Princess Bubbles Creates

I have fallen into a rut, I mean pattern.  Posting about my thrift store finds is kind of fun for me!  These particular finds all work quite well together and I look forward to creating something beautiful with them!

I added a bit more stitching and some pearl beads.  I think I will call my April block finished.  I can always go back and add something later should I decide to do that.

Love this stitch!  I stitched directly to a cq block even though it was the first time trying this stitch.  It looked easy to do and reminded me of making that children's craft called a gods eye.  I made loads of them when I was a child.  I also added the woven detached chain stitch.  I need to finish adding that stitch to the rest of the flowers.  Thanks to Sharon B at  http://pintangle.com/  for all the instructions!

I have two pieces accepted into the Quilts, Fibre Art & Wood Carvings - "Birds & Bees" Exhibit at the Stratford Perth Museum.  The opening reception is this Saturday April 20  from 1- 3pm.    The piece below is one of the pieces accepted.  It sure feels good to have my work accepted into shows.   Here is the link to museum's site http://www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca/page/1/home.php

My sweet friend Nancy returned home last week.  She was in Morocco.  She is such a doll.  She always brings me back treats from her travels.  I am so blessed that she is such a kind and generous friend.  The turquoise leather slippers sparkle so they are absolutely perfect for me!  The pink toilet paper she had a hard time squeezing into her luggage.  Can you imagine she left some clothes behind to make room for it!  What a hoot.  I have never seen such brightly color toilet paper before!  Love it!

Again, I found some beautiful vintage linens at the thrift store.  How don't understand how people can let go of these beauties!  Oh well, I am glad that they do.  The intricate handwork is so delightful.

This is my block for April.  I didn't get a lot added to it in the last week.  Some French knots around the silk ribbon roses and a few more stitches on the seems.  It is almost finished but needs some beads! Thanks to Sharon B at   http://pintangle.com/  for keeping me on track.  Even if the progress is minimal at times.