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Chocolate Pillowcase

Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 by Jaye

Here is another small project FINISHED!I don’t buy much conversational fabrics, so I knew this was slated for a pillowcase. I really liked the Sweet Dreams pillowcase I made for my mom. This fabric is from the same line and … Continue reading →

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Blue Belle Fleur Journal Cover

Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2012 by Jaye

I know that I am going to start the FOTY 2011 quilt next week, so I have been working on smaller projects. I have, either, been finishing projects in process or making items I have had on my mind. Here … Continue reading →

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Well Done & Good Job

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Jaye

For a long time, I had an idea in my mind that I would make two pencil rolls for some friends who worked with me on the Primal Green show. Somehow the pencil rolls never got made. Then, the idea … Continue reading →

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First Finish

Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2012 by Jaye

A la Crafty Garden Mom’s Thursday Thoughts, here is mine: I like to finish a project on New Year’s Day. I think it sets a good tone for the year. Of course, some years it is fruitless. Still, I do … Continue reading →

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Have a Nice Day!

Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2011 by Jaye

I hope that your day is filled with good, peace and joy, whatever you are doing or celebrating or not celebrating and that all of that follows you through 2012.

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Stockings were not Hung

Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2011 by Jaye

A few years ago we remodeled part of our house (bleah! what a process). In the course of that months long nightmare, which was worth it in the end, much of our non-essential stuff went to storage. Since the contractors … Continue reading →

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Grand Revival Bag

Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 by Jaye

This is a bag that I started at the same time I started the Innocent Crush version. The point I was at in sewing this bag together was cutting the lining and sewing. After finishing the top for Stars for … Continue reading →

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Last of the Jane Market Totes

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Jaye

I am not sure I will make these bags again. I might, but I have made enough to last me a lifetime. I have taken making more than one from the same pattern to new heights of crazy. The funny … Continue reading →

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Receiving Blankets

Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 by Jaye

A woman at work is expecting a new baby. She is so pleasant to work with and so helpful. I have been wanting to make her some receiving blankets. As I have said many times, receiving blankets are so useful … Continue reading →

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Fall Journal Cover

Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Jaye

I am on the last section of my current journal and know I will be needing a new journal soon. I have gotten used to using journal covers and thought it was time to make a new one. I have … Continue reading →

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Last Jane Market Totes

Posted on Saturday, October 22, 2011 by Jaye

Yes, I should have been working on the Stars for San Bruno #3 quilt, but I didn’t. these bags were cut out and I just wanted to get them out of my hair. I believe that these are the last … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Push Stitchery

Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 by Jaye

PUSH Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art by Lark Books I have to admit that I like pretty, cheerful art. I also like pushing the boundaries, which isn’t always pretty. This book make stitchery (do they call … Continue reading →

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Juicy Soul Retreat

Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 by Jaye

A couple of weeks ago I went back to A Work of Heart for a Juicy Soul Retreat. I really had no idea what a juicy soul was or how it could be retreated. I went because I needed a … Continue reading →

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Finished: Sewing Machine Cozy

Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2011 by Jaye

I have been thinking (and, perhaps, also talking about) making a cover for my sewing machine for a long time. Last Friday was the day! I took one extra day off work and made the long weekend really long. I … Continue reading →

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Two More JMTs

Posted on Thursday, September 8, 2011 by Jaye

August 1 marks the beginning of the long slow slide to Christmas for me. I know you are running away and screaming ACK! when you hear that (except for those of you who don’t celebrate and are just sitting back … Continue reading →

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