Crochet Mishap Turned Pot Holder

I just crocheted four motifs for a purse before I realized I was doing it wrong.

But then I realized I could sew them together to make a pot holder.

Phew.  I feel better.

Very Pinteresting

I just joined Pinterest.  Have you heard of it yet?  Apparently it's new. And it is such an awesome way to archive all your favorite internet craft projects, recipes, and inspiration.  I've been just adding stuff to my Favorites folder, which has exploded.  Pinterest is cool because you can actually see photos of all the things you are pinterested in, which makes it very easy to find that felt bow headband idea again three months from now when you actually have time to make it.

Here are some of my pintersts...


I'd like to make some of these for the kitchen/dining someday.




I can't wait to crochet this 1940's purse.



And I would love to learn to make this little guy.  He's so cute!





I AM going to tackle this DIY headboard.





And this garland is going to be so fun to make at Christmas.


I'll keep you updated with my new pinterests as they come. 

Are you on Pinterest?  Let me know--I would love to check out your boards. 



A Bridal Shower Tea Party

I had the honor of throwing my good friend Leslie a tea party for her bridal shower, and I am so excited to share our memories with you. Leslie and I are very alike, so I knew she would love an elegant tea. Her and her mom's jaws dropped as they walked in--just the reaction I was hoping for. The day was so relaxing (once we were done rushing around preparing everything in time for the guests to arrive). We said a prayer and had lunch and tea, of course. Lunch was great because it gave everyone a chance to sit awhile and enjoy one another's company. Then we took photos in the photo booth and played a couple of non-embarrassing games. (More on this later.) And last, Leslie opened her presents. (You need to see her china!)

The bridesmaids each brought food. One made cinnamon cup cakes. Yum! (Check out her bakery's Facebook page.) And you have to have a tiered plate stand at a tea party, so my mom-in-law bought me this one, and I was able to decorate it with purple ribbon to match Leslie's wedding theme. Perfect!

We had so much delicious food.  Our tea party was a feast!  And do you see the tiered platters of sandwiches? My church had just bought that piece before the shower.  I was very excited when I walked into the church kitchen one Sunday and the perfect tea party sandwich server stood before me.

Here are a couple shots of the whole room.  We had it in my church's Fellowship Room (the same room where I had my wedding reception).

 

See the photo booth in the back left corner?

Here are some close ups of the tables. 

We were able to borrow antique tea pots from Leslie's grandmother. And Leslie's mother-in-law-to-be, Kathy, had a large collection of antique teacups.  Each one is a different pattern.  I was so excited about this--it was just the look I was wanting. Kathy also brought those lovely glass plates.  We also had plates of assorted teas for the guests to choose from. My mom helped me sew up the floral cloth napkins.  And each center piece of potted flowers became a prize for the games. Gotta love purchases that do double duty.

My mom and I had a wonderful time planning and decorating together.

Thank you, Mom!

I have some tutorials lined up on how we planned this shindig, so stay tuned!

*The top nine photos and the bottom photo are by Jamie Lockard.

Crochet Bow

I found an adorable pattern for a crochet bow yesterday.

I found the pattern on Creative Yarn. It's part of a pattern for the cutest crochet beret I've ever seen.  (I must make that beret, too.) For now I'm just having fun with the bow pattern.  This bow is part of a Christmas present I'm finishing up today.  Yup, I'm on it.

Sunday Video: Hey Lady!

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

Hebrews 10:24

This is not a battle for the guys to fight alone.  We are one body.

I don't think we, women, really understand this battle until we hear about it from a Christian guy and we really understand the importance of building up one another. You have to care about God's kingdom before you care about the way you dress.