This scrapbook layout is one I return to over and over. As much as I admire the fluffy, frouffy, artsy pages that are so popular today, I find I’m more drawn to a clean, uncluttered look in my own scrabooks. On this page…
Today’s desk shows what it’s like while I’m in the midst of making a card. Yikes. All this for one itty bitty card? Yup. The first step in making this card was to do some stamping and embossing. I used Tim Holtz…
Do you tend to go back and forth between different kinds of crafts? If so, which ones? I’ve been doing so much sewing lately, that now I’m dying to get back to my scrapbooks and other papercrafts. Two Peas in a Bucket…
My quilting group decided to do Christmas in July for this month’s meeting. We’ve made many, many quilts for missionaries and charity, but sometimes we just stop and do a little fun project for ourselves. On Saturday we’ll be making these: Since…
Isn’t that a great term, Frankenpattern? I love it! And, it’s one of the things I love most about sewing, I can have things just the way I want. This hem with that neckline, in this color and that size. Perfect. I…
Last week you saw a quilt on my desk that I was repairing. Many folks expressed interest, so I thought I’d share a few tips. This quilt was made by the mother of a friend of mine. Her mom has since passed…
It’s finally done, phew! When I put it on my bed to take these pics, I said, “Ooooo, I like how it goes perfectly in here…” But I sternly reminded myself that I already have plenty of quilts and if I kept…
I’m still in sewing mode, as today’s desk shows. It’s been a while since I’ve done any papercrafting, so of course I’m itching to do that. I think I really need at least three crafting rooms. 😉 Clockwise from bottom left: A top…
Our 4th of July plans got cancelled, so I stayed home and sewed! It was a great way to spend the day. I finally finished this jeans jacket: (Please pardon the weird look on my face, it’s over 95° and humid, and…
Seeing this little guy this morning brought a big grin to my face. I remember making them as a girl. Go here for step by step directions. Now, I gotta go find me a child to make some with…
