There is a very good reason…

… I am not a doll maker! Just look at my feeble and unsuccessful attempt at making a fabric bear! The bear is a free pattern from Bunny Hill designs. I followed the instructions in the making process and had great visions that it would look at least somewhat close to this – cute, cuddly, [...]

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Needlework: My “McMansions” Project – Part 9

Hello Everyone, I hope your day is going well for you. I thought I would start out my post with a few awards from recent months. Thank you ladies, for the gracious awards: Missy gave me: (Missy is a talented photographer who is also a fellow dishaholic and heirloom seamstress) I am passing on this [...]

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Completed: Lemonade Smocked Daygown

I am enjoying some down time from quilting deadlines, and am pleased that I am able to complete some heirloom sewing UFO’s. The latest is my lemonade smocked daygown: The pattern is from Ginger Snaps Designs. In fact it is identical to the pink daygown I completed a couple of weeks ago. But as you [...]

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Spring has sprung

My bunny egg platter joins me in wishing you a Happy Monday, and Happy Spring! It is made by Potting Shed, after the manner of the famous Dedham pottery. I especially like the crackled finish on the pieces. I hope your week goes well for you. I am catching up on some sewing. I will [...]

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A new purpose

I am not a pack rat, but for some reason, I just couldn’t bear throwing this cracked teacup away. This pitiful cup was shoved to the back of the cabinet – being relegated to a state of uselessness… I had read about how someone had turned a teacup into a pincushion – sorry, I can’t [...]

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