Mug Cozies and "Hornet Pride"

This post is about mug cozies, but I'd like to veer off topic for a bit.

Our local school district voted to close our small community high school last week.  Our town is fighting back by opening a Charter school.  We've had it in the works for over a year getting all the pieces in order and getting the charter approved.

We're now in the phase of getting everything finalized and ready to open the doors for the first day of school this fall.  This takes start-up money until we can start billin the district.

Our school mascot is the "Hyndman Hornet" and our colors are orange and black.

Therefore, this first mug cozy is names "Hornet Pride".  50% of every sale of the "Hornet Pride" mug cozy in my etsy shop will go to the "Hope for Hyndman Charter School".

Click HERE to go directly to that item listing.

"Hornet Pride"

Now for the other information about these cozies.  I found the free pattern at http://www.crafty-anna.blogspot.com/.  They are so fun to make!

"Cherry Chip"

"Camo"

"Marakesh"

"Monet"

"Candy"

"Banana Berry"

"Bikini"

These can all be found under the "Cozies" section of my shop.

Thanks so much for your support!!

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Hornet Leg Warmers

Kaylee wanted a pair of leg warmers to wear when she has basketball instead of having to pull a pair of sweatpants over top her shorts.  As she put it, "It feels like I'm wearing a diaper!".

Our team is the Hyndman Hornets and the colors are Orange and Black.

You can find the pattern I used HERE.

(note:  this pattern is for size 9-11)

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"Hornet Pride" Quilt

I has been a long time since I have posted a crafty project. This summer I've worked on shawls and quilting a butterfly quilt. I've put that on hold for the time being.

Earlier this summer I put together this "Hornet Pride" quilt. Our town's school colors are Orange and Black and we're the Hornets.

Here's a picture of the top. Un-quilted.

I used quilt blocks from a Black & White Block Exchange. I have enough left for another quilt. I'm thinking that one might be Red, White & Black.

My goal is to have this quilt completed by the end of September. I hand-quilt so hopefully I'll make my goal. I have two of the blocks quilted so far.

Wish me luck!