Betty Lou Blue bird

Is it OK to post something like this?

It's really, really old...

from a

1917

Fleisher's Knitting and Crochet Manual

I haven't seen this label on threads...

hmmmm.

So, if it's not OK 

Tell me - Please.

My Mom says her nick-name was 

Betty Lou Blue bird, when she was little.

She was also called 

Betty Lou Red bird - 

wonder if it was the same person who

used those nick names?

Mom's day tomorrow is huge 

and she

is ever present in my mind.

My hands can't make this

even to honor Mom.

But - someone might want to take on the project

for their own special little bird.

10 or 11 skeins of snow white

1 ball or skein of 233 

and 

1 ball or skein of 235

Fleisher's Germantown Zephyr, 4-fold

Amber hook 3 1/2.

4 stitches = 1 inch

5 rows = 1 inch

Chain 123.

Work even for 190 rows

using a single crochet catching both threads

With blue - copy the Blue Bird design in cross stitch

Placing the birds as shown in illustration.

 

a sweet blanket 

crocheted with love.

Deep breaths - but not too many at once.

 

Penguins - can't get them out of my mind...Why?

Penguins...

What is it with the penguins in 

my head...

Maybe the weather...

wet and cool,

really, really wet -

but nice to breathe

the air.

 

If you're looking for some felting inspiration....

These penguins, Santa's and trees are - 

EASY!

Yes, easy.

And - 

QUICK!

Well, quick is relative...

If I have an hour in bits and pieces, 

I can get one of these little creatures

made and maybe start another.

Bits and pieces- 

that's how I work.

Needle felting can be hauled around

without much effort.

I use an old lunch box 

or one of those

cool, cute, stiff plastic-y bags

with a handle.

A few chunks of wool-

a piece of foam-

Felting tool and some extra needles-

and my imagination.

Then,

one idea leads to 

3.

Then I have a collection or an obsession.

It's hard to determine which.

If you're not tired of penguins, yet...

Here are a couple more...

Happy 

felting - needle punching - quilting

or 

whatever!

Solder art - here we come....

Can you say 

"Obsessive - compulsive"

I can, and I am...

I get that way about every new artsy crafty thingy 

I learn...

Solder art is no exception.

I am having a blast 

and 

teaching other folks along the way...

This is a kit we carry...

Everything to get you started - soldering

 Super cool extra hands 

for which I have already found

many, many more uses
including threading a needle -
Yes, it's true.

 Wavy copper foil that looks so cool

on the winter-y ornaments

 2" x 3" glass that makes perfect sized ornaments

Use images from cards you've received

or 

Cut images from calendars,

postcards,

old books.

art books

oh, my gosh the list is endless....

 

The back of this one says -

These are a few of the pieces

my friend and I made one day.

Oh, my goodness!

We had so much fun.

Lots more fun in store for everyone.

You can do this...

Yes, you can!

Kaw! Kaw! said Crow

I love, love, love sparkles.

Doesn't everyone?

Scored these at an estate sale.

Sweet success...

Oh, Happy day!