Here is a recap of our work this month.
Fabric Fascination
I appreciate your sharing your work, and this challenge. It is always interesting to see what everyone has been working on. Congratulations to all of us!
Let's Get Busy,
A Craft Dabbler's Journey
Monday, February 28, 2011
February Round Up
Congrats, we've made it through month two!
Here is a recap of our work this month.
Here is a recap of our work this month.
Project Quilting Entries Are Up and Ready for Your Vote!
The Hardware Store Challenge is up on KimsCraftyApple Blog.
As a sponsor of this event, I try not to be biased, but I have to say that I love Kim's entry this week. She is not eligible for the prizes, so she enters her challenge piece just for fun.
Be sure to check out the amazing variety of entries and cast your vote.
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| How Does Your Garden Grow by KimsCraftyApple |
As a sponsor of this event, I try not to be biased, but I have to say that I love Kim's entry this week. She is not eligible for the prizes, so she enters her challenge piece just for fun.
Be sure to check out the amazing variety of entries and cast your vote.
Happy Sewing ♥
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
It is a Winter Wonderland....Again
I don't remember a winter so cold, and with as much snow, in a really long time. Decades maybe. It will make Spring this year all the more welcome.
We had another 12 inches fall yesterday. My husband will be snowblowing a good part of the morning.
A good day to stay inside and sew.
We had another 12 inches fall yesterday. My husband will be snowblowing a good part of the morning.
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| The view out my kitchen window this morning |
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| I have to admit that it is lovely |
Happy Sewing ♥
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
52 Week Challenge - Week 8
Week 8, hooray!
I finished a set of batik placemats this week. My daughter says they look Asian. I was thinking of naming them Serenity, because I can always use more of that.
We had another busy weekend with family visiting. One night, we all went roller skating. From the youngest to the oldest, we all enjoyed ourselves. I will admit that it took a couple of minutes for me to get my body into a comfortable roller skating groove, but then gliding around the rink was lots of fun.
What have you been up to this week?
I finished a set of batik placemats this week. My daughter says they look Asian. I was thinking of naming them Serenity, because I can always use more of that.
We had another busy weekend with family visiting. One night, we all went roller skating. From the youngest to the oldest, we all enjoyed ourselves. I will admit that it took a couple of minutes for me to get my body into a comfortable roller skating groove, but then gliding around the rink was lots of fun.
What have you been up to this week?
Let's get busy,
Monday, February 21, 2011
More Camelot Fabrics
These are in the Red Colorway. Such exquisite depth to these fabrics.
They are available in my shop by the yard, or in a three piece bundle.
Happy Sewing ♥
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Project Quilting Week 3
Project Quilting, hosted by KimsCraftyApple has been going strong, with many wonderful entries each challenge. Congrats to this week's winner - Dashasel, for her unique valentine baby bumper.
Kim herself has been busy quilting in preparation for a new addition to their family. She recently made these blocks using a layer cake of dill blossom fabric she purchased from my shop.
Isn't the combination of fabrics unexpected and fun!
Kim also makes fabulous art pieces like the owl wall quilt pictured below.
If you aren't already following her blog, you can check it out here.
If you aren't already following her blog, you can check it out here.
Happy Sewing ♥
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Treasury Time!
Gorgeous springtime color is bursting from these treasuries. Clicking on a picture will take you directly to the shop to get more detail about an item.
Happy Sewing ♥
Friday, February 18, 2011
New Fabrics - Camelot and Anthology Story Strips
This week brought some beautiful new fabrics to my shop. Both sets have lots of depth and rich color. The first set is from Jason Yenter's latest line Camelot.
The second group of gorgeous batiks are from Anthology. I have six different collections of their story strips. This one is called Soup to Nuts.
With Spring just around the corner, it seems fitting to have some bright fabrics to play with.
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| (More from this collection coming soon) |
Happy Sewing ♥
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
52 Week Challenge - Week 7
I made this little Ipod touch case for my granddaughter using fabric she designed plus some kona cotton.
