New Poncho for Spring!

This is my new poncho, just in time for Spring!! I saw this in one of my pattern books and I didn't like the colors they used. So, I just used colors that I like and I love the way it turned out. Now I just need for the weather to stay warm so I can wear it!!

Cardi Remakes

My latest passion....remaking. I saw a great article in a magazine that inspired me and now I have tons of great ideas for "remaking" clothing.


This was formerly a sweatshirt. I cut it up the middle, chopped off the bottom and the sleeves, added some fabric and some buttons.






This is also a sweatshirt. I cut off the bottom and the sleeves. Then I cut up the back and put in some fabric to make a sort of pleat. Same thing on the sleeves. It needed something more, so I put on some bows. I love bows and ribbon! The fabric is kind of vintage and the appliques are also vintage. I did some decorative zig zag along the edges. Wish my machine had more stitches!

Very comfy!!


I am anxious to try some more ideas that I have....stay tuned!!

Daffodil HIll

Being married to a photographer...means never having to take pictures! Or does it? I have been learning about photography on other blogs and it is drawing me in!! I am just learning about taking photos with my little camera, that does a good job by the way. Hubby is giving me lots of good info. I can see why it can be so addicting. It has opened my eyes to new possibilities, for sure. These photos are from Daffodil Hill. It's a wonderful place as you can see from the photos. I even got a picture of the elusive photographer himself!!


My first pic of the day....at first I couldn't see anything to take a picture of...later on, I couldn't stop!

Daffodils, and more daffodils!! It IS Daffodil Hill afterall!


This peacock was amazing. I wish I could have captured the incredible colors!



I could have taken pics of flowers all day!!


He's not accustomed to having HIS picture taken!

Pookie Bear

When all the kids grow up and move out....what next? A cute little doggie!! Our "precious" Pookie Bear got a hair cut this week and hubby decided it was a great time for a "portrait". He told me that it took a lot of "treats" to get this pose. I think it was worth it!!

My Version of the Cardi Remake

I love my new (old) cardigan sweater. I changed it 3 times and ended up with something I really like. It feels fun and "Spring-y". I am all set to cut up some more sweaters!!!

Fun "Cardi" Remake

This "remake" is inspired by a wonderful Article in a magazine, Belle Armoire. The article was written by Sonia Nimri. My daughter in law and I went to the consignment store and both of us bought cardigan sweaters. My dil also bought a cute top. We took the sleeves off the blouse and put them on the cardi, then we cut the rest of the blouse into strips and that is what made the trim on the sweater. It was such a fun project. We both had complete cutting reluctance when it came to chopping off the sleeves on the sweater, soon we were snipping away! The photo is of dil at my daughters bridal shower....she got tons of compliments!!

Crazy Paisley Purse

My daughter begged me to make a purse for her. I reminded her that I don't make stuff for people. She gave me that look that said she knew better. I know her favorite colors and I hoped that I would be able to come up with something she would REALLY like. And, when I saw her face when she opened it, I knew I did it! What a great feeling. And, I love this purse. I am so happy with how it turned out. I'm very new to knitting, so I am still not quite sure how anything will turn out. Just today, I realized that my latest project will have to be discarded...darn it! So, I was pretty happy when the basic structure of this purse turned out to be okay. I thought it needed some pizazz, so I embroidered my version of a paisley pattern with yarn and added a few beads. I made the handle out of a piece of plastic plumbing tube and I filled it with pretty brown "chip" beads that look like small rocks. The lining is a really pretty fabric and I put in my first "purse zipper", Yay! Take a look