Summer beading

I finally created a few pieces of jewelry incorporating some pieces of redwood from the redwood forest where our daughter got married. Hubby had to do the solders for me, setting the oval rings around some acorn and pinecone charms. I sent them out to her and her mom-in-law, as wearable memories. Then I had to string a strand of Swarovski glass pearls and earrings to match, for another friend who is getting married in a few weeks. I used 10mm for a more dramatic effect.

Summer crafting

When we returned from Alaska, I began a project that became a great memory of our trip--a table runner made from fabric I had bought up in a quilt shop in Sitka. The fabric pieces were all shades of blue, and prints of the Alaskan state flower, the forget-me-not, so I thought the table runner would be a great way to never forget our Alaskan journey. I finished it in time for the local fair, and entered it in the quilt show, at which I volunteer. Imagine my surprise, when I saw a red ribbon on it! We have People's Choice Awards, no other judging, and no other prizes but the hand-made quilted and embroidered ribbons, so I really treasure this prize. Now I have to quilt some placemats to match.