This is how it happened. Several weeks ago, my granddaughter (she is eleven) drew her design with colored markers. I sent it to Spoonflower, where they printed an 8" swatch and mailed it back. Today, I cut up the swatch, appliqued it to a kona background, and then did tiny free motion quilting mimicking parts of her heart design.
The basic pattern is from a tutorial by Sew Momma Sew. I changed it up a bit by adding quilting, applique, and substituting rickrack for the elastic band.
I have a set of batik place mats in the works, as well as a knitted scarf, but this is the only project I totally finished this week. Crafting time was shortened as we had the joy of babysitting our youngest grand over the weekend (usually my main block of time to sew) while her parents went to NYC to celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary. My daughter is travel bargain hunter extraordinaire. She arranged for a penthouse apartment complete with sun deck, a show - Million Dollar Quartet (which they loved), dinner at a nice restaurant, and brunch the next day, all for a very reasonable cost. I keep telling her she should go into the travel business.
Judy Nolan has done another wonderful write up about some 52 week participants. Thank you Judy!
Can't wait to see what you have been up to this week.
P.S. - If you are new to this challenge, read more about it here, and then jump right in.
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| Just right for a tween girly girl |
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| I tried to reflect her design in the quilting. |
The basic pattern is from a tutorial by Sew Momma Sew. I changed it up a bit by adding quilting, applique, and substituting rickrack for the elastic band.
I have a set of batik place mats in the works, as well as a knitted scarf, but this is the only project I totally finished this week. Crafting time was shortened as we had the joy of babysitting our youngest grand over the weekend (usually my main block of time to sew) while her parents went to NYC to celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary. My daughter is travel bargain hunter extraordinaire. She arranged for a penthouse apartment complete with sun deck, a show - Million Dollar Quartet (which they loved), dinner at a nice restaurant, and brunch the next day, all for a very reasonable cost. I keep telling her she should go into the travel business.
Judy Nolan has done another wonderful write up about some 52 week participants. Thank you Judy!
Can't wait to see what you have been up to this week.
Lets Get Busy!
P.S. - If you are new to this challenge, read more about it here, and then jump right in.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Vote for Your Favorite Project Quilting Entry
Project Quilting challenge 3 is up on KimsCraftyApple blog.
The theme is "Be My Valentine." There are 22 wonderful entries, which makes it very hard to vote for just one. Prizes will be given for the entry which wins the popular vote, and for the entry which garners the most points from the judges.
Plus YOU could win this marvelous perpetual calendar by The County Fair, by voting and leaving a comment on Kim's blog.
You have until 7 p.m. Friday the 18th of February to cast your vote and get in on the giveaway.
The theme is "Be My Valentine." There are 22 wonderful entries, which makes it very hard to vote for just one. Prizes will be given for the entry which wins the popular vote, and for the entry which garners the most points from the judges.
Plus YOU could win this marvelous perpetual calendar by The County Fair, by voting and leaving a comment on Kim's blog.
Happy Sewing ♥
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Valentine's Sale
Two days only, February 13 and 14, I am having a Valentine's Sale in both my Quilt shop and my Fabric Shop.You can see all the items on sale by checking out the sidebar links "You Can Find Me."
Saturday, February 12, 2011
FREE SHIPPING Coupon
IF your order (before shipping price is added) is $40 or more, AND you are shipping to an address in the United States, use coupon code FREESHIPPING and all shipping charges ill be deleted from your total purchase price.
Nice and Easy!
Happy Sewing ♥
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
52 Week Challenge - Week 6
I finally finished getting all the 2010 invoices into Quickbooks. Whoohoo!
Resolved - in 2011, I will keep up with the bookkeeping on a weekly basis because, as the saying goes, "it is easier to keep up than to catch up."
The other saying that kept me on task when I got bogged down was, "the best way to get the job done, is to start it." Plus the fact that if I didn't get it done, there wouldn't be anything to show you this week.
