Summer projects

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Sorry to disappoint all of you, but today is not a coffee snorting kind of story.
Just some stuff that I dug out of my sewing room,
and FINISHED!
I started these stockings last fall at our ladies sewing weekend.
Done.

And this pillow...started at the same time.

These little barrettes stay in a container and I dig them out and work on them every now and then.


And a little bit of knitting in between. 
Lightweight yarn that is not too hot to work on in the heat.

On a good note, it finally cooled off a little here and we had some rain.
Amazing how quick everything greened up again.


Comments

Lil Raggedy Angie said…
Wow you have been busy , which is more than I can say for myself ...just too hot here in Ohio to wanna do much of anything! Hope you enjoy your day ! hugs lil raggedy angie
July 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM
Firecracker Kid said…
Aha, finished projects. Good for you:) We've been getting down pours here in OH too. This heat sure makes for cranky people.
xoxo~Carol
July 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Tins and Treasures said…
Wow, Cathy,
What a good feeling to post some finishes...Nice Work!

Have a wonderful Wednesday. ~Natalie
July 27, 2011 at 3:08 PM
TheCrankyCrow said…
Just can't time it right with you....When I saw you had an update, I went and dumped my coffee out. ;o) Great finishes - your a gal of many a talent!! Funny - I'm working on finishing a Christmas stocking up that I started last year too....The longer they sit, the harder they are to pick up....Have a happy Wednesday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
July 27, 2011 at 3:39 PM
Lois--Huckleberry Lady said…
Hi Cathy,
Love those stockings. Glad to see someone's been busy. I have good intentions but somehow get sidetracked!!!!

Lois
July 27, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Balisha said…
You've been a busy girl. Isn't it great to finish projects like that? Christmas in July...good grief!I love those little barrettes.
Balisha
July 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM
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