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So I’ve gotten myself in trouble again. I’ve done so well, REALLY! It’s been AGES since I bought fabric, for myself. Yes, I bought the jacket pattern a few weeks ago and I felt really good about it because I had the restraint to wait to buy fabric until I was free to work on…
Well, I’ve been a busy bee, but I haven’t been blogging so you’ll get an eye-full today! If you’ve been following me on facebook, you have seen some of this, but there is some new info too so I hope you’ll enjoy reading too. I am finishing up my last (non-family) wedding and it has…
It has been a LOOoonng time since I made a garment for myself. In the shuffle of weddings and quilting and family and work life, it was just not an option. BUT, since I’m oh-so-close to being out of “sewing debt,” as I’ve come to call it (crossing those last few items off my “must-do” list…
In all the years I’ve been sewing bridal and other garments, I’ve had yet to master the installation of a zipper into a lined garment where the lining was sewn to the zipper by machine. I’m not sure why this was such a difficult thing to sink into my sewing brain, but alas – I…
Well, Tyler’s quilt is hot off the machine! The project countdown to Etsy is getting shorter and shorter!! But I won’t cross this one off yet…I still have to get it quilted and apply the binding. But we’re very close. While I’m waiting for the quilter to do her magic, I’ll work on Cathy’s skirts. With a…
I used to work at a Quilt Shop here in town and my boss there made me this wonderful table runner. Now, it’s not COMPLETELY my decorating style, but I do love stars and I really appreciated the gift. When my son was born and consequently started pulling himself up on the furniture, we were…
If you’ve been around the handmade community for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard about Etsy (You can visit my shop here). However, a little over a year ago, I opened up a second shop at 1000 Markets, a newer online storefront based on communities with similar products/interests/locale. For instance, I am a member of the…
Is this not the most adorable thing? I know Owls and woodland creatures are popular right now, and I’ve fallen for them hook, line and sinker! If you click on the picture above, you can download the pattern instructions for free – I know I plan to make at least one for one of my…
Here it is, minus the last five rows and the border! The last five rows are sewn, I just wasn’t able to attach them because my favorite toddler woke up from his nap. 🙂 Quilts are tricky because I’m tempted to feel like I’m almost done with this project, but we still have a session…
I became a member of Crafter’s Choice this past June, with the obligation of purchasing 3 more books by June 2011. Well, that’s plenty of time, but what crafter can put off the fun of inspiration and new ideas?! My recently placed order came late last week and I was especially pleased with Quilts, Baby! by Linda Kopp. I rarely…