I had to return my library books today, and among them was a huge anthology of Gee’s Bend Quilts. Since the book is no longer in print I thought I would scan in some of my favorites and give you a little inspiration for whatever crafty thing you are doing today. I recommend learning more …
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Speed
The day after the day after Christmas Bj decided to be very pro-active about our returns (we so sucked when it came to getting each other gifts this year, but that’s another story), and went on a late night "get something better back" spree. This adventure took him to Borders, and unlike me who would …
Vintage Pattern Love
Thanks to the wonders of eBay and a nice little gifty from a blog reader (thanks Mrs. Beachwood!) this: Has been making my flickr account crazy with new photos. Only they are really scans of the vintage sewing patterns that have recently come into my life. I was enamored with the results of this one …
Because I have enough craft supplies for an army…
And because going to the Scrapbook Oasis with Nora was so inspiring (yummy products + awesome layout ideas) I had to pull out the paper and glue (and brads and flowers and pictures and well you know). I swear it’s not wonky in real life, but since I’ve sworn off trying to scan and merge …
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The Californian Sunshine… did not come out
This last week Bj and I headed south to Cali to hang out at my dad’s winter place. I was hoping to get my sun on, but the planet had other ideas and it was a bit cloudy and rainy. Not that I minded much I spent most of my time doing this: Polo is …
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Christmas Crafting – the rents
I actually finished most of my Christmas gifts before Christmas, shock of all shocks. I’m going to show you the good stuff first, the parent’s gifts. Being married means joint presents! Yeah! So that basically means that Bj pays for supplies and I get to crafting. First up those quilts I gave you a taste …
Christmas Crafting – Violet’s Dress
I showed bits of Violet’s dress in my last Ribbon Jar newsletter, but I finally got to see her in it, and it is just as cute as I thought it would be! This is a vintage pattern, Simplicity 8047 size 2 toddler. Copy write 1977. I wish I could find this pattern in the …
Crafty Day + Tree Skirt
Yesterday I had another craft day in the "lower level." It was so fun having people pop in and out from 9-9. Sciarrino brought muffins to start off the day, then Sarah joined us with a couple of her friends from Corvallis, one of them it turned out Sciarrino and I knew from crew (small …
Sneek Peek
There has been lots of Christmas crafting going on over here, and much that I can’t show. But after spending days stitching binding a quilt I had to brag about it a little. So I had Bj curl up with the project to give you a little taste:Mmmm yummy right? I want to keep it. …
The Frosting
I didn’t make this up or anything, but per Robin’s request the frosting: In a big bowl put 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar with three large egg whites, then beat until really frothy. I put it all in my kitchen aid and set the sucker on high until it got like that. Slowly add …