I’m proud to say I’ve been on Threadbis since the beginning. I’m not even sure how I stumbled onto it early last spring, but I did. It’s been inspiring watching the site grow and develop, adding more sewists and quilters every day. They were super great in helping me spread the word about last fall’s […]
Happy Birthday, Threadbias Read More »
Five years ago my two kids and I moved in with Jennifer and her son. Somehow it work and worked well. Audrey and I moved out last fall when we had the opportunity, but Stuart stayed on. It wasn’t until a couple years ago that anyone seemed to take notice of the arrangement. First, we
Thanks to a lovely woman named Lyn, I get to share these wonderful pictures of the kids in Tam Ky wearing some of the dresses made for our sewing drive last fall. How cute are they?! I recently had the chance to talk with the folks at Generation Q magazine and they were so encouraging.
Update on orphans and dresses Read More »
It seems that Amazon has gone ahead and taken over yet another company, this time it’s Goodreads. I find it both disappointing and a little frightening. They already took over Audible and now Goodreads, all in the name of making it easier for their Kindle customers. I don’t particularly like it, but plenty are already talking
Taking over the world Read More »
When Sara at Sew Sweetness released new patterns a couple weeks back, I knew I wanted to try it. I’m slowly working up to doing the Amy Butler Weekender bag by trying other bags along the way. Y’know, break down my fear a little and figure out what works and what doesn’t before I get
Finish! Aeroplane Bag Read More »
Angela shared her sewing journal project on Sew,Mama,Sew! Print out your own pages with her handy PDF. The Forest Quilt-A-Long is well on its way and I’m eager to get to paper piecing some blocks myself. I really have to find the time to use that Creativebug subscription, especially now
Thursday’s Things to Do Read More »
Come on over to Modern Domestic on April 28th and learn to make it with me.
Finish! Wiksten Tank Read More »
A new pattern from Sara at Sew Sweetness, I had to try it out. But I can never do things the easy way. I have to add a dozen layers of difficulty, of course. Instead of using the Kokka fabric I had originally intended, I did this with strips I recently bought: [side note: I
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I spent the weekend doing a little sewing, a rare treat for me. Thanks to the Worldwide Quilting Day giveaway, I need to check the website frequently to approve comments which means I don’t get to really do anything that requires me leaving the house for the day. So despite the rare treat of sunshine,
Starry, starry PJs Read More »
