“Nobody starts out a perfect quilter.” ― Sandra Dallas When my oldest was a baby and I had quit my teaching job, I needed something to do. Then one Sunday I saw a beautiful baby quilt at church that one of the older ladies in my neighborhood had made, so I asked her to show me how to make one. It was my first taste of sewing again and my very first taste of quilting.... I have done a few simple strip-quilts over the years, but found myself more drawn to sewing apparel. But late last ... View the Post
Sew Red
A few weeks ago we were contacted about receiving and reviewing a copy of the new book Sew Red. Sew Red is the first sewing and quilting book to put a stylish twist on raising awareness about heart disease in women. We actually received the book and looked through its beautiful pictures on the way to the sewing and stitchery expo in Seattle and were so impressed with all the projects from sewing celebrities such as Amy Butler, Tula Pink, Anna Maria Horner, and Vanessa from V and Co. But the ... View the Post
Where We Are, And What We Are Doing…
Hello. Today we have a few random, unrelated items to share with you. #1. Today we are over at Whatever Dee Dee Wants sharing some of our favorite spring projects. Like this little beauty: Just kidding. I mean sure, this is/was a real post (and you can read about this epic craft failHERE and see more scary photos) but those aren't the kind we are sharing. Instead we have 7 different projects---some sewing, some crafting, and some painting---that are perfect for spring. And don't involve ... View the Post
And the “Ugly Duckling” Pattern winner is….
Alright, alright. Here's the deal on this Monday morning....liZ and I can NOT decide which pattern is the winner of the first (but definitely not last) Ugly Pattern Challenge. So, we are now asking you to decide. We finally narrowed it down to five and through all of our fits of laughter we can't come up with a winner. You take a look and then vote at the poll at the bottom of the post. WE HAVE TO CROWN THE ULTIMATE UGLY PATTERN WINNER!#1--Carmencita B's 80's Angles#2--Karamiel's Pocket ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: Life doesn’t have to be perfect
"Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful."-Annette FunicelloWhen I first started teaching I handmade a little sign that said "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful." and hung it in my classroom. I thought it was fitting since I was teaching in a lock down school where many of the students were fighting addictions or abusive pasts.Later I hung the same sign in my classroom at a junior high where I taught special education. Again I thought it was fitting.Today that little sign ... View the Post
You Can’t Judge a Pattern By Its Cover: LiEr from ikat bag
Today's guest has become a fast friend and we love her and her style! It is LiEr from ikat bag and we are so excited that she is here. We sent here a doozy of an 80's pattern and she came up with something shoulder-pad less, modern and darling.She took this 80's look (which are a dime a dozen at thrift stores).... and created this for her little girl's birthday.Here's LiEr..... I figured that if I made a costume, someone would be sure to want to wear it - something I can't guarantee with a ... View the Post
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