Anyone read " A Fraction of the Whole?

Book club is doing "A fraction of the whole" by Steve Toltz. Anyone read it? I would be interested to hear any views if you have I'm 3/4 way through.

Do babies still wear booties?

I've just finished these baby booties, but realised that the baby in question will be far to hot to be wearing them now! By the time the weather cools he will have much bigger tootsies.
Anyway are babies even allowed to wear booties with ribbon ties? I'm going to give them anyway. I loved knitting them so much I might even do another pair. Surely someone will have a cold footed baby in the winter. The pattern is from a Free Ravelry download from Kathie Popadin

To Match or Not To Match?

I have made my first matching set. Amber Blossom Earrings to match necklace.
Saying that, I am not a fan of anything matching really. I quite like separate chairs rather than 3 piece suite and I shudder at matching bedlinen and curtains. However I know I am in the minority so matching jewellery it is!
ps I don't mind it if my socks match!

Beading in the sun.

I made this hot pink necklace at the Madison's Beads Monday night bead club. I was going to put it on Folksy for sale, but decided to keep it.

Instead I made Amber Blossom sitting in the sun, as my daily listing.

Turquoise Sea Blossom Necklace

I meant to make a bluer necklace, but this came out more tuquiosey but I really like it.

My First Folksy Friday

Here it is, my very first Folksy Friday. I have chosen some of my favourites from those people who are doing the Mad Mayhemmers daily listing challenge.





Click on the pictures to go to each persons folksy shop.

Making my own jewellery findings.

I have been experimenting with making some ear wires. I've got some silver wire but have been trying out on some cheap wire to see what I can do. I think its a course and some better tools i need, but I'm quite pleased with the results, even if i wouldn't put them in my ears.

Turquoise Cleopatra Beaded Earrings

Turquoise Cleopatra Beaded Earrings made with turquoise, gold and black seed and bugle beads.
Gold plated ear wires.

You don't have to bathe yourself in goats milk to feel like a princess!

Turquoise Falling Star Necklace

Turquoise Falling Star Necklace
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17 1/2" approx 44cm long.
Seed beaded necklace with silvery stars floating down.
Bead and loop fastening.

Perfect for your holiday or feel like you are on holiday just wearing it.

Cuthbert Caravan Keyring

I really love this Cuthbert Caravan Keyring from Anne Brown Designs

Pink Fuchsia Chandelier Earrings

Description
Pink Fuchsia Drop Beaded Earrings.
Sterling silver ear wires.
6cm, approx 2 1/2" long.
Pink seed beads and pink Swarovski christal beads.

Bonbi Forest Givaway

I'm so excited to have won this lovely printed vest top from Bonbi Forest.

Fire Red Beaded Chandelier Earrings

Fire Red Beaded Chandelier Earrings
6cm long.
Gold plated ear wires

Folksy

Raspberry Purse by NOfkantsCurios

I really like this hand knitted and crocheted handbag made by Natalie of NOfkantsCurios

Flame Blossom Bracelet

Flame Blossom Bracelet

Red seed beads with seed bead fringe. Lucite and acrylic flower beads.
Silver plated star toggle clasp.
17cm approx 7" long.

Raspberry Blossom Bracelet

Raspberry Blossom Bracelet,
Stunning Beadwoven bracelet, with pretty lucite, acrylic and glass flower beads.
7" approx 18cm long.
Silver plated fancy toggle clasp

thefeltfairy

Just a quick note to say thanks to The Felt Fairyfor featuring my necklace on her great blog.

Emerald Ice Garland Necklace

Emerald Ice Green Garland Necklace.
Curves around neckline beautifully.
18 " 47 cm approx.
Delicate white lucite and glass leaf and flower beads and crystals with emerald seed bead beadwoven leaves.
Featured Jade carved leaf bead.
Tibetan silver fancy tulip toggle clasp.
Folksy

Fruit Garland Bracelet

Fruit Garland green Beaded Bracelet,
Glass fruit beads and seed beads.
Banana, pear, lemon, orange, apple & grapes!
Gold plated lobsterclasp 6 1/2" long, approx 17cm.
Fit small to medium wrist.
Get your five a day here!!
Folksy

Hyacinth Earrings

Thank you to Christals for featuring me on her blog.
Christals Creations

Sky Blue Blossom Garland Necklace

Sky Blue Blossom Garland Necklace

Forest Blossom Green Necklace

Just about keeping up with the Mad Mayhemmers on Folksy.

Chocolate Blossom Garland Necklace.

Just listed this necklace on Folksy

Soap shelves full

I can't make any more soap till this lot cures and we start using it. Of course I could just get some more shelves!