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Last Jane Market Totes
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
Book Review: Push Stitchery
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
Juicy Soul Retreat
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
Finished: Sewing Machine Cozy
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
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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Book Review: Ring a Day
Ring a Day: 700 Photos from a 365 Day Jewelry Challenge by Marthe Le Van This is a book by Marthe Le Van that I received for free to review from Lark Crafts. The first paragraph sums this book up … Continue reading
Little Wallets
I started the purple wallet before Christmas last year to give as a gift, but never finished it. I finally got another package of snaps and finished it. I am a little short on handwork right now, so it made … Continue reading
Cat Beds
For a long time I have been wondering why tiny bits of fabric couldn’t be recycled. As I tossed out stockings and holey socks, I wondered if there wasn’t something that could be done with them. Reading Victorian mystery novels … Continue reading
Finished: Skull Bag
Last year on my trip down to Long Beach, one of the many fabric stops we made was at Hart’s Fabrics in Santa Cruz. In case, I didn’t mention it back then, it is a great store. Great service, lots … Continue reading
Grama Gift
Mom came over the other day and told me that she had bought Grama her birthday gift. I got into a little panic, not realizing that her birthday was a still a month away. When I got my knickers out … Continue reading
Book Reviews: 3 Jewelry Books
Chains Chains Chains: 25 Necklaces, Bracelets & Earrings by Joanna Gollberg This book was sent to me for free by Sterling Publishing. Thanks to Ray at Lark and his whole team for thinking of me. I am not a jewelry … Continue reading
New Handmade Bag
After finishing the Stars for San Bruno #2 top, I needed to get away from quilt tops for awhile. I really liked the Bird Watcher Messenger bag that Angela made and showed at the BAMQG meeting a few months ago. … Continue reading
New Journal Cover
I needed a new journal cover, but I also made this with some scraps to comply with Sandy’s Stash Mystery challenge. I tried to do her gorilla challenge last summer, but never got to the stitching. I still would like … Continue reading
Really Finished Bag
You might remember this bag from the end of 2010. I finished it, but wasn’t really happy with the way it came out. For some reason, I couldn’t move on from it, so a few months ago, I ripped out … Continue reading
