I gave in....I kept seeing these everywhere and loved them and now I've been making piles of them.Fabric Cuffs.I love making them and wearing them and piling them up in boxes and on the counter.They're addicting.I've made stacks and stacks of them for Swiss Days. I hope people like them as much as I do. Or else we'll have some revolutionary new handmade Christmas tree ornaments.) ... View the Post
Blog Silence
Elizabeth and I have both had a very busy summer. And while it has been full of adventure it has left us little time for leisure and crafting. Fortunately, however, some of our experiences have provided us with opportunities to gain insights and ideas for new projects.One of my favorite stops this summer was in Mexico. There we shopped open markets and came home with lots of fun treasures. I think that my favorite purchase was a $3 Virgin Mary iconic wooden beaded bracelet.Traveling around I ... View the Post
A Summer Project
(a KSL picture, not mine...I didn't think you wanted to see the inside of my messy garage...)I am in desperate need of a permanent place to sew....and I found one! I currently have a desk set up in the master bedroom but it's always a mess (a creative mess, with half-done projects) and has been in the way.Well, as I am known to do, I have been searching on KSL for a computer armoire that would hold my sewing machine and all other sewing stuff and just close the doors when I am done.Ta dah! I ... View the Post
Provo’s Farmer’s Market Week 2
Here are a few photos from Provo's Farmer's Market on Saturday. It was such a nice day---sunny, and bright and warm. Mix that great weather with all the yummy smells from the food vendors and all the fun things to look at and it made for a most enjoyable morning.Oh and speaking of food, I got a chance to sample some of the goodness this week---everything from waffles to Hungarian scones to my favorite of the day, a fresh squeezed ginger lemonade. Oh so good! Highly recommendable.Unfortunately we ... View the Post
Getting Ready for Swiss Days
What do 151 small tote bags all cut and ready to be sewn look like? Something like this. When I think of the numbers it seems a little overwhelming but I must confess---I love seeing all that fabric so nice and neat waiting for me and my sewing machine.Wish me luck! Swiss Days is coming up fast! ... View the Post
Gracie’s Birthday Skirt
I tried my hand at skirt making the other day for Gracie's birthday. It was surprising simple and I was happy with the results! ... View the Post
