Crazy Fun Hats!

A fun holiday project of crazy beanies for some very lovable crazies!  

I was not blessed to have children of my own but am so blessed to have a wonderful friend who allows me to love her kiddies. The kids were 'crazies' on Christmas Eve as they waited for Santa. 

7 wiggly hats. Yes, 7! 5 kids and 2 lovable crazy adults too! 

~Tanya

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Blessings

Blessings... 

I was fortunate enough to be asked a while back to design and make a couple of blessing gowns for a friend's granddaughter's baby blessings. I recently found some of the photos while doing my New Year's organizing! So happy I decided to do the much needed organizing and cleaning out of stuff... bringing back fond memories of making these for very blessed events in life.

Oh how I wish I had better photographs of this gown. It was so dreamy and soft. I loved the antique tatting I found for it.

 This little one was blessed wearing silk doupioni and roses were attached and scattered throughout the gown.

Thinking of blessings in our lives. I'm a very blessed woman. Had my share of trials and challenges but how blessed I truly am! 

~Tanya

Sammy

 My Grow Your Blog post can be found here

Pretty in Pink.

This little American Girl Doll 'Samantha' is my beloved Sammy. She came into my life in a very fun way and is one of my treasures. Years ago I won her on a PBS fundraising auction! 18" dolls are so much fun to sew, crochet and knit for.  The seams are short, the dollies don't wiggle or mind if things don't fit just perfectly! 

Sammy is ready for a nice afternoon visit.  She would be so happy to spend some time with you.

Her little pink corduroy trousers are made from vintage fabric. My mother sewed  a coat for me out of the fabric when I was a toddler (yes, I did just call this fabric vintage!!! although I'm not quite vintage yet!) What a find it is to have scraps leftover from her project of so many years ago. I now know where my fabric stash talents and saving all the scraps addition I have come from. I have enough pink corduroy to use in a new memory quilt project I'm designing and can't wait to show pics of it.

This project was a delight to crochet! A few yarn color changes but so worth the sweetness.

Oh to be pretty in pink trousers with a cozy winter sweater! 

~Tanya

Grow Your Blog Party and Giveaway!

Welcome to the Grow Your Blog Party hosted by Vicki at 2 Bags Full.

Hello, my name is Tanya and welcome to my blog. I've been blogging regularly for a year now. I started my blog before that but only posted a couple short posts. In the last year I've found it to be a fun way to express myself as well as meet new friends. I joined the Grow Your Blog party last year with no followers but quickly met like minded friends. What a joy it has been to be inspired and uplifted by so many creative, generous and wonderful people. Some days when I feel I need a boost or want to be inspired I sit down and take a look at my blog reading list and it never fails to inspire and motivate me.

Some of my favorite things:

Roses and flowers in my garden, Estonian Lace Knitting, Lace Crochet, Color, Quilting, Fresh Raspberries and Lemon Curd shared with a friend and a nice visit along with a cuppa.

Making 18" doll clothes! 

Pink roses!

Please leave a comment and you will be entered in my giveaway. You don't have to be a follower but I welcome you to follow. The winner will be chosen randomly on February 15, 2014. My giveaway is a surprise but I hope you will love what I've come up with! Take a look at some of my previous posts and you will have an idea of some of the things I love and enjoy making. I look forward to getting to know new people during this year's GYB party! Thank you for visiting and please say hello and stay for a while.

~Tanya

Christmas Eve

It's finally Christmas Eve day. Time to enjoy, reflect and look forward to the evening and Christmas Day. There are so many traditions and things to enjoy and blessings in life to be thankful for. May you enjoy your day with loved ones and maybe enjoy a few treats! Remember tonight to go to bed early because Santa doesn't stop at homes where the lights are still turned on!!!

~Tanya

Dreaming of Christmas in Paris

I am dreaming of Christmas in Paris...

I made this Christmas quilt using soft edge applique technique. The pattern is 'French Roses' by Heather French. Fabric line is Holiday in Paris by Dena.

I love all of the florals, bows, colors and touch of whimsy with the line drawings. 

I added a small travel pillow with pink prairie points for a touch of color and a soft place to rest my head while dreaming of Christmas in Paris!

What a dream to spend the holiday in Paris. It's on my list of to-do's in my lifetime. 

I even added on my to-do list for the coming months to brush up on my French. I have my language cd's out and have time scheduled on my calendar for study and practice. It has been a while since college days but taking a first step to re-learn the language will bring me one step closer to my dream.

Joyeux Noel!

~Tanya

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Snow Leaf

While taking a stroll along my driveway I noticed this little snow leaf nestled in the freshly fallen snow.

Have you ever heard of a Snow Leaf? Only nature knows of the mystery of how this little leaf nestled itself during a snowstorm. Maybe that is like life too. We nestle in during the storm only to find sunshine surrounding us. The Snow Leaf is a reminder of the recent season Fall with the promise of winter and sparkly snow.

Recently spent some time with my mom enjoying a family tradition of making Cornulete. These are a tradition passed from my father's side of the family that my mom continued and taught me. They are Romanian cookies made during the holidays and are delicious.

Filled with apricot! 

and sprinkled with confectioner's sugar... just like the little Snow Leaf.

This snow flake and cornulete definitely reminds me the holidays are upon us.

A delicious cornulete and a simple crochet place mat- please join me for a little Christmas treat.

~Tanya

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