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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Fabulous Laptop Bag
I have bags on the mind again. I really am thinking about new bags to sew.I would like to have several in my repertoire. They make great quick projects. As such, I was reading Vicki Welsh’s most recent Field Trips … Continue reading
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Tagged Off Topic: Crafts, Other Artists, Tote Bags
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Fair Visit
I went to the San Mateo County Fair on Saturday. I was really pleased to discover that The Nosegay had won a 3rd place ribbon. Third place isn’t first place, but I am so happy that I won something. It … Continue reading
Another Shout-Out for the Creative Prompt Project
Scarlett Burroughs over at Craft Gossip.com has written an article/post about the CPP. I am really excited that the project is getting some traction in various places around the web. Craft Gossip has different areas dedicated to different types of … Continue reading
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Kim Remembers
The Creative Prompt Project is spreading slowly to other artists. I am thrilled about this, because part of my goal for this project is to inspire other people to be creative. My tiny, little sister uses paper and scrapbook pages … Continue reading
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Catch Up Saturday Again!
Well, my brain seems to be really full these past few weeks. Once again, I am writing another catch up post for you. I know that catch up isn’t exactly the right term, but Full Brain post sounds a little … Continue reading
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Creative Prompt #27: Crave
What do you crave? Crave Bakery Midnight cravings See the Creative Prompt page if you have questions about this project. Post the direct URL where your drawing, doodle, artwork is posted (e.g. your blog, Flickr) in the comments area of … Continue reading
Sketching #26
It is really sad when I just can’t get inspired to do my own creative prompt. I thought house would be a good one. Quilt Rat certainly came up with a fantastic response! I’ll have to keep this one percolating … Continue reading
FOTY 2009 Progresses
Slowly, but surely the FOTY 2009 blocks are stacking up. I doubt that FOTY 2009 will be as large as FOTY 2008, however I consider it to be more complex so smaller is better. I know I know, sewing in … Continue reading
Book Review: Single Thread
A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick My rating: 4 of 5 stars Evelyn is having a rough year and this book doesn’t sugar coat her problems. The book is about how Evelyn gets help getting over that rough year, which … Continue reading
Nearly at Infinity
The Infinity blocks had been languishing for a little while. I needed some test subjects for the tuned up machine, so I sewed a couple. The middle one is of the ones I made on Saturday and the others have … Continue reading
Tarts Progress Also
Yes, your eyes do not deceive you. All the bits and pieces that I have wanted to change are done and I can start sewing the whole piece together. I don’t really think that it is nearing completion, because I … Continue reading
Back in the Saddle
I stayed away from the computer all day yesterday and sewed. The 9000 is back and better than it has been in a long time. It is quieter. I can punch any button I want and the machine reacts instantly. … Continue reading
Creative Prompt #26: House
A shelter, building or structure that is a dwelling designed for habitation by human beings (Wikipedia definition). What does your house look like? House of Blues. House plans. Dollhouse House of Cards House of Pain Madhouse House, M.D., a TV … Continue reading
More Inspiration
I know this must seem like inspiration week to you. I guess it is. Anthony, from French Bull, who commented on Tuesday, sent me wandering around the French Bull website where I found these cool mugs. I don’t collect mugs … Continue reading
Inspiration Thursday: Paint Chips
Remember Saturday when I talked about picking out paint? Here is a miniscule part of of one of the paint chip displays for two lines of paint. The perfect red, Red Statement is smack in the middle. Poppy and Rapture … Continue reading
