7 Random Facts about Me

Last week I was tagged by Melanie at Tip-Toeing around Mid-life, she shared some random facts about her opinions, feelings, likes and dislikes. This is always a task that I find interesting! It is neat to learn about fellow bloggers, as well as share information about yourself.

The challenge is to give 7 random facts about yourself and then tag others from blogs that you like to do the same. Make sure to remind them to do it!

Here are 7 random facts about myself:

1. I always wanted to have my first child by the time I was 27. (I will be 26 in September, and am getting married in the same month, therefore no babies for a bit)
2. When I was young (about 4 or 5) I saw my grandfather shaving, and wondered how I would have the patience to shave my face every day, maybe I would have a full beard like my daddy...?
3. I love, LOVE, chocolate. I have even eaten chocolate pasta.
4. My favourite colour is orange. I had an orange car once, Carlos, he unfortunately suffered a painful passing.
5. I am a closet Fantasy and Folklore based movie watcher.
6. I am addicted to learning, and thought at one point I might be a student for the rest of my life. (turns out I am, I just don't pay the millions in post-secondary education anymore)
7. My dream destination (aside from another trip to Newfoundland) is South America, specifically Peru.

And those who I am choosing to play along:
Crystal - Crafty Ave
Wendy & Lauren - Tiny Sea
Michelle - Scissor Quirk

Thanks for the tag Melanie, and for reading about my quirkiness everyone! What are some interesting facts about you? Leave them in the comments below! :)


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Spring Cleaning: Crafting Corner

So in the last two weeks I focused on cleaning out my freezer, and I still have lots of berries, fruits, veggies and meat to go through. Kind of a good problem to have, isn't it? Today I am going to share my crafting corner. I am a little embarrassed at the state, but this is where I do a lot of my hooking, blogging and craft planning. 

So we have, fabric from recent projects (and the recent project), mail that has likely been unopened, an envelope with my wool from Island Sweet, little piles of craft accessories, books that I am reading, a basket (that is supposed to help organize the space), a Rubbermaid with old receipts and mail (to get ready for tax season), my antique sewing basket, and CDs in a case. A lot of stuff to cram in to such a small space, and lets see what I did.


First I cleared away the clutter, most of the things in the photo above have a home elsewhere. Take the time and do it, it's worth it!

Here is the basket, doing it's job. I decided to keep only things for the project I am currently working on, or that I reach for more than once a week. In this case it was my coasters, so the wool and strips I am using, straight pins, pushpins, and ruler. Also easily accessible is my hooking frame, and laptop, nestled neatly in its cozy!

And all those small accessories: Buttons (I have a bit of an obsession, more on that later), chalk (for my message board), wool and strip clippings (I hope to make something with these someday), rug hook, scissors, pen, marker, and a teddy for company. I use clear glass containers (from candles, labels peeled and cleaned) to keep all the little bits together and because it looks pretty, like a bit of decoration.

So there you have it. My crafting corner cleaned up, and organized. I am much more comfortable here now, and things are much more accessible. I suggest you do the same with the space where you spend lots of time, you will feel so much better!


How is your spring cleaning going? Check back next Sunday for some more tips!

Weekend Workshop - Edging your Hooked Rug (I)

Using Burlap as a canvas, you have created  hooked rug, that has burlap around the edges, and looks unfinished. 
 (To learn how to start this project see Rug-Hooking 101). 

Follow the tutorial (click on the tutorials page, and follow the appropriate link) to learn how to finish the edges of your rug and make it look as clean and complete as these coasters.

Pretty cute aren't they? And I'm already on to the next set!

What have you created recently?