Fabric and Creative Ramblings

A spectacular sunset painted with the heart and soul of a great artist





A few of my projects of late

A great knit fabric from Westminster Fabrics

January has been a stellar month as far as the wintry scenery goes.  NO SNOW! !!   So far so good for me anyway,I love the look of snow as it first appears,but as it goes on ,not so much.  I believe for me this means spring is that much closer to making it"s way here.  already thinking about my garden and what to plant,but for now I have other things I need to focus on.  I have been doing some design work and I am currently surrounded by beads,baubles,fabrics of burlap and velvet etc..Don"t get me wrong it is a good thing,although it is a part of the creative process I must happily endure LOL.  I have mostly decided that this year will be one to focus once again on establishing some sort of order amongst my many years of collections fabric,paints,beads,paper,vintage items of every type and kind.  How to do this I ask myself????Very carefully I need to delve in and simply work with one room at a time. 
Sound familiar??? This is a ploy I must use as not to confuse the situation at hand too much,I know myself too well I imagine.  Once you cross the line into another room,perhaps to put something in it"s place I am doomed to fail for the day.  Why you ask???  My mind has a tendency to wander to the next vintage photo album,drawings from college,incomplete projects etc...I think you know the deal,then it is all over for the organization project for that day. LOL.  I like everyone else in this world have a project on my hands every day if not ,well life would be sort of boring

I been taking a class on upholstery my first project complete:)



And onto the next project with more to come!!!



Just for a few things I have coming my way.....Finally finished  my Louisa Harding fingerless mitts!!!  I made two pairs ,because somehow as I went to make the second mitt I inadvertently picked up the same wool in a slightly different shade ,let"s say and ,well I just simply had to make one to match that one and so on...Needless to say some lucky person will be receiving that extra pair..I am now an expert on making these ,as I was not so much that when I started this project.  I also have finished many a knitting project including a Louisa Harding cardi sort of a 40's style in Cascade 220 heather wool.  I really have to say I do love her designs this one was from "Knitting in The Details".  I am having some trouble uploading pics form my camera,but I will post some pics on these when I can.  In the mean time I must get myself in the creative mode and start designing some new things I am currently working.   Hope everyone is having a great January and a new year to renew the mind and the soul,creatively speaking.......

I spotted these in a window in our greater downtown area ,so talented.

Another talented craftsman check out their blog, histories Tracy and Lee Anderson.Yes, there is more too,alot fun stuff!!! They will be at Junk Market Underglass soon. 

These are made if manila folders I believe and are so whimsical.

"Flea Market Under Glass" Setup is Under Way! - JUNKMARKET Style

"Flea Market Under Glass" Setup is Under Way! - JUNKMARKET Style

Can"t wait to see this soon. Coming in February of 2012. Check it out!!!

Winter Wonderment

Lighting The Way.....

I am coveting this tree at the moment :)

Vintage ornaments aglow with lights.

Moving lights or is it??

Retro Magic

Magical  Moments Vintage Style

I simply adore the beautiful lights all around us during the holiday season.  There is something so amazing and magical about the way they look especially as the evening darkness settles in.  Just something I wanted to share with all of you during these times called the HOLIDAYS!   Have a wonderful season whatever you may celebrate this season and enjoy the sparkle. 

Christmas Magically Romantic

This beautiful tree caught my eye and then......

Then a smile started to form, as I saw this wonderfully romantic proposal to ,a very lucky girl!!!

I have been gone for too very long and I am making my come back, I guess I would say.  I have been way too busy and working on alot of things for the future.  This new year is the start of some really wonderful endeavors and I look forward to sharing with my fans here on my blog.  Don"t give up on me quite yet.  I have alot of things to post and of course still finishing projects as always.  Just wanted to share this creative proposal I spotted this season that made me smile.  Of course I was anxiously waiting for the response, as I am sure many that saw this light display were.....A true romantic for sure:)

Road to Wonderful

The road that I started my trip on and on from there.  The road to wonderful.  What can I say??

Lots of horses along the Maryland Landscape.

Lots of old barns and horse farms love it!

An old cemetary out in the middle of nowhere

This is for you Sarah maybe this can be yours someday LOL.....

A glimpse of rushing waterfalls and this is just the beginning.  Stay tuned for more.....

Okay I know it has been quite some time since we have spoken.  If it is any consolation I have been doing alot .  I was on a mini vacation and had quite an adventure in the time I was there.  Actually experienced an earthquake in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and then hurricane Irene on Saturday in Maryland.  Who knew you could have that much excitement all in one week with out going too far.  I have so much to share with everyone over the next few weeks and yes I have had much going on.  Really ,not a bad thing just busy.  Hey ,life is too short to wait around.  I say go for it!  The weather has been absolutely gorgeous for some time in every place I have been,well except for the hurricane ,but it did produce one of the most gorgeous days around the next morning.  Hard to believe ,but it was quite nice just a bit on the windy side is all. I want to start with a bit of vaca pics.  I think you will like these and yes, it was relaxing.  Went to visit and college friend and enjoyed every minute.  Relaxed and did alot of knitting,eating and drank alot of good Turning Leaf pinot noir.  Did I say RELAXED???   Perfectly wonderful  days spending time with friends and welcomed into the family as if I had always been there.  Thanks guys:) 

PS I have alot things,projects recipes, ideas etc.. coming this way.  I have been inspired and there is nothing that can stop me from moving forward so here goes nothing.................Stay tuned for something wondeful.....