Somewhere over the rainbow!

So, I got the Wonderloom recently, which is another version of the Rainbow Loom. I had several bleary mornings because of late night fun. This kid at heart needs to learn moderation. I imagine I'm always going to need to learn that. But hey, cute rubber band bracelets!

New toy: Wonderloom!

Even though I can hardly wear any of my new creations to work, it does have a certain addicted appeal! Anyone have any use for colorful rubberband bracelets?

Curse you, real life

For getting in the way of my craft fun (and therefore blogging fun). There is not much forgiveness in a heart that is leaden from missed chances to craft.

Stupid responsibility. Tonight I throw you to the wind.

Vermont Maple Apple Rings - YUM!!!!

Yesterday morning, I made these, as found on Pinterest (of course), and they were absolutely phenomenal!  Though side note: I wouldn't recommend them as leftovers.  Not nearly as good toasted.  I haven't tried them microwaved, but that usually is even one step further removed from the goodness.  I'd stick with trying to get just enough for how many you are serving.  I ate about half the recipe myself, some directly out of the pan.  Hot Potato!

Mmmmmm

I like me some good rice pudding. And I'd like to think I'm fairly crafty with it. Now to enjoy!

Sundays

Growing up, Sundays were a day to stop crafting, to focus on other aspects of life and think a lot more. In my adult life I must admit I've become more lax on that rule, not for any good reason, just because I wanted to keep sewing and Sundays seemed to be a great, wide open day for many hours of fun and creativity. Lately, though... well, I maybe can see some wisdom from my mother. I need to be a more well rounded person, I need some time off to explore other things.

Which isn't to say I can't TALK about crafting. I've got some projects nearing completion so stay tuned! So exciting.

I shall leave you with a quote regarding craftsmanship. Make you think on this Sunday (or whatever day you read it)

"Let a human being throw the energies of his soul into the making of something, and the instinct of workmanship will take care of his honesty." - Walter Lippmann (a mid-century Pulitzer Prize winning journalist)

double take

Hmm, I don't want this to be just a quilt blog, but it's what I've been working on for the vast majority of the past two years.  Do I have any other ideas....?  Uh,...

Hey, I was looking through my photos and found a picture of my advent calendar.  Apparently I DID take one!  So here you go!

I'm partial to it.  :)  I especially like how the wood wasn't particularly straight on top.  There's also a knot in the wood on the far side that you can't see in the picture.  Adds extra personality.

And here's something else for your troubles.  About four or five months ago, I painted my master bedroom.  It went from this (sorry, guess we can't get completely away from quilts!):

to this!

A nice teal color.  More pictures to come when I get the decorating done.  I know, it should be done by now but, well, quilts.