Thinking about snow in October? Some places have already had their first flurries, but I suspect it will be a while before we see any in the Desert Southwest. Thinking about snow in October? Some places have already had their first flurries, but I suspect it will be a while before we see any in… Continue reading Westalee Snowflakes; Tips and Tricks
Tag: Sewing
Why I love to Sew
Found this on my Facebook page the other day accompanied by, "This is your thought process, right?" A few other comments followed making reference to the cost and need of expensive computerized sewing machines. First let me admit that I don't make doilies and probably never will, but yes, an expensive machine would more than likely… Continue reading Why I love to Sew
Protect Your Electronics
Living in the desert southwest, we get our share of glorious thunderstorms, aka monsoons, in the summer. They are one of Mother Nature's most spectacular shows and I cherish the evenings I can sit on my covered patio and watch the lightning fill the sky with color and listen while the thunder echoes off the mountains.… Continue reading Protect Your Electronics
Jimmy’s Journey
I like my quilts to mean something. This one is for my brother. He recently came to visit and helped me clean out my garage. This is my Thank You to him. Jim loves to drive and takes road trips on a regular basis, even just for a day. He hates to drive on interstates… Continue reading Jimmy’s Journey
WordPress Swag
Sometimes I open my mouth and by the time I realize what I've said, it is too late to take the words back. I went down this road again recently at a WordPress Meetup event. I am always motivated after these monthly meetings and apparently the adrenaline kicked in a little early on this particular… Continue reading WordPress Swag
The Pros and Cons of Pre-Washing
Quilting would be simpler if there were hard and fast rules, but there’s not. So, now the big question, should you pre-wash your fabric? It’s a choice. When I first started quilting, I prewashed all my fabric. This more often than not resulted in a tangled mess. Then I learned to trim the fabric with… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Pre-Washing
November 2nd Project: Microwave Bowl Pot Holders
In my excitement to get these wrapped, I forgot to take pictures. So this is one I made for myself. It's a little smaller than I like, but you get the idea. I plan on making another one for me. These little handy pot holders for your microwave make great gifts. There are tutorials all… Continue reading November 2nd Project: Microwave Bowl Pot Holders
November 1st Project: Grocery Bags
So Christmas is over and now that the gifts have been opened, I can finally update everyone on what I was up to the last 2 months. Grocery Bags: I love the Stand 'n Stow pattern by Atkinson Designs. I first made this bag about a year ago and promptly left it somewhere. The secret… Continue reading November 1st Project: Grocery Bags
October: Something For Everyone
I started this quilt in January of 2012. It was a block of the month at a local shop. You pay a minimal amount to join and then if you bring in the finished block form the previous month, the fabric for the next block is free. Then there's no incentive to get the 12th… Continue reading October: Something For Everyone
Spooky Table Runners…just because
Have you ever seen something that you just had to try? Perhaps a recipe, a patio table, or even a new route to a familiar place. For me, it's almost always a fabric thing and if I don't jump on in right away, it ends up in the forgotten, "Someday" file. That file exists in… Continue reading Spooky Table Runners…just because
