Monday, July 12, 2010

garden spots











I think my love of fabric evolved from gardening and decorating. I love to share my garden and yard. I guess that's why Amy Butler's flower prints appeal to me. The last picture is the door to my herb garden. I have planted the man(Burger King man according to my brother in law) maybe he will look better with more plants.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

New Stuff at the store




My version of angelina fibers


I made this mask for a presentation at the Kalamazoo Sewing Guild . I had a riot. The fibers only bond to themselves using a press cloth and a warm iron. I bonded them in thin layers then glued them to a timtex shape. Of course, embellished with crystals and thread. I probably won't be going to New Orleans anytime soon, but I will be ready when I do!

Doesn't this remind you of candy?



We really like how this fabric feels. Lucky me ..... Sally had the bookcases made and the fabric organized 2 days after the fabric arrived. I really do like how it looks! Its afforable and a good basic fabric.

Sunday, May 9, 2010


Betty giving me advice!

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

In the Beginning Fabric too pretty to cut up


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The Totally Triangular pattern is good for big prints. I really like Jason Yenter's fabric it feels like silk, not cotton. I added a close up picture of this fabric, my first photo didn't really show how cool this fabric is.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Basicgrey quilt using dunkards path rulers




I just finished this quilt and was amazed how easy it was. I used one pin at the beginning of each seam and the rest was controlled by how you hold the fabric. I can't find any bad seams....oh so cool! The only bad thing about this quilt was having to cut up the cool fabric.

Jenny Haskins Heritage BOM


I have finished the next heritage block. It went together nicely, except I embroidered the small roses directly on the block. Sewing and cutting them did not work so well. Practice your free motion skills for class. Look for my email this week.

embroidery

Sunday, May 2, 2010

My new porch fan


I finally had some free time today.... I started my porch project. Check out my new fan blades. I can hardly wait to make pillows to match. I plan to go to the paint store this week and match one of these colors and paint my table. I have already made the Delhi quilt for my loveseat. Maybe by the end of June my porch will be complete.