It’s a very happy day in craftblog land!  I just got word from Kerry at Freckled Beauties recieved her basket full of goodies! I can’t wait to see what she decides to try with those embroidery supplies.  She’s a talented quilter/seamstress too - so I know those fabrics will go to good use!
Do you ever just get overwhelmed by all that you want to try?  I’m so there right now.  I don’t know if its due to spring (awakenings?) or just me.  There are TONS of tutorials and free patterns popping …

This apron and potholder are about to be boxed and shipped away today for my current apron swap at Craftster.  I love the colors and the fabric patterns.  The bright yellow reminds me of my Aunt Cheryl - she has  loved yellow for as long as I can remember.
   
Being in swaps is so much fun and has proven to get my creative juices flowing.  While this apron and potholder are being shipped, my new friend - Domestic Ninja - is here to stay.  In fact, I’ve doodled her so much, …

I’ve been crafting my heart out for swaps at Crafster.org.  I must admit that I’m am becoming quite addicted! 
First off to show the items I made for the Big Bang Theory swap.  The gallery is here if you want to check it out and see all the other awesomeness that was created.   I love this tv show and Sheldon has got to be my favorite character!   If you are fan of the show then you have surely heard of the addition to Rock, Paper, Scissors….
yes I give you Rock, Paper, …

Hey everyone! 
Don’t you just love to wake up hearing birds chirping and singing?  I can’t wait til Spring where I can see them going to and fro building nests & singing a song.  Below you’ll find two pages full of bird patterns and sayings.  I was definately inspired by the quotes.  I do hope you love them half as much as I do - and if you use a pattern, please comment and let me know - would love to see some patterns turned into beautiful artwork!
Just click on the picture below …

So I just finished my very first craft swap - and can I just say I’m addicted?!?!   I signed up at Craftster.org in a Valentine Tea Towel Embroidery swap - and I must say the end results were awesome!  The gallery is over here: Vday Swap 
Our goal was to embroider a tea towel for a our partner and then also send a small item along with it.  We got to talking via personal messages at craftster and she came up with the following for me.  I thought it was very …