26 Projects List – November 2013 Update

I am just squeaking this update in under the wire. I almost forgot to post an update this month. Perhaps remembering is a sign I am getting back on track? I am thinking about changing the name of this post in the new year. Freshen it up a bit to reflect the progress I have … Continue reading “26 Projects List – November 2013 Update”

Review, Blog Hop & Giveaway: Sarah Ann Smith

Introduction Sarah was kind enough to ask me to participate in this blog hop. Although I did write a bag review for Purse Palooza at the request of Sara over a Sew Sweetness, I feel like this is a different kind of thing. Thus I am sticking to my guns and saying that this is … Continue reading “Review, Blog Hop & Giveaway: Sarah Ann Smith”

Book Review: The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt

This review has been on my To Do List for a long time. I know  the Farmer’s Wife project is no longer the rage in the quilt community, but I think it is an interesting book, and well worth your time. The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt: 55 Letters and the 111 Blocks they Inspired by … Continue reading “Book Review: The Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt”

26 Projects – October Update

I still have 7 projects on my WIPs list, but only 3 (4?) of them are really old. Two projects, from the “In the Quilting” stage, are ready for binding. I am still kind of in awe at how much progress I have made since I counted up my UFOs for the first time and … Continue reading “26 Projects – October Update”

Book Review: Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective

Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective by Art Jewelry Forum Thanks to Lark for sending me this book to review. This is more like a scholarly book than most of the books I have reviewed for Lark. This book sets out to distinguish why contemporary jewelry is not like the jewelry found in the local shopping mall … Continue reading “Book Review: Contemporary Jewelry in Perspective”

26 Projects – September 2013 Update

I just noticed that I have only 7 projects on my WIPs list. I have really made progress, which is a good reminder that I need to focus my efforts on not filling up the list again. I don’t mind having a couple of projects going at once, but I don’t want projects that are … Continue reading “26 Projects – September 2013 Update”

August 26 Projects List

I just noticed that I have only 8 projects on my WIPs list. EIGHT!!! I have really made progress. Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: Finished on 2/14/2013 YAY! Fabric of the Year 2011: Finished on 2/27/2013 YAY Calm: Finished on 3/14/2013 YAY! A-B-C … Continue reading “August 26 Projects List”

Book Review: Showcase 500 Art Necklaces

Showcase 500 Art Necklaces by Kathy Sheldon This is another gorgeous ‘500’ title from Lark Books. More eye candy and inspiration for all kinds of creative people. This book starts off with an introduction by the juror Chunghi Choo, a professor at the University of Iowa. The introduction is interesting, because Chunghi mentions that “…making … Continue reading “Book Review: Showcase 500 Art Necklaces”

26 Projects – July 2013 Update

I just noticed that I have only 8 projects on my WIPs list. EIGHT!!! I have really made progress. Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: Finished on 2/14/2013 YAY! Fabric of the Year 2011: Finished on 2/27/2013 YAY Calm: Finished on 3/14/2013 YAY! A-B-C … Continue reading “26 Projects – July 2013 Update”

Various & Sundry 2013 #9

Fabric and Tools Did you see the mini-tutorial that Carole wrote about building an extension table? The super clever part is that she put it up on Flickr! The Intrepid Thread has dangerous new fabric club options for you. You can grow your stash by leaps and bounds. Deanna is shedding for different reasons, but … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2013 #9”

26 Projects – June Update

I know. I didn’t post an update in May. My last update was in April. I don’t think I finished anything (as in NOTHING) in May. Sad, really. I blame it on all the travel. Yes, the travel. Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: … Continue reading “26 Projects – June Update”

The Petrillo Bag Along Week 4

This week we are finishing. You may already be done. If so YAY!!! If not, keep at it! You can do it! Me? Yes, I am mostly finished. I have a bit of hand stitching of the inside to do then I can say I really am finished. I will put up a completed project … Continue reading “The Petrillo Bag Along Week 4”

26 Projects – April Update #2

Finished 2013 Projects: Corner Store: Finished on 1/1/2013 YAY! The Garden. Finished on 1/5/2013 YAY! Stepping Stones: Finished on 2/14/2013 YAY! Fabric of the Year 2011: Finished on 2/27/2013 YAY Calm: Finished on 3/14/2013 YAY! A-B-C Challenge: Finished on 3/31/2013 YAY! Still WIPs Aqua-Red Sampler – Frances  is working diligently, though I know she feels … Continue reading “26 Projects – April Update #2”