Showing posts with label rescue cats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rescue cats. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A new season

 Why hello again✨️ Yes, I've been on hiatus for over a year. The reason why will be explained, but I do ask people be respectful. I'm not doing blogs or crafts for profit. This is a hobby of mine. If you don't enjoy s hobby, don't do it - simple as that.

I had a busy, overwhelming and unpredictable past 2 years. The first issue that arose was: I was diagnosed with chronic migraines. I'm as surprised as you are! A new physician she'd light on that fact what I was experiencing was not normal. Over a year with a specialist and it's a whole new world for me! You can not cure migraines but you can find what helps reduce them. 

Howl & Sophie

We also experienced loss over the past few years. We said goodbye to our first pet we ever adopted, Sophie. A year later, our first dog went. And then in 2023, in the comfort of our home, we said goodbye to Howl. Our beloved trio, whom we grew up with, went one after another. To honor them we continue to donate to shelters and pet rescues in our area.


Sam & Ruby

We have adopted two more rescue kitties!💗 When Howl was still active, we adopted Sam. And orange tabby brought to a shelter by a good samaritan. He arrived with both eyes but the clinic felt one eye was too unhealthy. I met Sam when he had a shaved face and stitches. But that didn't dull his sweet and friendly personality. Before Howl passed, we adopted Ruby. She was a kitten with very long whiskers and a shy personality. They are now a bonded pair and nap, play and explore together.

In the coming new year I plan to post more often. I'd like to share my projects and passions! So you will see more of my costume photos, dress up seasonal photos, projects I've completed or are in progress and just daily life. 
You can find me on Ibstagram and Facebook, both are: CraftinessbyB 
🐝See you again soon!

 






Thursday, June 12, 2014

Little sewing purse

Sometimes you don't want a big sewing project. The smaller, easier the better! So I tried my hand at a small project: a little purse with key ring. The pattern was from a zakka sewing book, the one I've been drooling over for like 2 months now. It was actually smaller then I was used to working with so I made mine about 1" larger in overall size.
the finished purse

large enough to hold lip balms & cards
I used a peal metal snap closure on mine since I disliked the full zipper suggested in the book. I also found that trying to sew the bias tape edge by machine didn't.... so smoothly. I ended up sewing that edge on by hand or else the back side wouldn't be stitched on properly. You could use any fabric you want and I decided to mix and match my prints on both sides. 
It's been a fun project for lazy start of summer. Since the hand stitching takes up much time I may reserve these as holiday presents and gifts. Sometimes you make things so nicely you can't bare to sell them!
a bright one being sewn

this might be best for a teenager
I hope to sew some clothing this summer, once I regain my crafting room. Yep, it is still being lived in by the rescue kitty and kittens I am watching.

yep, still have kittens galore!