Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Made By Fe Podcast - Episode 94 - Show Notes

Made By Fe Podcast - Episode 94 - Show Notes


Finished Objects:

Yarn Used: Schachenmayr Regia Design Line by Arne  & Carlos
Colorway: 03764
 Yarn Used: Knitca Sock Yarn


4 Zipper Pouch

From Crafty Gemini Quilt Club, you can find more information here.

Staci Bag

From Crafty Gemini Video Bag of The Month Club, find out more here.


Works In Progess

Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi
ColowaySoakbox Cinnamon Kane
Needle: Chiaogoo 9" Circular

Yarn: Ensign Brook Farm Sport Weight

Mentioned: Knitpro Zing

Granny Square blanket for baby

Yarn Used: Sirdar Denim Tweed DK (Discontinued)
Colorway: sh562; 502sh

Mentioned: Bob Winson 123 You Tube Channel







Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Spinning a Yarn Monday - Episode 93 - Show Notes

Spinning a Yarn Monday - Episode 93 - Show Notes




Finished Objects:

Library Tote

By: Terra from Mama Says Sew
You can find the tutorial on her blog here


Notes: I added a lining to this bag and I also added Bosal In-R-Form Stabilizer for a bag that has a lot of structure but is still flexible. To the handles I added Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing

String Fling

By: Glenn Dragone
You can find the pattern in American Patchwork and Quilting - August 2012
I could not find the pattern for purchase but it is mentioned on her blog.


Works In Progess

Gym Tote Bag 

By: Melissa from Sew Like My Mom
You can find the tutorial on her blog here

Or you can download the e-book mentioned above.

Yarn Used: Schachenmayr Regia Design Line by Arne  & Carlos
Yarn: Ensign Brook Farm Sport Weight

Mentioned: Knitpro Zing

Granny Square blanket for baby

Yarn Used: Sirdar Denim Tweed DK (Discontinued)
Colorway: sh562; 502sh

Mentioned: Bob Winson 123 You Tube Channel


Acquisitions

Went to my local yarn store: Knit & Pearls
Cascade 220 Superwash
Plymouth Yarns Homestead
Cascade Heritage Prints


More Mentions...

I talk about essential oils. I got a kit from DoTerra and am looking around for other brands I can try out. I also have been using Soap Nuts.


Happy Crafting.







Friday, July 15, 2016

Spinning a Yarn Monday - Episode 92 - Show Notes

Spinning a Yarn Monday - Episode 92 - Show Notes




Finished Objects:

Yarn Used: Manos del Uruguay Alegría
Colorway: Pindo


Ravelry: Souffle Cowl pattern by Knitca
Yarn Used: Knitca
Colorway: Teal

Mentioned: 
Knitca
Knitter's Pride Karbonz Deluxe Interchangeable Needles Set


Works In Progess

Yarn Used: Schachenmayr Regia Design Line by Arne  & Carlos
Colorway: 03764




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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Spinning a Yarn Monday - Episode 91 - Show Notes

Spinning a Yarn Monday - Episode 91 - Show Notes


Thank you for watching. Here are some things I covered in my last episode. If you have any questions please contact me. I am MadeByFe on Ravelry and Instagram.

Finished Objects:

2048 Block for Aidan's Smartphone Quilt
You can find all the blocks for this paper pieced quilt here:

Mentioned: 

Yarn Used: Lion Brand Superwash Merino Cashmere (Discontinued but can be found on Amazon and other websites)
Colorway: Ebony


Yarn Used: Heirloom Easy Care 8 ply (I could not find this yarn in the US but it can be found here http://www.crafteecottage.com.au/catalogue/heirloom-knitting-yarns/
Coloway: Lilac

Mentioned: 
Knit Pro Zing I ordered from CollieCraft1


Works In Progess

Yarn Used: Manos del Uruguay Alegría
Colorway: Pindo

Granny Square blanket made with wool scraps


Granny Square blanket for baby
Yarn Used: Sirdar Denim Tweed DK (Discontinued)
Colorway: sh562; 502sh

Mentioned: Burp cloth pattern I use you can find here at So Sew Easy

Again, thank you for watching!!


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Sunday, February 8, 2009

The Beading Continues


After a short break, I am back to beading. This time I visited Auntie's Beads and checked some of their videos. I decided to do the RAW earrings and they turned out really great. I love them and plan to wear them tomorrow. Mine is made with Swarovski Crystal beads in red, rose and black diamond. The tiny seed beads are red. I think the colors are amazing.

I am still working on my pictures - they are not as clear as I would like but here is the best I have at the moment.

Then I needed a watch in gold tone. I already have a silver tone watch that I made and you can see it here. So I ordered a watch face from Fire Mountain Gems and crated this beauty.

I am working on a cluster ring which I am not very happy with as of yet but maybe I just need some more beads in there. I will take a picture of it no matter what it looks like when I feel I am done with it.

Hugs to all.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

I am creative


Today I want to talk about my neighbor and friend. We met about four years ago when I moved to CT from Toronto and she moved next doors to me from Seattle, WA. I consider myself very lucky to have her so close to me.

We have become such great friends and she knows me very well. For many years she heard me say how I am not at all a creative person. She heard me complain about how I could not draw, paint, or come up with crafts to do with my son.

A couple of years ago I purchased a jewelry kit from Michaels. You know, the ones where they sell and has all the beads and the findings to make a piece of jewelry. It sat in my closet for months. I had mentioned to Sharron about it and she would ask me every once in a while if I had done anything with it. I finally managed to make an earring. It looked ok - not too bad I thought for someone who has no creativity. I then decided to purchase some books on the subject of beading and jewelry making. These also sat in my closet for months. I felt that I would never be able to create anything out of my own head. I felt I would always have to follow a pattern another person made using their creativity.

So Sharron, my neighbor and friend, let me peruse all of her beads and told me to take anything I wanted. Of course, I took a few beads here and there - I did not want to take too many. I thought they were all so beautiful and the colors drove me to distraction. I spent a lot of time just looking at them and touching them. It was really awesome. Then she calls me up and says - "You know what? I am not going to be beading again so I want you to have all of the beads and findings and wire and everything else. All for you."

I was in complete shock and felt she was making a huge mistake giving me, a being who has not a drop of creativity in her, all of these wonderful treasures. She seemed to be sure, so I gratefully kept the gift.

And that is when it all happened. I unearthed the books I had purchased. I sat down and read them and enjoyed the pictures. I went to Michaels and bought a few things to do one of the projects. I sat and tried and failed and tried again to make a simple loop - for God's sake this should be easy because it is called a simple loop, right? This was it, I was hooked. Since then I have been reading more about beading, watching You Tube videos, borrowing books from my library and immersing myself in the world of beading.

The most wonderful thing of all has been to realize that I am creative after all. I have made things without a pattern and guess what? They look good!! I wear them all the time :-) I wear them out in public and people do not roll of the floor laughing at my creations. Some people actually compliment me on my pieces. My pieces. Mine...

So I want to share my latest creation. My friend, Sharron, once again gave me a gift. This time she gave me two beaded watches. I was looking at one of the them and thought the brown beads were looking a little glum - I felt I wanted to try something different. So here is for all to see.

I am still a beginner. I am still learning so much. I have yet so much to learn. But I feel like I belong here. I belong in the world of creativity.