I was expecting a quiet Thanksgiving weekend.  Instead, we’re having unexpected company come to town.  (Unexpected, but certainly not unwelcome.)  It’s kind of thrown me for a loop to get everything ready. I’ve been up early every morning this month … Continue reading →

It’s always fun to see what fabric different people are looking forward to before it’s released, and Summersville was on my sister’s short list of must-haves.   I saw this on Lu Summer’s blog and decided to try it for her … Continue reading →

I wasn’t supposed to buy any new fabric this year.  Well, I did really well for a while and then I guess I quit doing really well because I just bought this pretty little stack of fabric.  It’s called Vintage … Continue reading →

I believe I mentioned that my sister and I are taking an online sewing class to learn how to sew curves.  Well, it’s underway and has been for two weeks.  So far six projects have been taught and I’ve managed … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my choice of fabric for the baby blanket I’m making for a total stranger.  I really appreciate all the comments and emails sharing your opinions. I went with the majority of you and … Continue reading →

Well, it’s February.  I’ve turned the page on January’s list of goals to begin a new month.  My sister and I signed up to take an online sewing class together this month, a class on sewing curves, taught by Rachel … Continue reading →

In the midst of our crazy week last night, and on a night when I wanted to curl up in a ball and cry myself to sleep, I went to a sewing class and made this skirt for my daughter. … Continue reading →

This little project is now complete. I made a pillow.  I liked it so much that I made a second pillow. Because the sun can’t seem to find its way out from behind the clouds, I added sunshine of my … Continue reading →

When I finished this pillow I was giddy with excitement. I actually had an idea that I’ve never seen before, executed it, and it turned out as cute as I pictured! I can’t remember the last time that happened. I … Continue reading →