I'm having a little bit of an anxiety attack right now. My chair is finished, and I'm headed out to deliver it in a few minutes. (It isn't even due until Friday, but I can't take the stress anymore.) I'm worried that it was a stupid idea, that it looks stupid, and that it will … Continue reading Adirondack Chair Art Experiment – Complete!
This month the challenge with Island Batik was to try something new. I decided to try a new quilt pattern, and used a sample block to make this cute lunch bag. I have a big project coming up, and I'm using the Folksy Fish pattern from Sarah at No Hats in the House. It is … Continue reading Try It! With Island Batik
Okay, so you all saw that I lost my mind and made tiny stuffed mice with Heather Ross, right? It gets worse. My dealer, I mean, local quilt shop got these panels in and I didn't even stop to think how silly the purchase was. I just snapped one up, and I have zero regrets. … Continue reading The Best Friends Doll House
I've been working on the digital end of my project. I'm competent at computers, but there are still things I find incredibly frustrating. Image editing software is at the top of my list. I'm using GIMP, which is a free open source image editing software. After sanding the wood I measured all of the pieces, … Continue reading Adirondack Chair Art Experiment, Part 2
Whew. I just spent the past hour in my garage learning about vintage power tools and pallet wood. I'm glad I waited until it was a blazing inferno in the garage. I don't think I posted here about my latest evil plan. My new hometown, Metuchen, NJ, is very big on supporting local artists. I … Continue reading Adirondack Chair Art Experiment Part 1, or, My Summer of Insanity
I have indulged in some selfish sewing recently. I started on Mother's Day weekend, and I've sneaked moments here and there over the next two weeks. I caught my first glimpse of this project at Quilt Market in Houston, back in October. I was THRILLED when Ivete and Andrea ordered it for the shop. I … Continue reading Trixie and Thomas
I have completed my December challenge, and y'all, look at the calendar. I have 3 days left before it is "due". It's a Christmas miracle! Scrolling through Instagram, I noticed that Moss and Lotus was hosting another Tomte Stitch Along this year. I was so happy, because last year I bought the pattern, but never … Continue reading Whimsical and Wonky with Island Batik
Have you seen the North Pole fabric collection by Stacey Iest Hsu for Moda? It is so cute. Gotham had it in stock for months before I finally managed to come up with a reason to use a jelly roll. I really tried to resist. Seriously, but they are so darn adorable. They don't have … Continue reading Jelly Roll Rug – Christmas Tree Skirt
I have a friend who asked me to repair an old quilt for them. Quilt restoration isn't my favorite kind of project, but I really like my friend, so I agreed, and the quilt was dropped off. Oh, boy. It was a commercially made quilt, you know, the ones that are made in China. Hand … Continue reading Damaged Quilt Restoration
The Divided Double Zip Pouch pattern from Sew Lux Fabrics is excellent. I decided to finish it off - it has been waiting patiently on my shelf long enough. It is going to be the perfect take-along pouch to hold my next EPP project. I wasn't in love with the lawn mini charm pack it … Continue reading Divided Double Zip Pouch with Adorn-it Fabrics
