Creating Joy
I love to create in a myriad of ways. Creativity brings me so much joy and I love any opportunity to
28/10/2023
It’s time for another baby blanket!
06/09/2023
My recent project has involved painting notebooks and my Bible! I love how they’ve turned out!
29/08/2023
Another baby, another blanket!
14/04/2023
Finished my version of the sweet pea blanket! Loving all the colours and stitches! So enjoyable to make!
30/10/2022
Some people are just really good at starting new projects before the others are finished… hence the finish a long. I have also discovered a love for a good crochet a long (CAL) and excited about completing this one just for me!
29/10/2022
The final piece. Now gifted and given to a very happy child. Hopefully this will really help them and it looks cool! It’s not perfect and I’ve definitely learnt some bits along the way but I am really happy with the result. One thing to remember is to keep sewing and not leave it so long next time!
Check out my Finish A Long Group as we continue creating joy with love! Creating Joy with Love - Finish a long (FAL)
28/10/2022
3kg of rice and many sections later, this is one heavy weighted blanket. I might have broken one or two needles but I think that’s being out of practice and my lines weren’t as straight but not seen for over two years! Looks good so far, I can’t get the machine over the final seam which is rather thick so it’s got to be done by hand! Watch this space!
27/10/2022
All sewn ready to make into a pillowcase shape again! Next step weigh and add the rice!
26/10/2022
All stitched ready for the next stage of this weighted blanket! Feels so good to have the machine out again. Recently a family member recommended using a walking foot and combined with the magnetic guide this was a total game changer!
25/10/2022
Despite my attempts to avoid trimming the edges so they were straight, this project got the better of me. I couldn’t find a pillow case with a theme perfect for the child in question so I bought some fabric. I also decided to tip out the seams and line my weighted blanket with a pillow case cover to give a bit of strength and softness too! Here is my laid out fabric and cover ready for stitching with the machine.
24/10/2022
Recently I decided to make a small weighted blanket for a child. Over the next few days I’ll share my progress with you and the final piece! Follow along with me creating joy with love!
23/10/2022
After some frogging I’m in for an evening with the blanket and a cuppa!
22/10/2022
Being creative gives us opportunities to start projects of all kinds. It’s really easy to start a project and not finish it and I’ve found working with others and sharing helps keep me motivated. This is a space for you to share your creative journey - whatever your craft(s) - and hopefully finish some too with encouragement from others! Come and share your works in progress and let’s get them finished together! Join the fun Creating Joy with Love - Finish a long (FAL)
28/09/2022
A few weeks ago, two precious young ladies in our church. I wanted to create something beautiful and meaningful for them! I’m pleased to say they loved them and I am fairly happy to be creating joy with love ♥️
09/08/2022
Baby blanket complete and the recipient loves it!
08/08/2022
Appliqués attached and borders added… here comes the joining!
07/08/2022
This months project - an animal themed baby blanket. My first attempt and appliqués. They’ve turned out well but never again 😂
09/06/2022
Zesty Crochet Coasters! Happy Summer