Easiest Accessory Bags Ever is a sewing pattern by Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree Quilts. It’s been on my ‘to make’ list for some time now. Leil’s birthday party provided the opportunity. I managed to make 3 of them while staying up late to monitor the sleep over goings ons. Not a recommended approach, I…
Last day of school is tomorrow. The homework stopped Friday. Caitlin smiled all weekend and so did mom. We both realized that she has not had a single weekend since September 1st without homework. That includes all holidays including the winter break and spring break. I’ll keep my rant short on the pressure ridden, accelerated,…
The LiveSTRONG Challenge bike ride takes place here in Seattle on June 21. The charity event proceeds are all donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The LAF focuses on cancer prevention, access to screening and care, research, and the quality of life for cancer survivors. Tonya is participating in the ride and raising donations. All…
Sometimes a girl just needs a new wristlet. I promptly went home and stuffed this with car keys, my license and a tube of lipstick then headed over to work my shift at the 8th Grade Banquet last Saturday. The thing I love most about local craft fairs is meeting the maker. Michelle of y.t….
My friend Michelle Vukic’s booth featured her beautiful line of cards and jewelry. These are the goodies I came home with. I swiped a description of her work from her website (Sandbox Cards and Gifts): “Most of my watercolor paintings are little “vignettes” of the nature around me, including local birds, local flora and farm…
The Indie Banditas Bazaar took place this past weekend on Bainbridge Island. Pink Chalk was supposed to be there but I pulled out the week before Quilt Market. I started hyperventilating as I was reviewing my deadlines and commitments, something had to give and it was a booth at the bazaar. I made it there…
The end of the school year arrives at exactly the same time every year. Amazingly, I forget the chaos that defines the period spanning May 15 to June 17. Of course, if my kids did all their homework when it was assigned much of the last minute frenzy could be avoided. But alas, they don’t….
The Socialite Dress pattern by Anna Maria Horner. Made and modeled by Susan. This is such a fabulously stylish, flattering and easy pattern to make. It has a limited number of pattern pieces, lots of ease and detailed pattern instructions. A customer inquiry kicked off the inspiration to use different fabrics for the yoke and…
