Not Stitched In Time

Its the first. Which means it is time for another Crafty Daisy Book Club discussion. Our book this time is Alicia Paulson’s Stitched In Time. This was one of my suggested books because I already had it on my bookshelf and had been meaning to find some time to do a project from it. Alicia is a fellow Portland crafter (Yay!) and actually lives in my neighborhood which was one of the main reasons I purchased the book. To be honest, I’m not sure I would have otherwise. My first flip through I was excited by the photo of a small child’s blouse and another photo of a child’s vintage looking dress. Unfortunately they were for display only. Disappointed, I started a more careful peruse to see what project I wanted to do.

I Was Featured!

What a lovely present to come home to. My quilt was featured on Kireei, a Spanish site that showcases crafts, home decor, photography, and the like. So flattering! Of course, I don’t speak a lick of Spanish so I can’t read the actual post. Oh well! Still a sweet ending to a relaxing vacation at [...]

Remember Your First?

In honor of my first quilt, I’ve decided to do a giveaway. I’m not sure what exactly the prize will be yet, but I promise it will be something good! To get in on the fun just leave a link to a picture of your first quilt or quilting project. If you’ve never taken the [...]

My First Quilt Thingy!

Well it’s not perfect, but… what a journey I’m on. If you’d have told me in January that I would make a quilt this year I probably would have laughed. Here it is though and I am so thrilled with it, wrinkles and puckers and all.

Inspiration Wednesday – Craft Hope

Dust off your sewing machine and your crochet and knitting needles. It is project 3 time for Craft Hope and this time they are headed to India. Partnered with the Miracle Foundation, Craft Hope will be traveling in August to Bhawani, Rourkela and Sooch Village to deliver handmade blankets, booties, and hats to orphans in [...]

Kitschy Coo Review – Four Way Reverisble Swing Top pattern and tutorial

I ordered one of Amanda’s 4 Way Reversible Swing Top pattern and tutorials a couple of months ago from her Etsy shop Kitschy Coo Kids and finally found time to try it last week. The pattern was drawn on nice, thick butcher’s paper and although one of the pieces was mislabeled it was pretty easy to figure out what was what. Plus, Amanda was quick to answer any questions I had. I contacted her through Twitter, but I’m sure she’d be responsive through her shop or blog as well.

Monday Must Have – Ocean Dreaming

We’re off to the Oregon Coast on Friday. I’ve got ocean waves, sandy toes, saltwater taffy, and good times on my mind. I’ve also got a picnic blanket to finish, a dress for PZ that needs some more buttons/button holes added, a doll and birthday banner for Q to start, and if I can get [...]

Friday Fabric Show

As you all know Bee Square Fabric is almost out of business. For those who didn’t know, hurry! There are still a few patterns left! I took full advantage after reading about their huge sale on True Up. I got some Garden Flowers and Happy Bees,

Inspiration Wednesday – Two Father’s Day Ideas

Father’s Day is almost here. If you are still looking for a way to help the kids show Dad some love, try one of these sweet cards. Gail Bartel, that artist woman, shows us how to make the great saw card above. It is sure to be fun for the kids to make and a [...]

Must Make Monday – It’s Summer, Tutes!

We picked a ton of strawberries this weekend during our visit to Kruger’s Farm. I made a Strawberry Rhubarb pie from Smitten Kitchen that is divine. Yum! Next Saturday is the equinox folks. The true beginning of summer. So get out your flip flops, pour yourself some lemonade or better yet some strawberry lemonade slushie, and get ready to relax into some of these great summer tutorials. It’s summer, tutes!