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,…

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 …

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…