August Inspiration Well, August is winding down and I realized I hadn’t posted an inspiration for the month. I’ve been thinking a lot about Dresden Plate block and the many beautiful and creative variations that are available. The many doilies I accumulate inspired me …
I’ve been doing a lot of finishing of WiP’s and UFO’s and other things found on the floor, in totes, but mostly pulling from the piles in my sewing room. Binding has been my evening work and the only step keeping a project from being …
Inspiration for a HOT July Day!! Whether you’re looking for something to do on hot sunny days, hoping to find a new craft for kids or want to preserve those languishing linens, Cyanotype prints are an easy solution. Recently I wanted to capture some leaves …
It was a productive weekend with three days spent helping my daughter refresh her living room, bedroom and kitchen walls. In turn she helps me with my computer needs from printing on oversize fabric sheets to …
Flower Power Three simple shapes can help you make a fun and easy small table topper. My paisley drops are about 3 inches, the stems are 5” and the center circles are 1 ¼” What a fun way to celebrate the plethora of flowers …
One of my favorite snacks to take camping or just to have around is homemade granola. It is so simple to make and so delicious. When others taste it they comment on the flavor. I think the secret is the cardamom seasoning which can be …
Hashtag Punctuality The May inspiration starter, Punctuality, of course, has a back story. About six years ago I made a quilt for my daughter in favored colors of chartreuse and taupe. For months I collected fabrics as I traveled to different quilt shops and quilt …
Upcycled men’s suits and ties provide suitable fabric for fun collages with a more masculine impression. I use all parts of deconstructed suits and ties including the interfacing, the wrong side of fabric and sometimes even the padding. Two pieces shared here also incorporated my …
Its mid April and predicted to snow but the African violet is showing off with it’s newly dyed vintage doily. While isolated with the Corona virus I have been multi-tasking with making protective masks and ice dyeing another batch of vintage linens. This week’s colors …
Spring is different this year for many. We live in the country near the Mississippi River and find it quite relaxing to take a walk every morning without the fear of having to distance from anyone. Being retired we find it unnecessary to have to …