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Okay Jess, peek all you want!
I received a quilt order right around the time I committed to the fabric for Baby Brielle’s quilt, so with a little tweaking and a lot of thought on the design, I actually made two quilts at the same time. The quilts are pretty much the same with the only real difference being the binding. On this first one, I used the pale yellow pinstripes with the dragonflies and butterflies for the binding but I have something else in mind for the second one. I delivered this quilt to Lauren last week to be given at a baby shower this past weekend. I already received a report that the mother-to-be “LOVED” (with all capitals) the quilt. Hearing that response makes me...
Read MoreSpools of Sunshine
I bought this thread on an afternoon field trip two weeks ago and couldn’t wait to use it. The yellows range from a light butter yellow to a deep daffodil shade. It is so lovely and versatile. I used it for the birthday bag tote for Charlie but I am already envisioning so many other possibilities besides embroidery. There were several different shades to choose from so I am pretty sure I will be going back for more. Soon. Real soon....
Read MoreSummertime in the City
Well, sort of. It is only March but I am already plotting and planning for the summer. Spring is wonderful in New York, filled with temperate weather with is neither too hot or too cold. But it doesn’t last long and I can see the steamy days ahead of me. After a quick internet search, I found this Kwik pattern and can’t wait to make some cute summertime sleepwear with a little matching robe. So cute and it will put an end to my days of streaking through the...
Read MoreRulers of Engagement
It seems like it took me way too long to really embrace the magic of good rulers. I think it is because I am mostly self-taught that I flailed around so long without a good ruler. What was I thinking? A couple of weeks ago, I learned the hard way that some plastic rulers melt when you use them with an iron. Whoopsies. But it turned out to be the best thing that ever happened. It made me go down to Purl Soho and pick up a new, amazing ruler. It is as wide as my cutting mat and is designed so it doesn’t slide across the fabric, meaning straighter cuts and more control. Other wonderful features that I never even knew existed were all the different cutting marks....
Read MoreSomebody Is Turning Four Today
One of my favorite little friends is turning four years old today. I did a lot of good thinking and decided that what every little girl needs is her own tote bag for carrying very important stuff. I was also inspired by some amazing thread I picked up on a lunch time field trip to the Garment District. The yellow thread is painted so it changes from very light butter yellow to a deep daffodil color. I kept thinking about how it would look on chocolate brown fabric and then the light bulb went off. Since I have no sense of proportion for young bodies, I have a sneaking feeling that the bag is probably a little too long and deep, but heck, that just means more stuff that...
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