I wanted to pick a theme for the giveaway comments that would generate good vibes and reflect the spirit of the holidays. You all came through with amazing stories and heartwarming sentiments! The energy from your big hearts and generous souls carries a beautiful message of hope. We’re in very good hands. It’s just a…
Quilting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time by Katherine Bell is a beautiful book. It has a soul that will touch you much more profoundly than you might anticipate at first. It inspires by documenting the movement that has existed since women first started creating with needle and…
Aren’t these cute! Designed by Cathy Gaubert, it’s a part of a new downloadable book called Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations published by Lark books. The Toadstool Ornament pattern is available as a free download. pink chalk fabrics ~*~ new arrivals ~*~ free patterns ~*~ on sale
The gift of time! Clearly at the top of many, many lists. Hopefully Santa has read the comments and will grant a bit to all of us this week! The lucky winners (I added in the comments for the duplicate names): the book – LizD fat quarter set 1 – Wen fat quarter set 2…
I received two lovely books in the mail from publisher Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Sometimes that happens, I just receive books out of the blue. I love giving them away here. I also enjoy reviewing them but the whole 9 days left to Christmas thing has me in a bit of a panic so let’s…
I just love blogland. Rebecca Yaker (co-author of One-Yard Wonders) saw my last post and sent me a link to the photo of my mom that I told the story about! That image makes me so happy. I hope you enjoy it too. The camera lens was a super wide angle, you can see me…
12/13/09: giveaway winners announced There is a very funny story related to how I got this book at Quilt Market. My mom doesn’t sew but thoroughly enjoyed walking the show floor. She viewed the experience through a lens that captured opportunities I never would have spotted. There was a line of people waiting to meet…
I purchased this necklace for myself from Nancy Hom of Sunlan Designs, an amazingly talented silversmith and jewelry artist. It’s a cuckoo bird and I LOVE it so much. I’ve got to figure out a way to see her work again soon! A Christmas gift for Caitlin. Sam Trout is a very cool looking artist…
I’m a craft show quick browser. I sort of speed around looking left and right and stopping at things that call my name. Matthew Porter‘s artwork immediately caught my eye. I didn’t even know what he was selling but I knew I had to stop. Matthew had an eclectic set of products all carrying his…
Exhilarating, inspiring, serendipitous, joyful, and exhausting. I’m feeling thankful that I followed through on participating in the Indie Banditas Bazaar this past weekend on Bainbridge Island. I had that last minute stress of knowing I didn’t have enough finished goods for sale and wondering if I’d be too embarrassed to even set up my table….
