Sewing Room 2.0

Things needed to change. I was dragging out the ironing board, moving it back. It was a mess. So I moved furniture around to best utilize the space, keep the board out and keep access to the closet door available. Ta Da!


The ever-growing containers of fabric. The left two bins on the bottom shelf are all scraps. I need to find a use for these or purge.


My vintage button collection. Having them in plastic containers makes it much easier to sort.


The table has moved to the front set of windows. This allows for better light and a view of the neighborhood. Also great for cats who wish to be on the lookout. For squirrels. And birds.


The ironing board has a home! This is where the sewing table use to be. It's a bit tricky to get at the thread, but a room with more windows that actual wall doesn't allow much space to hang things.

Oranges and Browns Quilt

The latest project: a boy quilt. Kinda. It does have flowers but the colors are more boyish I guess. All the fabric is from Denyse Schmidt's Katie Jump Rope line.

Hexagon Quilt Update

I've found that doing these little hexagons is very relaxing and considering the about of stress as of late it's been good to work on. This is a good tutorial from Thimble Blossoms on how to make a hexagon quilt.


With the paper pieces on the back. I used just a little bit of glue from a glue stick.

The Hexagon Quilt

I found a couple packages of pre-cut hexagon pieces in a antique store. They're gorgeous. They're feedsack fabric. Did I mention they were already cut out and waiting to be turned into something pretty after years of neglect?

Wedding Quilt

Sweetpea saying hello.

My uber-talented sister Heather made this gorgeous quilt for Tyler and I for our wedding. It was almost 4 years ago. We got it this spring. I like to tease her for the lateness but I have done the same so really I can't.

Sassy approves.

Flea Market Fancy

My collection has grown a bit and now I have to decide what to do with my precious stack. The problem is that once you collect cuts of discontinued fabric, it's very hard to cut them up - regardless of what the project will be. I managed to find a few yards of the pink florals in a fabric shop in Hudson, Wisconsin. Please don't ask which shop because I literally took the last of the bolt!

Craftstravaganza 2010

Fun was had this year at the show, though sales (for everyone) were a bit lower. I was very happy with my display and again I was blessed with the help of my friends Kelly and Natasha!

Kelly chilling out before things begin.

Kelly and Tasha scoping out the crowd.

New Goodies in the Shop

I'm digging cross stitch right now!

I love the lime green with the orange, wonderful contrast.

This is from a vintage 50's pattern.

I love this.

And now I can breathe...

Classes are done, the craft show is over and now I have (some) free time! I have several new dresses and onesies that will be posted to the shop this week.

Stay tuned.....

Sew up some Love

From birchberryfarms

A holiday is always a good excuse to make something pretty. Valentines Day should be no exception:

• The Purl Bee's Heart Pouch
  
• and Valentine Pins
• Martha Stewart Heart Potholders
• Craft Magazine's Heart Pins
• How About Orange's Heart Garland

Other sweet ideas... I know the time of mixed tapes is long gone (does anyone else really miss doing that besides me?), but how about a custom CD or songs downloaded to your Sweetie's iPod? Melt different shades of pink and red crayon and pour into a heart mold. Pair with some coloring sheets and give to a young child. Any sort of flower besides a rose. Roses are gorgeous, but during the week leading up to Valentines Day they are so over-priced and cliched. What about Peonies? Tulips? Daffodils?

Craftstravaganza 2.0!

Version 1.0 (aka Spring 2009)

If you will be in or around St. Paul, MN this May, come check me out at the Craftstravaganza indie craft show! Here's the low down:

• Saturday, May 1
  
• 9 AM - 5 PM
  
• MN State Fairgrounds - Fine Arts bldg
  
• free admission!

This show is so fun and easy to navigate. There will be crafters selling jewelry, prints, ceramics, clothing, soaps, toys, and so much more.

So Cute!

I sold this dress a while back on Etsy and Kate sent me a picture of her absolutely adorable daughter Carolyn wearing it! At the time Carolyn wasn't big enough to wear it so I'm stoked to see it on her now. I love that fabric. I have a little stash of it left, but not much. I'm deciding if it should go into a quilt or another dress. Tough decision....

Gorgeous Quilt PDF

I stumbled upon this lovely quilt on Etsy's front page and had to share it. Etsy shop kellymccaleb offers this wonderful pattern and it looks like at one point she sold the quilt as a kit. Her red and aqua color combination is beautiful!

Quilt Show Goodies

I had a bit of time to pull some older pictures from my camera. These were my fabric purchases from this past fall at the Quilt Show.

I was lucky to find these Moda Swell fat quarters. The colors are so vivid. These will be turned into a quilt.

A very pretty retro print. I'm starting to see a trend...

I have a new appreciation for Kaffee Fassett. I bought several yards of the bottom print for dresses. His colors are just lush and down right happy.

A few Moda pieces. Not quite enough for a quilt, but this collection may grow. I love the basic primary colors.

My wonderful stash!!

You say hello and I say goodbye

Goodbye 2009, Hello 2010. In 2009...

I went from a part time student to a full time one. Yeah! I can finish school by 2011 instead of some far far far away time.

I sold my first quilt. In 2 days.

My first nephew - Lucca - was born. I absolutly adore that little boy.

I did two major craft shows. I'm now hooked.

Fell more in love with my husband.

In 2010 I hope to...

Clean my sewing machine. I keep promising to do this.

Eat more fruits and veggies.

Do more crafts shows. As I said, I'm hooked.

Sell more quilts.