I was looking for a few girls’ patterns at Joann’s that would work well with voiles.  I stumbled across Burda 9650, and really liked a few of the pieces in the set.  I first wanted to try the ruffled tanktop. After reading through the directions, the pattern seemed straightforward enough.  It took very little time [...]

Since joining flickr (in an active way) about a year and a half ago, I’ve met some really GREAT people.   Really really generous and thoughtful people that share my hobbies.  People that understand your fabric buying neurosis, will entertain random discussions which print is better than another, where to get the best deal on [...]

I seem to have an inability to resist getting involved in Flickr swaps.  Is it the thrill of not knowing who my partner will be? Of seeing the amazing photos posted and crossing my fingers that it will end up at my house?  Or the fun of stalking my assigned partner, trying to guess what [...]

For the last few weeks I’ve been putting together some gifts for my neice and nephew, McKenna and Keaton.  McKenna is 3 now! and Keaton is almost 5 months old.  I can’t wait to meet him – I’m tired of hearing how cute he is from my in-laws and I just want to squeeze him [...]

As I’ve said before, I’m a real fan of these Flickr swaps.  There are just so many to choose from!  Here’s what showed up at my door just the other day – talk about a killer mail day!  :) I participated in a “gathered clutch swap”, and look how stinkin’ cute the one that I [...]

I just love these colors! I’m working on a simple (large) Mendocino patchwork quilt.  The top is actually completed, all 95×95 inches of it, but I have yet to take a picture of it.  I think sometimes a pretty picture is all a post needs  :)

But only because it was SO cute, and I didn’t have time to order one for their 50th wedding anniversary party last weekend? My Aunt Barbara and Uncle John celebrated 50 (!!!!) years together! Nowadays it seems as though there should be as much hoopla for just getting to 5 months. It’s not plagiarism if [...]

What started out as a a block intended to end up as queen sized quilt, has turned into a mini quilt.  Its unexpected transformation was for two main reasons – 1.) I needed a mini quilt for the ATMQG‘s mini quilt display, and 2.) I didn’t think I’d ever want to make another one of [...]

Flickr is an amazing resource for sewing enthusiasts.  Up until October I thought it was just where folks stored photos.  Little did I know the COMMUNITY that takes place there – tons of inspiration, conversation, and lots of action  :)  There are always new quilting bees starting up, and there are always new swaps taking [...]