[Diana in Wisconsin]

[Qiviut]

Major project in progress .... a knit lace baby blanket! First time I’ve done something so large & with this technique. I’ll post some pics later this weekend - headed out for a bit of “lake vacation” at noon today. Happy 4th to all!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I have been working on making these beaded bookmarks, for two reasons: one, to use up my bead stash (so I can buy more) and two, to donate them to my Library, as we're building a new one and they can sell these as a fundraiser. I am using a waxed linen cording that's been holding up well. I will admit to keeping a few really pretty ones for my own use, but I've made close to 50 of these so far. It keeps me out of the bars, LOL!

You lay them across the spine of your open book, then close it up to mark your place. I had a picture of one of these IN A book, but I can't find it right now. Sorry!

Also - the vast majority of the beads and spacers have come from buying big bags of junk jewelry at my local Thrift Shop. I just take the jewelry apart and keep the beads that will work best for this project and earrings and bracelets. It's a huge Treasure Hunt that I find very rewarding. I love recycling stuff. :)