March 24, 2026

Ain't That A Kick In The Pants?...

Brynwood Swarovski Crystal Brooch In Progress


This is an example of poor guesstimating. As you can see, I have half of this brooch to finish, and the last of my crystals are on my velvet bead board. I admit, my optimism had me convinced that I had plenty of crystals to do the whole brooch. Sadly, I was wrong - and I was on a roll, too! I didn't have nearly enough to finish. 

Internet to the rescue! Iimmediately went online and placed an order for what I need (and more). It should be here by the 29th at the latest. 

In the meantime, I'll set up a couple ladybugs, and maybe another heart to work on while I wait. 

I'm working today, but hope to show you which other brooches I'll have set up to work on later this week. See you tomorrow.


March 23, 2026

One To Go...

Brynwood Baby - WIP Baptism Brooches 

I checked my blog this morning to find the post I wrote for today had disappeared! So, here we go again.  

I completed stitching these two small hearts over the weekend. One is done in aurora borealis seed beads, and the other in ecru pearl seed beads. I'll begin the third one today in Swarovski crystal beads.

We have a dinner date with Grandson and his parents today, so we'll see how far I get before we have to leave.

It's going to be another busy week. Dinner with classmates, hair appointment, work, and an eye appointment. Handsome has things on his calendar, too, so we'll see how this "one vehicle program" works. I'll keep you posted!

The sun is shining. I'll be needle dancing. Life is good. I hope you have a great week!

March 22, 2026