So how is everyone doing this week? I am looking forward to hearing about (and seeing) your finished projects.
P.S. Please don't forget to click and comment on each others creations too. Meaghan Makes is having a neat Giveaway on her blog. And Judy Nolan has done another wonderful post introducing more 52 Week participants and their shops.
P.P.S. - If you are new to this challenge, jump right in. Whether you post once, or every week, we are glad to have you.
This was one of those projects where the finish line was everything, and the process was no fun at all. Still it was a necessary (albeit boring) step in preparing to do our yearly taxes, so I pressed on.
Resolved - in 2011, I will keep up with the bookkeeping on a weekly basis because, as the saying goes, "it is easier to keep up than to catch up."
The other saying that kept me on task when I got bogged down was, "the best way to get the job done, is to start it." Plus the fact that if I didn't get it done, there wouldn't be anything to show you this week.
So how is everyone doing this week? I am looking forward to hearing about (and seeing) your finished projects.
Let's get busy,
P.S. Please don't forget to click and comment on each others creations too. Meaghan Makes is having a neat Giveaway on her blog. And Judy Nolan has done another wonderful post introducing more 52 Week participants and their shops.
P.P.S. - If you are new to this challenge, jump right in. Whether you post once, or every week, we are glad to have you.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Treasuries are Like a Quilt
Treasuries are great! They are fun to look at as an art form, almost like a quilt in their 4 x 4 square format . Plus, they provide easy shopping links to all kinds of shops. Here are a few my fabric has been featured in lately:
Monday, February 7, 2011
A New Line of Fabric is in Town! (well, almost)
I am excited to announce that batiks from Anthology Fabrics will soon be arriving in my shop. We'll start with these 2 1/2" story strips, and then add some of their other batiks by the bolt. Color like this is sure to inspire some gorgeous quilts.
Here is an example of a quilt made with them:
I can't wait to meet these fabrics!
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| Coffee Story Strips |
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| Tropicana Story Strips |
Happy Sewing ♥
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Skins for Your Sewing Machine
Have you seen these?
You can design your own skin for your sewing machine by uploading a picture of a quilt you've made, your pet, your favorite vacation spot, or anything else you fancy. What a great idea! You can check them out here.
Makes me wish I had a Bernina.
Happy Sewing ♥
Friday, February 4, 2011
Recycled Paper Clips, Buttons, and Paper Scraps
It is a good feeling to use the things already on hand for crafting. After all, isn't that how quilts came to be - women using recycled clothing and other fabric scraps to make something beautiful and functional at the same time.
This idea evolved when I needed a way to attach together my business card and other small items included in outgoing packages. With a drawer full of paper scraps, a can of buttons, and lots of extra paperclips on hand, here's what I came up with.
To make them, you will need the items mentioned in the previous paragraph, some glue, and a small flower paper punch. A cotton swab works well as a glue applicator, and wax paper is handy as a non stick work surface.
Lay out your paper flowers, wrong side up, on the sheet of waxed paper. Dip the clips (single side, not the double side used to insert paper) into a puddle of glue, and then lay on top of flower. Let dry.
Flip flower over and use cotton swab to apply glue to button.
Attach to front of flower and let dry. Voila!
Cute and functional at the same time.
This idea evolved when I needed a way to attach together my business card and other small items included in outgoing packages. With a drawer full of paper scraps, a can of buttons, and lots of extra paperclips on hand, here's what I came up with.
To make them, you will need the items mentioned in the previous paragraph, some glue, and a small flower paper punch. A cotton swab works well as a glue applicator, and wax paper is handy as a non stick work surface.
Lay out your paper flowers, wrong side up, on the sheet of waxed paper. Dip the clips (single side, not the double side used to insert paper) into a puddle of glue, and then lay on top of flower. Let dry.
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| My granddaughter was my hand model |
Cute and functional at the same time.
Happy Crafting ♥
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