The NC Mountain State Fair this year has been as much fun as ever. I worked the quilt take-in table for a shift on Labor Day, then back to the Expo building on Wednesday to work as a judge for the Professional Crafts Division. Both days were fun, and so inspirational to see the wonderful …
Tag: crafts
Needle and Pin Sharp Container
Isn't it always a pain to throw away a sharp needle or pin? I am sure this is one reason why I don't throw away bent pins. I keep sticking the bent ones back in the pin cushion, thinking I'll deal with it later. Wouldn't you know, the bent ones are the ones I keep …
Getting Ready for the Fair
The Mountain Regional State Fair turn-in day for the competitions is Monday, and I am entering 23 contests this year in a bunch of divisions. I actually started early enough in August this year pulling it all together, getting my online entries done, and completing projects. I have 5 quilt entries, 5 photography entries, several …
Watering Can Garden Art Project
This idea of a cute, painted watering can has been circulating around the internet for a while now, and I wanted to do something like it for my garden. It was one of those projects that was planned quickly, but went low on the project list as other projects with deadlines took priority. Then with …
Mason Jar Holiday Candle
Ever have one of those serendipitous moments where something out of place becomes an inspiration? I was in one of my local craft stores recently and found this little votive holder sitting on a shelf where it wasn't supposed to be. It is one of the ones that just holds a little votive, and it …
Autumn Candle Wreaths
Perfect for fall, this candle wreath is so easy to make. All you need is a collection of materials from your yard, a few silk flowers and a hot glue gun. I have a bunch of these little wreaths, not good for much to hang on a wall, but they are the perfect size to …
State Fair Ribbons 2014
This has been a very busy time between volunteering for the Friends of the Library book sale and helping with setting up the quilt competition at the State Fair. The Fair opened on Friday and we were able to go that afternoon. It was a great time to go because the crowds were smaller and …
A Tote Bag Project
It seems I always have too many tote bags, but not one when I need it. Why is it that I have a half-dozen of them in the trunk, but half the time I get to the checkout line at the grocery store only to realize I forgot to bring them in? Or, more often, …
The Scrap Basket
How many scraps of material have you saved? Do you have uneven pieces from cutting, partial yard leftovers, old clothes you can’t stand to give away because of the fabric or a pretty embroidery, bits and pieces of this and that? Do you buy 4 yards of fabric when the pattern calls for 3? “I’m …
From My Carolina Home 