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Stitching for a Cure
Yesterday was chemo day again and I spent the morning at the hospital with my daughter-in-law. When I came home there was a package waiting for me from my friend Pauline. Just look at what she made using breast cancer fabric! Exquisite little bags to hold sewing things, cosmetics or anything else we can dream up. One for me and one for my daughter-in-law. Can you believe how cute they are? These are #7 & #8 that Pauline made using this special cancer fabric. She’s “stitching for a cure”! These are gifts to treasure… …made even more special because they were stitched by a friend. Thank you Pauline! If…
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Orchids
Last October I purchased two live orchids from Pottery Barn. I ordered two plants, thinking it would increase my chance of success. The plants bloomed for almost two months and I was thrilled, but of course eventually the blooms died and I was left with two plants to care for. The Pottery Barn website gives detailed instructions on how to care for your orchids, and I was surprised to read that the best care is a bit of neglect. “Water: Water lightly every 20–30 days, if needed. Best if allowed to almost dry out between watering. Check the medium with your finger; if you feel moisture, do not water. ”…
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Sunshine Lily
It’s time for the 2014 Fat quarter shop mystery quilt and I’ve designed a block for it! I think you’re going to love this mystery quilt. The fabric is beautiful and well, who doesn’t love star blocks? Put the two together and you have the perfect mystery quilt. In case you haven’t signed up yet there’s still time. You can find it at The Fat Quarter Shop. The fabric is Snowbird from Laundry Basket Quilts and when I saw this fabric I fell in love. It’s one of those fabric lines that says “you need me in your stash” LOL. Here’s a few peeks; Love those polka dots! Stars…
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Miniature Garden
A friend gave me the prettiest glass jar that’s the perfect size for a spring terrarium. I just couldn’t resist making one! I found everything I needed on Amazon. I ordered a terrarium kit with activated charcoal, little rocks, potting soil and moss. Then I ordered some little miniature plants, just the perfect size! If you’ve never made a terrarium, they’re really easy. Layer the charcoal in the bottom of the jar, then layer the rocks and finally the soil. Plant the miniature plants, top off with moss and give each plant a drink of water. Here’s the best thing; terrariums thrive on neglect! I only water when the…
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Happy Thursday!
I’ve been busy. I sent off another fabric line to Moda and it feels so good to have it finished. I can’t even give you a little hint about it yet, but you’ll be able to tell it’s a Bunny Hill fabric line when you see it. :>) We’ve got a few Easter Petite kits back in stock on our website. You still have time to make these cute little ornaments and there are plenty of branches out there to hang them on! Something about that pastel wool that just makes me smile! Something else has me smiling lately and I thought I’d share it with you. It’s an…
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APQ Quilt is finished
It seems like forever since I started this quilt. It was before Christmas, but you know how it is when life gets in the way. Things got put aside for a while and before I knew it March arrived. But I finally have a completed quilt and it feels so good! It was fun to play around with the colors in Plum Sweet. What a beautiful fabric line and the timing is great. The fabric has shipped to quilt shops and it’s available now. Look for Plum Sweet fabric by Blackbird Designs. I swear any fabric Barb and Alma design is beautiful, but this was one of my favorites. It’s…