::Putting My Feet Up::

How are you this beautiful day!? Things have been happy and hectic. I'm here for one primary reason today. And that is to be a... 

SHOW OFF!!

This creation turned out pretty terrific, I think! It was one of those sad little finds from the thrift store. You know, the kind that most people pass by because it looks haggard and tired and ugly--with no potential. Underneath this gloriousness is a black vinyl, button-missing, sad-looking little footstool. But I rescued it! I could see its potential and knew that it could become something beautiful! What do you think?

I started with Tamara's Magic Spike Mandala pattern (from Moogly) as a jumping off point (through the bright yellow round) and then took off on my own. The squares on the sides are from the first three rounds of that same pattern, but then I added an additional round to make them squares. It was really a make-it-up-as-you-go-along sort-of project. 

It was a lot of work. But a LOT of fun! Phew!

I guess I ought to put my feet up and rest a while. There. I'm resting. For a minute anyway. Where's my yarn and hook? 

I'm off!! Be well. Be peaceful. Be happy. Be colorful.

{On the Board} -- She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.                           --Proverbs 31:13

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::Have a Little Seat::

I hope you are all having a wonderful day today! I can't stay long, because I have a bunch of rather large projects on my plate today. But I must stop in for a little picture sharing.

Remember this little chair that I thrifted? 

A coat of turquoise paint and a little bit of cotton with my hook...

 Now I have a perfect little chair for...??? Well, maybe my monkey. Or a little dish, or just to look terrifically cute. I haven't found its "spot" in my home yet, but I will. It suits me.

I have also been working on a footstool cover for my bedroom. I started with Tamara's Magic Spike Mandala pattern from Moogly here. I changed colors every round, however, cause that's how I roll. And I skipped the final two rounds and took off on my own--after the yellow, that is. I'm pretty pleased with how it is turning out. Color, texture and circular repeats are good. Very good. 

The squares are going to be for the sides. I'm not certain how they will be arranged yet, but most likely a haphazard color scheme. I made them with the first three rounds of the Magic Spike Mandala pattern--with my own color changes, of course--and then added a fourth round that squared it out. 

I'll do a big ta-dah hopefully very soon! 

{On the Board} -- Piglet: How do you spell love?

                  Pooh: You don't spell it. You feel it.

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::Moms are Like Buttons::

Why, you ask?? Because...

...they hold things together!! Happy Mother's Day!!

I'm thrilled about what my daughter got me for Mother's Day. Yes. I got my gifts early. But we work that way. Neither of us can wait, even though my mom's mantra throughout my childhood was, "Waiting is good."

I agree VERY MUCH with waiting--especially when it comes to my children waiting for things they want. But my daughter was heading out and planned to be gone for Mother's Day. So we met up early and she gave me my gifts.

Ok. Get ready for the next PERFECT gift for SUE!

Big scream! Little dance! A tad embarrassing as this took place in the parking lot of our favorite thrift store--where we met, of course. (I'll show you those vintage finds in a sec.)

They will soon hang on my wall, but for now I just need to photograph them for a little Felted Button branding picture heaven! Ahhhhh! Sheer joy!

Ok. Breathe, Sue. So now let me show you a few other things I snatched up shortly after the parking lot scene.

Another Fenton milk glass vase. This one with the blue ruffled edge is wonderfully wonderful!

And it looks pretty great next to my other one--with yarn bits, of course.

I found this fun little vintage ice-cream chair in doll/teddy bear size. It has already been painted (wanna guess what color?) and is awaiting a hooky seat cover. I'll reveal it when it's complete in all its glory!

This funny box of drawers reminds me so much of an organizer I had in my bedroom as a child. I couldn't pass it up. Maybe I'll use it to store some buttons, needles or little bits. 

And it is actually a music box that plays "Love Story" when you open the drawer. Sweet, huh?

Another sweet little thrifty find was this framed tile. I already painted the frame an aqua blue. I love the patterned rug, sweet little lunching animal guests, but mostly I love the colorful and abundant bookshelf! I love books. And I especially love colorful and good books.

I wonder what they are chatting about? And I can't help but notice that the lion is a bit left out. Reminds me of my hubby, who seems perfectly content to just sit and observe in social settings. I'm most like the pig--talk, talk, talk, gesticulate, talk some more. Surprised?

My mother got some dishcloths for Mother's Day. I started with my Bright as a Button square and then worked a totally cool new border on it. Which led to the yellow square. Different textured circle--layered with a little peek-a boo hole in the center. And then the "Three-Ringed" Circus square. (Hey, that name could work!) I love when wonderful things just happen as I play with my hook and yarn. Don't you?

I hope your Mother's Day is wonderful! Have a rest, think happy thoughts and do some hooking.

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{On the Board} -- Moms are like buttons; they hold things together.

::Patch Me a Line Crochet Pattern::

Happy, happy, joy, joy!! I'm seriously pleased with this newest hooky creation! 

Introducing...

Patch Me a Line Blanket!

When my brain got cooking, as it often does while I try to sleep, I envisioned this "patchy" colorful, somewhat graphic looking blanket that could be changed up easily for a boy or girl, adjustable in size easily for a bed, baby blankie, or even a placemat. In my head I saw a join that looked like it had been roughly stitched together with a little retro "ric-rac" twist.

What do you think?

I did it in the typical crazy colors I am drawn to, but wouldn't it look nifty in a nautical theme--yellow, red, navy blue and white?! Or all pastels? Or gray, red, black and white. I can see many possibilities. I like that.

I really like the border, too. Simple with texture.

Find it here on Craftsy, here on Ravelry or here on Etsy.

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{On the Board} -- Moms are like buttons. They hold it all together.

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::Hook and Knobs::

Just a quick hop in to show you what's happening in my little Felted Button patch of the world.

--Hand is healing. Doctor gave me the go ahead to do pretty much whatever doesn't cause too much pain.

--Picked up some terrific knobs for some furniture projects--colorful and non-matching, of course. 

These are going on my whitewashed hutch. Can you seriously believe I found a bunch of colorful button knobs!!? I admit--I bought every last one the store had in stock. 

And these colored glass ones will eventually go on my dresser! They seriously make me gleeful!

--I just finished a hooky creation this morning. Photographs are taken. Pattern is being typed.

I like it's wiggly patchworky contrasting seams. It's not like anything I have seen before. Yes. I like unique.

I also like its texture and colors--which could bust a stash very well, I think. Especially my continually growing stash...

...because...

--I bought more yarn. This is just some of what I purchased. But who doesn't need a tad more cotton in delightful colors for Spring and Summer? Good reasoning, huh?

When I bought it I knew exactly what it was going to be. Now I've changed my mind. But it's lovely cotton, all the same.

{On the Board} --  

Source: etsy.com via Susan on Pinterest