I came in from lunch today and was pleasantly surprised to see this: My Vintage Paper Doll Ornament Natalie was featured in WickedDarling’s Great Gift Ideas Under $20 Treasury that made it to the front page of etsy during lunchtime (perfect timing) today!  Thanks so much for including me in your collection WickedDarling!

What made you decide to join Project QUILTING? I always like a good challenge! Sometimes it’s easier to get an idea if someone gives you an easy start with a topic. What was your favorite part about Project QUILTING? My favorite part was waiting to hear what the judges had to say because I respect […]

I’ll admit it.  I’ve been loosely following Etsy’s Boot Camp Guidelines.  I read as much as I have time to and try to jot notes and complete the tasks between customers.  I think I’ll be ready to get started when apple season comes to a slow end next month.  One thing really caught my eye […]

What made you decide to join Project QUILTING? I was only able to join for one week, but I wanted to do others. I like the idea of coming up with an original idea – not following somebody’s pattern. Pushes me to try new things.   Which Challenge in Season 1 (you can include the […]

As an avid quilter I love to see all the fun things that can be done with patchwork.  Here are a few of those fantastic finds!   Custom String Theory Rainbow Festival Apron Dress from gbellasmom Paisley Loves Flowers — messenger bag with vintage ribbon trim from NellGleason Handmade Patchwork Twirl Skirt from OriginalsbyLaurenToo Grunge […]

This beautiful treasury Amazing Grace Grace by  Hagarae made it to etsy’s front page this morning and took my Patchwork Belt in Pumpkin Spice with it.  I received a convo saying that I was included in this treasury on October 3rd, just a few days after we had buried Grandpa.  When I opened it up […]

  I can’t believe I haven’t blogged about this yet!  In August, we went to my cousin Maggie’s beautiful wedding.  The girls wore some adorable Kimono’s from GaiaBaby’s Shop.   They definitely stood out and were adorable doing so! Cedi LOVED dancing! Grandma Van and Cedi dancing together 🙂

During apple season, Thursday night is Grandma and Grandpa sleepover night.  The other morning I told Cedi that she would be sleeping over at Grandma and Grandpa’s and her response was, “Thank you for knowing the location of my wedding!” and she was extremely excited.  I relayed this to Grandma so it was only appropriate […]

Whether a vendor or a shopper at this fall’s farmer’s market you can always look great AND stay warm! As a vendor at the market I like to dress warmly but in eye catching items, like this beautiful hat from CamilleMarie: Crocheted Cloche Hat Bundled Roses in Oxford Grey I find that if I can […]