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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Good Mail Day
Online shopping is a godsend, because I really dislike going to stores and shopping. The looking around and trying to find the right thing kind of shopping. If I know what I want and where it is, I will go … Continue reading
More On Demand Printing?
I keep hearing about Spoonflower and now EZ Textiles has launched a site with CAD ready designs for a variety of fabrics. You can search the site without registering. The designs that I reviewed looked very 1960s/1970s to me. This … Continue reading
Stalked by BMWs
Recently BMWs have been riding my bumper, tailgating, cutting me off and generally behaving badly on the road near me. I don’t drive that much so my left brain is trying desperately to assure my right brain that it is … Continue reading
PamDora, Clutter and Using Precious Resources
I was reading about people being loathe to let go of things because they might need it “sometime.” I saw the quote from Julie Morgenstern and it confirmed my recent attempts to just use the fabric. Yes, some of it … Continue reading
Inspiration Tuesday
Lil Sissy and I were downtown going to dinner. Walking by an Optometrist, we saw this: Do you know what the circles are? The rolls are pages from glossy magazines rolled, glued and then stuck on to a vase. I … Continue reading
Drawing with Pens
These are my favorite pens. I have gone through lots of pens, tried different ones, etc. I finally found these and they are the best. I write with them, I draw with them, I buy them to use at work, … Continue reading
Inspiration Sunday
Stingray pool at the Academy of Sciences. What do you see?
Another Gift
I think the cycle is complete. For a couple of years, I have been trying to focus on the process of making rather than the finished object. I think the cycle is complete, because I am starting not to care … Continue reading
Creative Prompt #71: Eye
Old Blue Eyes Eyes are organs that detect light, and convert it to electro-chemical impulses in neurons. (Wikipedia) eye of the storm owl eyes Eye color eye makeup Eye of the Hurricane bionic eye Goldeneye irish eyes are smiling glass … Continue reading
Book Review: Quilting Art: Inspiration, Ideas & Innovative Works from 20 Contemporary Quilters
Quilting Art: Inspiration, Ideas & Innovative Works from 20 Contemporary Quilters by Spike Gillespie My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have spent some time, after my initial perusal in November of 2009, reading this book and did enjoy it. … Continue reading
Organization Ideas
When TFQ comes to visit for two days, I get at least 5 blog posts out of it! Her visit, coupled with the organizational segment on QNN TV, made me think about organization ideas for my fabric closet, my projects … Continue reading
Rebirth of Solids??
The other day I was looking around the web to see if some company made solid charm packs. My mom is making a food quilt and wants to use the Corner Store design from Pretty Little Mini Quilts. I think … Continue reading
Gift Pencil Roll
This pencil roll was made with FabMo fabric. I found the piece and it made me think of SherriD’s Renaissance Faire activities. I decided to make her a pencil roll as a thank you for participating in the Creative Prompt … Continue reading
2010 Teacher Pillows
Yes, it is Teacher Pillow time of year. I had resolved to not leave it until the last minute, but being in bed with a nasty virus for over week did not assist me in my resolve. I made one … Continue reading
Posted in Finished, Gifts
Tagged Completed Project!, Gifts, Off Topic: Crafts, Pillows, Teacher Pillows
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Moda Frosted Stars
I found this quilt in a round about way. I was listening to the Stash Resolution podcast (look for a short review later), a new podcast for me. She mentioned the blog p.s. i quilt. I went to take a … Continue reading
