Scrap Happens

That's right, scrap happens.

I wanted to make a quilt. I did not want to drag out pile after pile of fabric to do it. I decided to hit the scrap bins to see what I could come up with.

This is what you get when you always seem to make a few extra blocks.

All the blocks are the wonderful 6"x6" size that works up quickly and makes the sizing for the finished size easy to figure.

I counted the different quilts that contributed to this quilt. I was tired of counting after a dozen. All it needs now is backing, batting and a good binding. Yes, the binding is scrappy, too.

The only step after that is finding it a home.

Crafty Sunday

Along with the necessities of a weekend, I've managed to finish a project or two. The day has been particularly windy, or there might have been more pictures. I like outdoor shots, but if your crafted items blow away... well, maybe I'll get those pictures taken another day.

First up, we have this really odd shape. What is that?

Have you seen the little boxes in the craft stores that look just like you should get some Chinese take-out? Well, I wanted to try to create one with fabric.

This is what you start with. Okay, not exactly. You really start with some fabric, an iron and some fusible material. Then you get something like this.

A little bit of zig-zag stitching around the edges and fold lines. Then a short piece of florist wire. Ta-da! You have a (not-so-) simple little box to put some small gift in.

That's right, I have no idea what I'll do with it. The good news is that I'll be prepared if I ever do figure it out. And, I've proved that it can be done.

Next up, is this cute little basket I made using similar techniques.

There is a great book about creating fabric bowls. I don't own it, but a friend did lend me her copy a long time ago. I fiddled with a piece of paper until I'd gotten the general idea, found my materials and come up with this basket. Prompted mostly by my general dislike of the baskets at the store. I think this is much more bunny-worthy. Bright, spring colors and plenty of room for this little bits of chocolaty goodness.

I also thought this would make the perfect basket to gift some yarn in. The colorful balls of woolly goodness piled inside, making quiet promises of warmth. Mmm...

Freezing Fog

There were some questions about what freezing fog actual looks like.

These pictures weren't taken the same day, but that isn't really important.

This first one shows you some of the ice crystals up-close. Granted, not the best, but the best I can do when the sun has yet to come up.

The picture of the tower might need some explanation.

You can't really see the guy wires, what you are seeing is the ice crystals that have built up over about two days. This was the first real sunny day, so the frost started to melt and come off in chunks. Don't worry, not damaging chunks, more like snow when the sun is out. It still took about two days for the entire system to be clear of frost.

Blizzard Conditions

Sometimes, the weather does conspire against the government. That's right, the post man is stuck in front of my box. Yes, he did escape.

Yes, the forecast is for a blizzard with an additional 4-6 inches of winter wonder. Let's just say that I won't be going any where today.