Hoop Art...

I have recently created two embroidered hoops with crocheted flowers to hang. I have been wanting to do something like this for a long time and I am really happy with how they turned out.

I will be posting a tutorial for wrapping the hoop with fabric very soon.

{hugs}
Laura

This Years Tomatoes - and Two More Mandala's

Good morning. It's a beautiful day here so far, it's nice and cool and I can hear the birds chirping outside - I am enjoying it.

I am excited because my tomatoes are growing and doing good (with the exception of one plant that is growing but not producing). 

These are Indigo Rose tomatoes... 

These are German Queen tomatoes...

These are Yellow Pear tomatoes...

These are the last two mandala's that I crocheted. I love the colors of this one and I am currently using it on the living-room table.

I really like the blues and greens with that little bit of yellow of this mandala but I'm not sure of the variegated yarn. I have always liked the color combination of variegated yarns but not the patterning you get when crocheting with them.

These little baby birds are in a nest in our patio. The picture is not that great and the nest is more bird-poo that twigs but, they are so cute that I wanted to share them with you.

Have a great day.

{hugs}
Laura

Mandala Madness Part Three...

Wow, the weather here in Southern California has been hot and windy today. I'm scared to think of how bad it's going to be this summer.

So, to keep from thinking of the weather...

...here is another Mandala.

I love this pattern from Creative Being because it's very easy and fun to do. I especially love the technique for finishing each round. For this mandala, I threw in a few rounds of single crochet. And, I love the red, white and blue colors.

I hope you are crocheting your own mandala...

{hugs}
Laura

Mandala Madness Part 2...

I made this mandala with Lily and Cream cotton yarn. I really like the color combination.

I have a friend who loves to run so I made her this bib and medal display for her birthday.

Have a wonderful Saturday.

{hugs}

Laura