More projects!

I got wrapped up in projects again!   Couldn't help it!  I have been doing some more fabric painting, only this time I used a 14 in sewing hoop instead of a 6 inch one.  The tote and pillow came from two of those experiments.  I think I will try a skirt next...maybe more pillows.  The last pic came from some experimenting with candle dyes.  I had just a few different blues and fuchsia to work with and purples as the goal.  I got some very interesting shades.  Fun times.  I used soy wax from General Wax in LA.  If you are in the area, you should check out their candle making classes.  

A few projects

So sorry it's been so long.  I was going to do a post about a pie I made last week, but it didn't inspire me.  I thought, if it doesn't inspire me, I doubt it will inspire my readers.  So, I went into making mode.  I have been doing some fabric painting, some sewing and some woodworking.  Here are a few of my projects:

Martha Stewart fabric paints are wonderful!  I started with these six colors and then went out and bough 10 more!  I did my own version of silk painting minus, well, everything but paint and fabric.  I used a silk-like fabric for the first two and a cotton blend for the last.  I really love that there is kind of a water color effect happening...as it turns out, that's what happens when you thin out your paint with water.  ;)  

I didn't stop there.  I decided to try my hand at making a zippered pouch.  I watched this video on craftsy.com...an incredible resource for us crafties and then did my own version.  Considering it's my first one, I think I did pretty well.  Up next...a pillow and maybe a tote.  

Woodworking class has been a process.  I decided to start small and get to know the machines.  Below are my first two cutting boards.  I am pretty happy about them.  I haven't decided what my next project will be.  What do you suggest?