Posted in crochet, family, food, thrifting, tagged coffee, crochet purse, thrift store finds, winter fun on January 22, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Yesterday morning we had a very brief “snow storm” in other words we had flurries for about an hour or two. I have to say it was so pretty. Big fat white snowflakes. They melted almost instantly, but were lovely nonetheless.
I love this cardinal. He and the Mrs. have been with us for a long [...]
Posted in project improv, tagged project improv, modern quilting on January 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I played around with some left over fabrics from my last quilt project.
My color assignment for Project Improv is pink and orange. I started with the Joel Dewberry aviary fabric and the little piece of the Amy Butler wave fabric. I added each piece free form working my way out. As I [...]
Posted in baby gifts, quilts 09, tagged baby quilt, sewing for baby, vintage sheets on January 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Another little baby quilt done!
I have a friend who was expecting her 2nd grandchild, first girl on January 6th. She is very thrifty and very frugal and for some reason I just felt like this type quilt would suit her and her new grandbaby very well.
I used an assortment of my favorite vintage [...]
Posted in quilts 09, tagged project improv, quilting for children, sara's quilt on January 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Well, hello there!
I have no explanation for why I have been gone so long. Call it what you may, I guess starting a new job, ending an old job, mixed in with the Holidays.. I guess I just got a bit overwhelmed.
I am thankful the month of December is behind me. [...]
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