Luscious

Whenever I go home to Toronto, I find the time to stock up on my Fleece Artist/Handmaiden yarns. I love the colors and the fibers are wonderful. I bought these two skeins with the purpose of making some sort of lacy scarf and I bought this "kit" to make fingerless gloves. I've a plan to make handmade gifts this year but I'm thinking that these gloves are way too cool to give away.

Thanks for all of the notes on the dinosaur embroidery. I wanted to use it as a pocket on the outside of a tote but I used really nice white wool. I think that I will make him a pillow this weekend. I'll just stitch up another lickety split and use that for the outside of a bag. xo, L

On Display

I love to display artwork by the most creative peeps of all - my kids. It makes me proud and they get such a kick out of seeing their stuff on the wall. I have this art display right beside my dining room table. It is such a quick and easy thing to make. Plus you can dig through your stash and find something pretty to dress it up. As for the frame, you can buy one at a craft store but I have recycled other ones from garage sales.

Here's how you can make your own display board:

1. Buy a frame, a roll of cork and a strong board for the backing if there isn't one that comes with the frame. You'll need fabric of course. I used a piece from my Gardenia line.

2. Glue the cork to the board and let dry.

3. Cover the cork with your fabric and pull to the back. Make sure the corners are pulled nicely and evenly. Adhere the fabric to the back of the board.

4. Place the covered board into the frame. Cover the back with kraft or other paper to make it neat.

5. Nail the hanging hook to the back of the frame and you are ready to display your artwork!