The "Birds Nest" Necklace Charm

I wanted to share my latest project, but it doesn't include sewing.  It's beading!

I used to bead all the time (several years ago, before I really got into sewing).  I haven't in years!  Recently, I have seen these little necklace charms floating around in the crafty-blogging world.  I think they are so sweet and special!  They are "birds nest" necklaces...the little "eggs" stand for a mother's children.

Here are some little "nests" I made...

I made this one for my Momma...I can't wait until we get the boys! 

(Our adoption blog)

Here is one I tried using different colored beads.

The one with the blue beads is approximately 3/4" (or 2 cm) and the other is a tad smaller.  Each one is unique and easy to personalize, depending on your family's size.  They would make special gifts! 

Have a blessed weekend!

Much love,

Sewing Updates

What a lovely (but WINDY) day we had here in the foothills of NC!  I woke up to the smell of coffee and the beautiful sight of a powdery snow!  Though it didn't last long, it was a treat!

Here is a sewing update...

A few weeks ago, I made this skirt for my sweet cousin, Clara!  It is a simple gathered skirt, with a ruffle trim.  I love the pink and brown!

Saturday, I worked on a skirt using this material...

 

Sew...sew...sew!!!

This tiered skirt has lots of gathers!

Sewing the hem...

The finished skirt looks like the one I made a couple of years ago...sorry for the bad quality of the picture.  (I don't have any pictures of my new skirt!)

Hope you had a blessed start of the week!  May we keep Him first, in all we do!

Much love and many blessings!

Blogiversary

February 21, 2011 was the day I first published my blog!  Since then, I have had 42 (43 if you count this one!) posts, pictures galore, and have been tremendously blessed.  (You can find my first post here.) 

Below is a collage of some of my favorite things from this year of blogging!

Everything is there...family, sewing, gardening, kittens, birthdays, and other special things, such as blackberry cobbler!  :)

The Lord is so good...life is not always easy, but He is faithful!