Mandala Madness

I've been working on mastering Photoshop and I began making these mandalas and I can't seem to stop! They are not only fun to make, they are mesmerizing to look at! Happy meditations.

Spring Inspiration

I’ve gone back to my roots and done a lot of graphic design lately. So, I thought I would share with you some of the pallets I’m putting together. Here is a photo I took on my morning walk. I love the vibrancy of new leaves and its juxtaposition to the remnants of the last season’s dead foliage.

Whether you are looking for a spring inspired quilt pallet or yarn combinations for a crochet project, these colors are sure to inspire.

Work In Progress

Here is a really good example of how I work. I start with what I call the "T" zone (Eyes, Nose and Mouth.) Then I start to work the edges of the face working my way in to the lighter skin tones. I work the hair last. It can be the most tedious part of a portrait. It is a point I'm most likely to stall because I know it is going to be hours of building up color and those sharp pencil movements that make hair look like - well - hair.

A Mother's Day Freebie

Nothing says Mother’s Day like a handmade gift. Here is a free gift tag printable for you to add to whatever you are giving your mom this year!

Show Me Your Granny!

Square, that is. I love a good old fashion granny square. From these rather somber colors to eye popping neon, there seems to be an endless creative well of ideas. Got a granny you would like to show off? Send me your granny and I’ll post it for all to see. Send your photo to: l.panfil@roadrunner.com

Granny Square Pattern
With A, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 12 dc and 4 ch-2 sps. Fasten off A.
Rnd 2: Join B with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off B.
Rnd 3: Join C with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off C.

Rain

Although rainy skies can be quite gloomy its gifts are too beautiful to ignore.