I don’t know why it took me so long to complete this pillow project that’s supposed to be simple and quick!!! I finally hunkered down and made the pillow form myself instead of buying one at the store. And, voila – the pillow is completely completed – ready to be given to a friend for [...]
Archive for May, 2009
A cheerful pillow!
Posted in "Scraps" Projects, tagged "Scraps" Projects, General, Home Decor on May 28, 2009 | 8 Comments »
A romantic sort of girl…
Posted in Quilting, Quilts & Projects: Upcoming, Quilts: Pieced & Applique, tagged RJR Fabrics, Sommerset Cottage Fabrics RJR, Sunbonnet Sue on May 28, 2009 | 5 Comments »
The Sunbonnet Sue blocks are frequently done in 30′s reproduction fabrics. My next project would seek to re-package Miss Sue in more of a romantic, soft, dreamy, and dainty way with the Sommerset Cottage fabrics from RJR Fabrics. The quilt will be featured sometime next year in “Quilter’s World“: A sneak peek: I had a [...]
Spring picture with autumny implications
Posted in General, tagged Color Palette, David Austin Roses, Jude the Obscure on May 27, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Vicki graciously did a color palette for me on one of my Jude the Obscure shots: Revisiting the picture with the color palettes makes me think that these colors would make a great color combination for an autumn quilt. I don’t have an autumn quilt, and have always wanted to make one. These colors gave [...]
Lavender Smocking Part 2
Posted in Smocking/Heirloom sewing, tagged Bishop, Children's Clothing, Heirloom Sewing, Sewing for Children, Sewing for Infant, Smocked Bishop, Smocking on May 26, 2009 | 9 Comments »
One of the many things I have been working on is the lavender smocked bishop: I haven’t gotten much done, but I love the effect so far. Smocking the baby waves closely together created a braided look: I hope you have had a great start to your week. I am going to enjoy mine. I [...]
Covering the Ground with Blue
Posted in Gardening, tagged Gardening, Groundcovers on May 25, 2009 | 11 Comments »
I spent a little bit of time in the yard this morning, and am delighted that my groundcovers are gaining ground this year! I have a tendency to pick groundcovers with blue-hued blossoms: I hope you have enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy the rest of your day, and I will catch up with you [...]
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