So today I was at the dump and set aside in the store/salvage area I happened to find 5 garbage bags of prepared white wool roving ready to spin, a few bags of mixed, dyed bits of fiber, a full washed fleece and another bag of locks. I couldn't even believe by eyes, and I even made my wonderful trusting friend that was with me take a whiff all the while asking her "does it smell like sheep? Does it?" The date on the washed fleece says it is from 1997. I am not sure how old the rest of it is but it appears to be in good shape. Is there a way to tell if it is still "good" and is there an expiration date on something like this? I hope not because I feel like today was one of those truly lucky, random, blessed days! Thanks all!

Hi Everyone! So I made all of my coworkers gifts this year- actually I made the gifts and need to pick out which girl to give them to, so maybe you guys could help me out with a few opinions? The dragonfly bracelet, fairy earrings, stitch markers, and the square glass bracelet are all ready chosen for specific people, but which other ones do you think are the best? I would LOVE some help here! Thanks everyone!

stitch markers


fresh water pearls and amethyst earrings


Jasper, wood, and marcasite/glass earrings


glass and marcasite pendant, marcasite earrings and marcasite/amethyst earrings


millefiore earrings


Bracelets- glass, freshwater pearl, jasper, millefiore, amethyst
 

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

My pet tarantula recently passed away. I have always said that I wanted to encase her in resin when she did pass. DOes anyone have any idea how to go about this? What sort of resin should I use? Does she need to be dried? How do I do this??! Any help would be appreciated! Hope this is taken in the right way- I really did love her, but I want to appreciate her from a scientific standpoint too (I would never stuff a dog/cat etc. so don't worry!)
Thanks!

So I found this beautiful, albeit HUGE dress at my favorite old lady thrift store and saw the potential, so I lopped off the top, sewed a casing, added a little draw string and viola- skirt that reminds me of frida. I also made these sweet wrap pants that are all the rage. They are super fat in the leg, but very comfy! Thanks for checking 'em out!

So I have been dying to make one of these lately. I do a small container herb garden every year, and this year I thought I would use it to invite some of the "little people" in. So without further ado, my little fairy garden- I made it in a large metal wash tub, almost all of the plants are edible herbs except for three, I made the house out of a hallow tube of bark covered in old mushrooms (window box), the fence is woven willow branches, and everything else is thrifted. For scale my fairy is about 4 inches tall. Enjoy!

Here is my brandy-new apron I made from this cute fabric off of e-bay. Sorry bout the close-up pic- it's upside down and I'm a huge dork, I know! Anyway, hope you like it!
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The whole she-bang!

Well, for those of you who remember this post: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=185169.0
I ended up making THIS and wearing it to the wedding! Same pattern as the other one, but different fabric, added bias tape, and a pretty matching button from my stash. I LOVE this pattern! Hope you like, and thanks for looking! Ciao!

Button:

Fabric:

And the whole shebang!

Ok, so I have NO idea where I got these but I've had them for like 10 years. What the heck can I do with these little beauties? Any thoughts?
Thanks, y'all!

So I've made my share of placemat purses, so now I made placemat curtains! Ok, no great feat... I just bought these three rad placemats at target for like 4 buck each, slit open each end a little, and inserted a curtain rod between the back and front. VIOLA! Instant valance for 12 bucks and all in less than 2 minutes! Just thought it was a cool idea to pass on! Ciao.

I actually made an item of clothing. That fits. That I may ACTUALLY wear! HOORAY! So I am 6 feet tall, not thin (read size 14) and am a bit muscle-ey due to my job as a slave (read landscaper) so needless to say dresses that fit, flatter and don't make me look like a drag queen are few and far between. I have been holding on to new look 6557 for a while and here are the results (With a few minor modifications)! Thanks for looking. Oh, and I want to make another one in the second fabric for a wedding I am going to this weekend. Ciao!

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