Lapel Stick Giveaway
Last winter, I got the chance to review a new-to-me product called the Lapel Stick. It’s a glue stick that’s especially useful for sewists and would come in handy for applique projects like the Bottled Rainbows quilt. You can use it for a variety of things! I used it when holding the zipper in place […]
A Goodie for You, a Goodie for Me
Happy mail day for me! I told you already that I’d joined the Goodie Bag Swap on Flickr. Well, my international parcel was waiting for me when I got home from work today! The package said open immediately, so I had to obey. I ripped open the envelope and . . . Found this lovely, […]
“Do Good” Holiday Ideas
I just found an awesome new blog called Moments with Love, with a recent post on making your holiday gifts matter. I sent this to a co-worker, who told me she was looking to make a difference through her Christmas shopping. What a wonderful, thoughtful goal! Anyhow, my hedgehog bobby pins are featured here, but […]
My Own Heartsy: Handmade Earrings Super Sale!
Several weeks ago, I applied to be a featured seller on Heartsy. For those of you who haven’t heard of it, Heartsy is like Groupon for handmade goods, where you can score deals at 55% to 65% off beautiful little gifts. I get their daily deal e-mails, have made several purchases through Heartsy, and loved […]
A Christmas Block Tutorial + Giveaway
I’m participating in a quilting blog hop, the 12 Days of Christmas Sampler Quilt Along. It’s hosted by my friend Sara at Sew Sweetness! I’ve posted my block tutorial over at my other blog Craft Buds, so please stop by to check it out! Also, there’s still time to enter the fabric giveaway from Modern […]
Jane Market Bag
Lots of sewing projects in the works, but it’s been a little while since I’ve posted a finish. Well, tonight I’m happy to report that I finished my tote for the Goodie Bag Swap! I chose Anna Maria Horner for the pocket and center panels (Summer Totem in Tart from Pink Castle Fabrics) and more […]
Mini Quilt Challenge & Holiday Ornament Swap
Did you hear? You can link up a mini quilt, new or old, for a chance to win some fab prizes. I’ve decided to enter an oldie but a goodie into this mini quilt challenge. This is my Kona solids mini quilt, inspired by Rachael’s larger version from the Indy Modern Quilt Guild challenge. I […]
Happy Haulidays Giveaway
It’s no secret that I love craft books. Well, Chronicle Books is having a huge contest where you can enter to win $500 worth of books! Bloggers can blog about their wish list (mine are all crafty books, of course), and everyone else can enter to win just by commenting on that post. So, you […]
Quilting at a Craft Show
This weekend, the Indy Modern Quilt Guild was invited to do a demo at Urban Folk Art, a new modern craft show in the area. We spent Saturday and Sunday afternoons at the show making pink, lime and white sampler blocks for a charity quilt (a modern take on traditional Christmas colors), and sharing our […]
Holiday Ornament Inspiration
Halloween has come and gone. Time for . . . 1) Vintage Felt Baubles 2) Recycled T-shirts ornaments 3) Ice Skate Ornaments 4) Little Hoops Winter sewing! Would anyone be interested in a little handmade ornament swap? Last year, I sewed 5 like ornaments (sweat-shop style) and received 5 different ornaments in return. Those were […]