Pleated Boxes Pillow
The Indy Modern Quilt Guild had a challenge a few meetings ago where we each brought in a fat quarter in one of three colors, orange, yellow or aqua. We then tore them into strips and were asked to make something with whatever fabric we took. So, that was several months ago. You wanna know […]
Featured at Craft. You.
I’m on vacation this week, but thanks to scheduled posting, it appears that I am “here.” Excited to be featured today at Craft.You., a new blog by the multi-talented creator/blogger/author Margot Potter! Margot had some great questions for me (and some doozies, including how I try to balance my creative hobbies with work and family […]
2011 Sewing + Goals for Next Year
I was reading Jessica‘s blog the other day and Faith‘s blog tonight, and felt inspired to look back at my year in sewing. I didn’t always get to spend as much time creating as I would have liked, but wow, I am really happy to look back and see the projects all together. Did I […]
Blogger’s Choice Fat Quarter Bundle Contest
There’s a fun contest going on over at Quokka Quilts. I chose my dream fabric bundle from Fat Quarter Shop, with some fun novelty prints mixed with solids and blenders! Head on over to make your own selections by January 15, and you may win your very own bundle. Craft Buds and My Shop
Not a Creature was Stirring . . .
A non-traditional Christmas enchilada bar is in the works. Oreo balls and Applebee’s blondie dessert are prepped and ready to go. And white elephant gifts are cleverly concealed. Joyful remembering the blessings of this year. Thankful for family and warm friendships. Happy holidays to you and yours! Craft Buds and […]
Owl Be Home
This weekend I . . . Found an owl-dorable stitched ornament in my mailbox, thanks to Toni! Don’t you just want to eat him up? Toni drew my name in the ornament swap here on my blog, and she sent some delicious chocolates too! Stitched up the smallest size of the Lined Drawstring Bag pattern […]
Giveaway: Handmade Earrings + Echo fabric scraps
I just love giveaways. Guess what? Someone is going to win any item from my shop, Lindsay Sews! Pick out a trio of fabric button earrings or something else that catches your eye. I’ll also throw in some fabric scraps from a recent quilt – nearly two charm packs of Echo by Lotta Jansdotter! This […]
Hugh Manatee: One-Yard Wonders
I’m excited to share a project that I’ve been keeping a secret for quite some time. It hasn’t been a total secret, since I used to have it as one of my rotating banner images. But, since I’ve never blogged about this little guy, let me introduce you to Hugh Manatee. Over a year ago, […]
Scenes from a Craft Show
This weekend, I vended at a little craft show. Some friends popped by to see me . . . I whipped up this colorful felt banner, which I’ll keep around for future shows. I didn’t get a great photo, but I displayed the earrings in muffin and mini muffin tins. To spice up my table, […]
Gift Ideas for Men + Winners
Thanks for the guy-gift suggestions! Here’s a little list for your reference, in case you find yourself scratching your head when it comes to gifts for men. Home brewing kit Pocket knife Electronics Board games (Dominion and Carcassone) Magazine subscriptions Golf accessories Handmade PJ pants Noise canceling headphones World War II memorabilia Knit viking hat […]