Zach is an inspiration!

I was going to show yesterday some table runners  that

I found in blogland  BUT went to bed early as I was so tired.

Then this morning I thought yep I'll blog that 

and then watched something that

 so touched me, and I had to share.

 Have you heard of Zach...

 Zach Sobiech inspires me, and he will you!

 Here is Zach and his Mum...

 It will be the best 22 mins you have spent watching a video..

What an amazing young man and so full of life that

 he shared it so we can live like he did..

 I so want teeenagers I know to grasp this attitude. 

His message, “You don’t have to know you’re dying to start living,” will forever be his legacy.

 He went up to those clouds last week.....

 Zach has an amazing song on Itunes that I can't get out of my head.

 I have never bought an Itunes song but have now....

 HERE it is 

 I don't own a I-whatever you need for it but its on my PC now.

 My girls are singing it too... WOW

 Lets all be inspired today...

Back later with some runners to share.

 Hug someone you love today!

 Sweet Hugs from me!

 Dawn x x x

On Craftsy!

  I love paper patterns but also love having a pattern right now

As a designer I have often thought

 do I produce paper patterns or go with PDF patterns.

 (Lesley's Ironing Essentials)

I have to consider that now with technology it is easy

 to have patterns more readily available to everyone.

 It saves time and money to have an instant download.

So PDF patterns seem to be the best option.

(Flora's Floral Delsights)

So considering that, I have decided to join with Craftsy and

 have opened my own store. It's called Sweet Cinnamon.

 Never been to Craftsy then you should click my store link below...

 It's an amazing place to hang out, with free mini lessons,

 great tutorial lessons to buy, patterns galore.

In time all my patterns will be uploaded

 to my Craftsy Store and for you this means 

instant download upon purchase.

  

You can find my store Sweet Cinnamon HERE  

 (One, Two Charms)

At the moment there are 4 of my patterns ready to purchase

 with instant download. 

 My newest Pattern above and below is available from my Craftsy store now.

 'One, Two Charms' is a delightful table runner pattern

 where you make two table runners from one charm pack.

 I'll share tomorrow a few that have been made in blog land 

recently and wow they look  just gorgeous.

 (One, Two Charms)

Over the coming weeks I will be changing all my patterns to PDF files

 and uploading them into my store too.

To celebrate opening my Craftsy store I am having a giveaway.

 All you need to do is spread the word that I am on Craftsy

 on your blog and tell me you have done so, in your comment below. 

 I will draw a winner on Tuesday 28th May 2013.

 Oh I almost forgot the prize..... 

 And it's a Craftsy prize of course!

I will purchase for you a Craftsy gift card

 to spend on any Craftsy online class.

 These are so informative and you'll have an absolute ball

 choosing and doing your class. 

 Happy Days to you!

 Hugs Dawn x x  

Monthly Hit List!

I had been feeling like I wasn't accomplishing much

 on the sewing front so my Dear friend Fee

 and I decided to start a monthly hit list...

 actually Fee's the great encourager!

 

It's mainly to focus on a project, when not knowing what to sew.

 I have some good days with motivation and want to design heaps,

 finish upteen half done projects, 

but then end up doing not much at all.

This list should keep me focused.

 It's on my side bar to remind me, keep focus...don't be distracted...

umm thats my problem, distractions... sewing ones too.

 Firstly I have done a Rose Star my Rose Star Recovery Quilt that

 I have started ... a little like me, on the road to recovery...

 This is a lovely block and looks fabulous finished 

but takes time, lots of time.

Something I am reminded of throughtout this journey of mine.

 Next is my Berries and Bluebirds, all ready to stitch...

 This is a Gail Pan BOM which you can purchase

 with fabrics or without from your local quilt shop.

I so love the birds and lovely berries,

and am just loving it in my choice Fig Tree fabrics of course.

 I have decided to follow Fee and do blanket stitch around the edges

instead of Gail's version with needleturn..too fiddly for me

My fingers aren't the best for that atm.

 Then there is also Leanne Beasley BOM I started years ago,

 cut all the blocks out sewed them together in blocks and stopped there..

 I know need to do all the stitchery and again lots of time needed...

 But one block a month I might just make it...

stayed tuned for the progress on that!

Do you have some lists? or do you finish before a list is needed?

 I am looking forward to getting some things 

accomplished this next month.

 Tomorrow I'll be launching my PATTERNS on Craftsy

 So come by for a look...maybe a giveaway to launch! 

 Sweet Cinnamon Hugs 

Dawn x x

 

 

 

 

Just a little flower or two....

 This morning I woke, cup of tea...  and watched this TUTORIAL

on You Tube and got hooked... he he

 I wanted to try it... and after twenty minutes I had one...

A Somalia African flower..

I had bought this wool (acrylic wool) last year at the end of season.

I bought three colors, pale pink, green and raspberry

plus a larger 500gm ball of white...

 I was inspired to make a crochet blanket 

and when I saw the Somalia Flower I loved it...

 It looked so easy and was explained so well...

I couldn't stop at one flower.....

so two were born.... 

 In the next few days I intend to make a few more...

 I'll show you what I am making them into soon...

 So I'll be sitting back, crocheting the days away,

sipping tea and enjoying our mild Autumn weather.

 HappyDays

 Hugs Dawn x x