Crafty May.. ORTs

Hola dear friends, how's everyone doing

My crafting mojo has been on an all time high last month. 

Beading: It all started with making a birthday gift for one of Vs friends. Seeing all the beauties triggered something and there was no stopping me

 

This is a pretty baby pink crystal necklace for which V called dibs even before it was finished. I bought the center portion from Michael's when I went to the US in 2016

 

Another multi color crystal one, for which V called dibs again

This is a turquoise beads necklace. Bought the turquoise beads from Michael's 

Tried a new pattern with this one and love the way this turned out

A multicolor crystal necklace. This is a gift for one of Vs friends

A maroon crystal bracelet and earring set. This also was a gift for Vs friend. Whoaa am impressed with myself 😊

Project Amma

The complete view taken before changing the QSnap

Here's the progress since changing. ORTS from last month's progress on the right

I started using my floor stand actively now. I am much more comfortable using this now than I used to be earlier. Except for the fact that I have to keep taking out the QSnap from the stand each time I start or finish a line, this is much easier. Also, big relief for my wrist and neck

That's the update from me today dear friends. Till next time.. take care.. be happy.. Keep Stitching.. Au Revoir

TUSAL & some Beading

Dear friends, we continue working from home.. online school continues.. we continue to order our groceries online.. and so life goes on

 I have been making some necklaces and my stash, which was quite huge I should admit, has reduced considerably

Here's a picture of some of  the necklaces that I made recently

During the last month, I have been able to stitch for about an hour atleast 2-3 days a week on my mandala lotus

Here's the progress. I love the colours and can't wait for it to finish. ORTS from the progress are on the right

So, dear friends, that's my story tonight. Till next time.. stay safe.. take care.. be happy.. keep stitching.. Au Revoir

2019 - A Crafty Review

Yet another year just whizzed by in the blink of an eye!! So here's a crafty review of the past year

Reading:
Here's a snapshot from Good reads of all the books I read

My favorite of these are:
The Help by Kathreen Stockett
Precious Time by Erica James
You are the Best wife by Ajay K Pandey

Baking:

Complete List with Recipe links:
Oatmeal Peanut butter chip cookies - Recipe from HBG group
Nutella Brownie with lemon buttercream - http://www.morphyandme.com/nutella-brownies-eggless-recipe
Avocado brownie - Google
Gulab jamun cookies - https://www.morphyandme.com/3-ingredient-gulab-jamun-cookies-recipe
Lavender cake with lemon drizzle - https://www.peacefuldumpling.com/recipe/vegan-lavender-cake-lemon-drizzle
Cinnamon muffin with cinnamon chips - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homebakersguild/permalink/2016950071680483/
Brookies with sweet cherry chip - http://www.naivecookcooks.com/brookies-soft-chewy-brownie-cookies/
Baklava - https://www.fifteenspatulas.com/baklava/
Peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip bars - https://pin.it/wtykun2qhpnnbm
Choco cranberry cookies - http://www.naivecookcooks.com/easy-cranberry-cookie-recipe/
Gingery brownie crinkle cookies - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020655-gingery-brownie-crinkle-cookies

Stitching:
The Summer Iris by Blackbird designs was the only finish of the year

My current WIP is the below pattern

This is a free pattern from Pinterest

Here's wishing all my dear crafting friends a very very Happy, Prosperous and Peaceful 2020!!

Till next time.. Take care.. Be happy.. Keep Crafting.. Au Revoir