A question - and yet another yawn-worthy knit

 These just came off my knitting needles....

My usual pattern and Kroy sock yarn.

I came across this on Pinterest and was intrigued about the possibilities, but I can't find the originator.  Do any of you know?  I don't want to use the image and then find out I've broken any copyright laws.  I rather suspect it was originally meant to be a quilt pattern so perhaps copyright might not be so much of an issue.  I envision 'lifting' the couple and placing them into a landscape scene.  Thoughts???

And....over the weekend I picked up my new ring which was custom made using 'bits' of gold I had lurking in my jewelry box with the addition of some sapphires (simply because I like them and they are also the stone for September, the month we were married).  It's not a great picture...sorry...

- Although the instructions aren't available for THESE, they show some good ideas for using some of those buttons you have lurking in your stash.

- I rather like THIS and wonder if the technique could be used to create a jacket...hmmm.....

- Those of you who might be interested in weaving would like to see  what THIS amazing artist does (this is only one of her galleries, be sure to check out them all).

- THIS just proves you can make a bag out of pretty much anything.

- HERE is a fun little project that could be adapted to use what you have.

Today's quote...

And....yet more....

 I think maybe I'm French knotted out for the time being!  Here's the latest section of the landscape...

- I'd like to try making some of THESE.  And THESE too!

- I love the creations of THIS amazing artist! I really wish I could learn to make what she does.  Seeing her creations sent me on a quest and I came across THIS - not as beautiful but it's a start.

- HERE is something you might like to do if you have some old jeans.

Today's quote is from Danny Thomas..."There are two kinds of people in this world.  The givers and the takers.  The takers sometimes eat better but the givers always sleep better"

more French knots!

 I know, I'm a glutton for punishment aren't I!  There are more French knots happening in this section of the landscape...

- If you like birds, I think you'd like seeing the work of  THIS artist!

- Of course you know I'd like THIS!

- Easter is coming and I know at least a couple of you would love THIS!

- And THESE would be a pretty addition for spring.  As would one of THESE.

Today's quote...

Yet more French knots

 I decided that the flower swaths needed to be enhanced with embroidery...so...more French knots, along with fly stitches and some lazy daisies here and there.  I don't know how well you can see the stitching in this picture, but hopefully you can...

(sorry about the sideways picture, but my computer is refusing to set it right)

- There's a virtual gallery of fabric art HERE.

- And be sure to have a look at what THIS amazing artist does - using paper!!!

- I wouldn't have thought of this use for THESE (but I would use one for keeping wayward sewing supplies in check).

- Have  a peek at the creations of THIS amazing artist!

- There are lots of free knit and crochet patterns HERE.

Today's quote is from Mr. Rogers..."We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility.  It's easy to say, 'It's not my child, Not my community; Not my world; Not my problem.  Then there are those who see the need and respond.  I consider those people my heroes"

Ah one, ah two -

 Yes, two wraps on each French knot, done with two strands of DMC floss...

Sorry about the basting threads!

- Making THESE would be fun!

- and perhaps THESE too.

- Or how about giving THIS a try?

Today's quote...

A little more spring in my studio

 I've added some cherry blossoms and am currently boring myself silly making innumerable French knots to create the tree in the distance.  

- I rather like THIS but I'd want to add an additional row (perhaps two)

- THIS might be fun for either yourself or make as a gift.

- If you like crazy quilting, perhaps you'd like to see THIS article.

Thinking of spring

 When it continues to be this cold and snowy outside, I decided I really needed to work on something that reminds me that spring is coming, so I've made a start on a new landscape...

And....the RC arrived in the sewing room doorway to show me this...

Because you might like to make this goodie for yourself, here's the recipe...

IRISH SODA BREAD

3 c. flour
2/3 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1 T. veg. oil

Combine dry ingredients and stir in raisins.  Set aside 1 T. beaten egg.  Combine
buttermilk, oil and remaining egg.  Stir into flour mixture just until moistened.  Transfer into greased 9" round baking pan (a dutch oven works a treat!) and brush top with reserved egg.  Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Cool 10 mins and remove from pan.

- THIS made me smile and think of spring.

- Most of you know I love denim, so of course THIS caught my eye.

- Scrolling through THESE made me smile (and sometimes laugh).

- Have you ever wondered why there are coloured bands on sewing machine needles?  I'm sure you have (haven't you?).  Well, wonder no more.  Go HERE.