Kyo and Yuki Battle!

These guys might be too cute to actually battle one another!

Until next time >____<

LHN Plant Your Seeds

Pattern: Plant Your Seeds by Little House Needleworks
Fabric: 28 evenweave antique white linen by M.C.G. Textiles
Threads: recommended DMC
Start: 6/28/2014

I had an urge to stitch something new so I pulled out my cross stitch stash last night. I had completely forgotten how much stash I actually had since I haven't been cross stitching as much lately, having discovered other crafts.

I ran across two designs that I wanted to stitch up so I went by HB today and bought some fabric and the threads I didn't have in my stash.

I started the design this morning. I'd forgotten how much I love stitching Little House Needleworks designs.

Until next time >____<

Summer Blueberry Cobbler

Good afternoon!  Using our summer blueberries, I made this blueberry cobbler an hour ago.  I used this recipe. It turned out quite well especially considering my previous baking disaster with blueberry cobblers.

I hope you have a lovely weekend baking, reading,  or crafting!

Until next time >____<

Asian Food Adventure: Pejoy Pocky

I found these over the weekend while I was at the World Market. This brand of Pocky is made in Thailand.

My coworkers and I agree that they are quite yummy! More chocolate flavor than the regular chocolate Pocky.

Until next time >____<

Kawaii Poptart Deux

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft autumn maize and watermelon
Hook: size H
Notions: Mill Hill white glass beads, 9mm safety eyes, and DMC 310

My last Poptart finish ~•^

Until next time >____<

Kawaii Poptart

I finally finished the stitching on this adorable Poptart.  I crocheted it earlier in May and was hoping to make it into a pouch but my zipper skills are quite poor. I carefully removed the zipper and put it to the side until today. I decided to make it into a plushie.

Pattern: none, basic sc in rows until row length/height is achieved
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft white and autumn maize
Hook: size H
Notions: Fuchsia straight bugle glass beads, 9mm safety eyes and DMC 310
Start/Finish: May 2014- 6/23/2014

I think I might add a bow button to her but I'll have to wait until I can stop by the craft shop.

Until next time >____<

Summer Solstice

Good afternoon. I hope you all are enjoying the first day of summer. I spent the morning picking blueberries and working in the yard. I managed to take the time to get some pictures of some of the flowers blooming in our yard.

Hydrangeas,  paper whites, and beautiful pink hibiscus!

Until next time >____<

Sleepy Panda

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft black and white
Hook: size H
Notions: black and pink felt
Start/Finish: 6/14 & 16-17/2014

A fun finish tonight, a kawaii panda!

Until next time >____<

Once Upon A Time June Progress

Start/Finish: 6/9-14/2014

This month's design is the Princess and the Pea. My favorite motifs were the crescent moon and the chandelier. 

I can't wait for next month's block!

Until next time >___<

Gemini Bday!

My friend Kristina and I are having a bday party together this afternoon with our friends.

Here are the gifts I got for Kristina:

She loves foxes so I got her two items from Paperchase's fox stationery/accessory line, a mug and fold away bag.

While at Mobicon, I ran across a lovely artist who creates art in a gorgeous Asian-inspired style. I ended up buying one of her prints because Kristina's house is a mixture of Egyptian and Asian themes.

I think Kristina's love of mysteries eclipses everything else so when I saw that Penquin was releasing the Nancy Drew series with new covers, I had to get the first book for Kristina to add to her collectible books.

In terms of amigurumi,  I went small. I had found a pattern for Chinese paper lanterns but never got around to making them. I decided to make one for Kristina's bday ;)

I hope she likes everything!

Until next time > _____<