PoMo Golightly

Coastering or See What I Made, Cookie?

I joined Ibby Bee's Coaster Swap.  I decided to do a Project Spectrum theme and dug around my fabric stash (yes, I have one of those, too) for red fabrics. These were simple to make and satisfying.  I even made a second set for a hostess gift for a weekend dinner party.   I used an antique linen napkin with red trim for the backs.  The front of the second set is fabric from Provence; coasters are a perfect project to use just a little of my precious  French fabric, yet still let the fabric have a nice impact.
I'll be making many more of these, I predict!

Tickled Pink

Nora from Knot Much of a Knitter was sweet enough to nominate me for the You Make My Day award that has been making the rounds.  I've gone back and forth about which ten blogs from my blogroll of 177 I  should nominate, and I realized this:  I can't make a choice.  Each of these blogs makes me happy.  Some for the fabu photography, some for the snark, some for the tutorials and creativity, some for the sheer prettiness, and some because they keep distant friends close.  Like Cookie, I'm afraid of hurt feelings if I only choose ten.  So, thank you, Nora, and thank you to the folks who subscribe to my little piece of the ether, and thank you to all of the bloggers who make my mornings so festive. 

Yesterday was the start of Project Spectrum: Elements.  My plan is to do some snapping of photos of favorite red, orange, and pink items around the house.  I also plan to mess with paints a bit and to knit small goodies in the first element's colors.  Sewing, too.  As soon as I get this draft into my advisor, my sewing machine (Sally) gets a turn on the desk. 

Are you participating in PS?  If so, what are your plans for Fire?