perfect the pockets before the next one.  Isn't the fabric so pretty.  Most of it is Moda and made from a few fat quarters and scraps from other projects. 

I found another use for my Clip it Up Jumbo.  Here I draped it with fabric and it's the perfect higth to take photos of small projects. 


CHA sneak peaks are in full swing.  If you haven't stopped by the Webster's site and blog your missing out on some of the best new lines of the year.  Spring Market is already released and there are giveaways for their CHA releases going on now in the forum. 

Thanks for stopping by!

13 comments:

  1. Your trip sounds wonderful Joyce ! I am sure that your friends are very Blessed to know you !!!! xoxo

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  2. Fabulous project--the fabric is SO pretty!

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  3. What a great project - she will love it.

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  4. It's really nice and I'm sure will be much appreaciated and loved!

    So glad you and Ashlyn had a great trip... even though a bit cold!

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  5. The fabric is beautiful and I'm glad you ahd a good trip Joyce!

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  6. Hooray for learning to sew! Lovely project! :-)

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  7. this is the time of year for the theme parts and its usually nicer. we've been having some weird weather here. love the fabric.

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  8. oooh. can't wait to hear more about the trip. i looove the spring market on your blog!

    gorgeous! the fabric looks great on the clip-it-up, too

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  9. Great little sewing project Joyce! Glad you had a good trip. Evan wants to go to the new HP park soon:) Glad to know it was fun!

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  10. I think it's awesome that you are learning how to sew! Good for you!

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  11. My hat's off to you for the sewing endeavor. I hate sewing!

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  12. How cute! I hope she likes it!!!

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  13. What a great idea,

    thanks for the nice comment over at Simply Renee!

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