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Current Projects – July 2014

Finished 2014 Quilt Projects Disappearing Pinwheel: Finished 5/30/2014 Fabric of the Year 2012: Finished 4/24/2014 Flower Sugar Hexagon: Finished 7/1/2014 Fresh Fruit: Finished May 3/3/2014 Infinity Quilt: Finished 3/3/2014 Scrapitude Carnivale: Finished 6/3/2014 Spiderweb: Finished 2/22/2014 WHEW! Star Sampler: Finished 7/3/2014 Finished 2014 non-Quilt Projects Amanda Jane Cafe Aprons – finished 6/14-15/2014 Christmas List Pillowcases … Continue reading “Current Projects – July 2014”

Current Projects – June 2014

Six quilts finished this year already! Not the same as last year, but respectable. As I look at these lists, I can hardly believe that some of the projects, which I now think of as old, were not even on the first list I made. Crazy. Finished 2014 Quilt Projects Disappearing Pinwheel: Finished May 30, … Continue reading “Current Projects – June 2014”

Current Projects – May 2014

Last month I said that I wasn’t sure I would finish as many quilts in 2014 as I did in 2013. Famous last words. I finished two quilt this month! I am still reminding myself that it is about the process and also about what I am learning, and sharing with you. Finished 2014 Quilt … Continue reading “Current Projects – May 2014”

And So It Begins…FOTY 2013

Some theatre we visit occasionally has a “First Look” feature. It is one of the half hour’s worth of ads that plays before the movie actually starts! This is your first look at Fabric of the Year 2013. I want to stress FIRST look. I have a long way to go to get this quilt … Continue reading “And So It Begins…FOTY 2013”

Book Review: 1000 Beads

Showcase 1000 Beads by Ray Hemachandra This is another inspiration book by Lark Crafts, which they sent me to review. Thanks, Lark! The cover grabbed my attention right away with the turquoise and silver bead sporting a beautiful spiral running in silver through the turquoise (Aqua Spiral Enameled bead by Lynne Glazzard, pg. 13). More … Continue reading “Book Review: 1000 Beads”

Current Projects – April 2014

I am not sure I will finish as many quilts in 2014 as I did in 2013, but I am pleased with the progress I am making. I have to remind myself that it is about the process and what I am learning and sharing with you. You never know. There are a lot of … Continue reading “Current Projects – April 2014”

Book Review: Flip Dolls & Other Toys

Flip Dolls & Other Toys That Zip, Stack, Hide, Grab & Go by Laura Wilson The toys in this book are really imaginative. Making some or all of them would really add some fun to the creative toy box of a child in your life. This is one of the books that I gave away … Continue reading “Book Review: Flip Dolls & Other Toys”

Pretties

Recently I bought some stuff. Quiltmaking stuff, of course. Pink Chalk had a special on these Indian Summer by Jenelle Clark solid grouping and they were kind enough to cut half yards for me. I will use the blues and greens for the Tale of Two Cities piece, but I do like looking at the … Continue reading “Pretties”

Current Projects – March 2014

A nice finish, though not one that made as much impact as the Attack of the Hexies. Finished 2014 Quilt Projects Infinity Quilt: Finished 3/3/2014 Spiderweb: Finished 2/22/2014 WHEW! Finished 2014 non-Quilt Projects Scrap Lab Backpack – finished 3/16/2014 Tea Towel pillow – finished 1/1/2014 Still WIPs Aqua-Red Sampler – Frances and I started up … Continue reading “Current Projects – March 2014”

Current Projects-February 2014 (26 Projects)

I still really only have two “really old” UFOs left on my list – the Pointillist Palette and the Tarts Come to Tea. The others are old, but they have a different feel to me. I may be kidding myself, but that is what is in my head right now. I am still kind of … Continue reading “Current Projects-February 2014 (26 Projects)”

Book Review: Stuffed Animals

Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction by Abigail Patner Glassenberg When I received this book from Lark, I didn’t realize it was by the same author who wrote The Artful Bird Feathered Friends to Make and Sew, a book Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood featured on a podcast, and a book that included a flamingo I adored. This … Continue reading “Book Review: Stuffed Animals”

Book Review: Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories

Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories: A Crafter’s Guide to Fashioning Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More by Lisa Bluhm I received two more jewelry books to review last week. Again, Lark was so great about supporting the Boxing Day Sew-in that I just can’t say no to reviewing this book. This book has a very appealing … Continue reading “Book Review: Simple Soldered Jewelry & Accessories”

Current Projects – January Update (26 Projects)

I told you I was going to change this post to reflect the progress that I have made on the 26 Projects List. I really only have two “really old” UFOs left on my list – the Pointillist Palette and the Tarts Come to Tea. The others are old, but they have a different feel … Continue reading “Current Projects – January Update (26 Projects)”

First Finish of 2014

A few years ago, TFQ gave me a tea towel which I thought was too pretty to cover with kitchen yuck. i really liked the motifs, which echo,in shape, if not color, the Tarts Come to Tea. It hung over the door of the fabric closet for quite awhile. The door of the fabric closet … Continue reading “First Finish of 2014”

2013 Year in Review

Good-bye 2013! I can’t really believe it is the last day of year already. Soon, I’ll have to go back to work and real life. In the meantime, here I am again telling you all about my accomplishments. Here are the finishes: Quilts Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 Stepping Stones: … Continue reading “2013 Year in Review”