I have to admit – I missed seeing my girls on Santa’s lap this year. We had planned to go last Sunday – but Capri had the stomach flu. This morning, while I was a seller at the Holiday Craftacular, Papa and Grandma and Grandpa took them to the Legion in Poynette where they got […]
8th Annual Holiday Craftacular
I’ve been quieter than I normally am around here because I’m preparing for my final Craft Show of 2012 – the 8th Annual Holiday Craftacular! It’s been 4 weeks since my last craft show this season so I’ve definitely had a lot of time to breath. There is always that mad dash at the end […]
Trimming the Christmas Tree
I am a HUGE tradition girl. I love anything and everything tradition. It makes me really sad when traditions get spoiled or don’t happen for one reason or the other. We had a wonderful time this year trimming our Christmas tree – a wonderful tradition. Baby Pip was recovering from a day of stomach flu […]
Giveaway WINNER
Thanks to everyone who entered into the jewelry giveaway last week! I’ll be sending the lucky winner the items I have featured below: First – I will be giving one lucky winner this unique, hand-dyed fabric wrap bracelets as shown in the picture. These bracelets are a new style of jewelry that I came up […]
Spring time Postage Stamp Tree Block
Last Tuesday I posted my ‘Postage Stamp Tree Block Tutorial’ for Quilting Gallery’s Glorious Autumn Block Party. (btw… the GIVEAWAY is STILL OPEN). Whenever I write up a tutorial I try to do it with enough time to have my mother-in-law, Diane, test it for me. She really does love all these fun things I […]
Quilting Gallery’s 5th Birthday – Blog Hop Party with Giveaways
Lots and lots and lots of giveaways! Including one here! First, I want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Quilting Gallery! For five years they’ve been bringing quilter’s together with knowledge, tutorials, inspiration, contests, and fun! Next, before I get into what I’m giving away I wanted to tell you a bit about about what […]
Off Season Project Quilting, Happy Holidays Entries
1. 3 Trees, 2. snowflake detail, 3. Advent Calendar: Ornaments on Tree, 4. 2012-12-08 17.00.45, 5. Lapacek Family Christmas Tree Skirt Created with fd’s Flickr Toys Five beautiful quilts were created for the Off Season Project QUILTING, Happy Holidays Challenge. I’m happy to share with you these gorgeous creations! Let’s read about the stories […]
Sunday Sewing Haiku – stitch
time to relax. stitch take a breath. exhale. stitch. stitch. calming. stitch. stitch. stitch.
Home Sweet Home Sashing Tutorial – Bird House (41)
I’m guessing you are all shocked that I finally did it! This is the last of 49 sashing tutorials for the Home Sweet Home Quilt Along! Now that’ they’re all posted I’m hoping you will finish yours up and share it with us! You can share block/sashing progress photo’s in the Flickr Group too. […]
Sew Mama Sew! Giveaway WINNER
Happy Saturday everyone! Sorry it took so long to post the winner – Pip’s been sick AGAIN! Poor baby! I think she’s starting to feel better though so let’s hope no one else gets it… Before I announce the big winner I just wanted to show you all again what the goodies include: One yard […]