No, I didn't vanish...

Well, here I am almost a year later and I only have 6 posts to my credit and NO I didn't vanish into thin air.  So, how unmotivated am I? Yes, I am still struggling with this whole “get motivated” thing.  Believe it or not, I have completed a few more projects… and broke ALL of my rules (see post #2 Forgotten Project Black Hole).  Yes sir indeed, I have shattered those rules and only see little rule remnants scattered all over the craft room floor.  So with that, it is time to vacuum up those remnants and throw them out with the trash!  (Vacuum sounds ensue...)

Glad that’s done and over with.  Now you might be wondering, “What did you actually do these past 8 months?”  Looking back, surprisingly more than I realized!

 Here is a trio of wooden signs painted in a 2 tone color wash with 3-dimensional flowers.

 

 

 

 

 

 Here is a simple key chain with a floral pink fabric on one side and green leaf fabric on the other.  Notice the cute bear shaped buttons?

 

In October I volunteered to make the Halloween centerpieces for the health fair at work.  Voila! These cute cheese cloth ghosts came into being.  By the way, these are soooooo easy to make!

I finally finished the crocheted afghan I had been working on for a year.  I am still debating weather or not to back it with fleece.  Of course, my little helper is seen modeling this lovely fiber work :)

 A baby quilt made for a co-worker in cute dog patterned fabrics.

 Another baby quilt for yet another co-worker; this time done mostly with vintage and recycled materials.  I love the turquoise & green paisley!

At Christmas time one lucky niece received 5 fabulous outfits for her doll.  As a side note, after this little experiment I decided it will be a VERY LONG TIME before I sew doll clothes again. Tiny patterns + tiny seams = Extreme Frustration












I also crocheted Christmas ornaments but neglected to take any pictures of them.

Not too bad, eh?

Of course my little helpers are always close by ready to jump into assist!  Well, ok, sleep on the materials...

 

What do I have planned next?  I began experimenting with fusing plastic just this morning.  Also, I have recently dusted off my sewing machine and busted out the quilting tools, so check back soon for a picture gallery of my quilting projects.

As always, Happy Crafting!