Before staring the “Dinosaurs” quilt last week I had to finish this shopping tote that I was asked to make for the “Pamper Me Please” raffle package for the Homosassa Arts, Crafts, and Seafood Festival which is this weekend. The Basic Shopping Tote is easy, versatile, sturdy, and functional. I changed this version a little—I made it a bit larger … ….oh there’s more
I have always LOVED the quilt designs by Elizabeth Hartman but didn’t have a reason to make one. I’m the type of sewist that doesn’t make things just because. Especially when I have to PAY for a pattern. But now I have a new grandson that wears dinosaur patterned clothes and has dinosaur prints on his bedroom wall plus a … ….oh there’s more
Happy Halloween! We attend an annual Halloween party that has a specific theme. This year it was “dead celebrities’ “. Terry and I were Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Ha! I’m not quite old enough to have actually watched their show when it was in primetime back in the 50s, but I did see the reruns. (cause we only had … ….oh there’s more
Taaaa Daaaaa….my autumn wall hanging! I have to say I had a “bear” of a time finishing it! But before I go into that sad sad story, some details….. I have always liked the Bear Claw or Bear Paw quilt block. For this quilt I was inspired by the block I made back in February 2021 designed by Robin Pickens … ….oh there’s more
I’m back! And where have I been? So much traveling. Mostly to see grandkids. Between trips I finally put my autumn wall hanging together. Almost finished. It’s a Bear Paw or Bear Claw quilt. More about it next week. I think I’ll have it finished by then and have some fun glamour shots ready for posting. This is just the … ….oh there’s more
I love decorating for every season. Or holiday. Or any celebration. Or perhaps I occasionally just make up a reason…. Halloween is one of my favorite! I waited until October 1st. Too late? Too early? Of course I had to make some Halloween crafts! This “Trick or Treat Bag” is a free project on the Thermoweb blog. I saw it … ….oh there’s more
Hurricane thoughts I have been watching…watching…watching as Hurricane Ian slowly approaches my home. My friends and neighbors met for our regular happy hour evening last Friday night. Of course the topic of discussion was the hurricane. At that point, the storm was coming up Tampa Bay which would have been devastating for us here in Homosassa. We were making plans … ….oh there’s more
Pencil pouches are a wonderful scrap buster plus they make great gifts. (And they are easy-peasy once you get the hang of them) I made these for two teenagers a few years ago for Christmas. Scalloping is a big deal here in Old Homosassa. Therefore, I added scallop shell appliques. The girls LOVED them! I made these for my two … ….oh there’s more
I had a request for sling identical to the one I was carrying around. My first sale! Not that I really want to sell my handcrafts. But anyhow, I agreed. Had to order more of the Rifle Paper Company Strawberry Fields. (Of course, I ordered extra for more fun projects for my office.) I finally made it and got it … ….oh there’s more
I finally finished my second “Perfect Picnic Quilt”. I stitched the binding on the last day of August so it was still summer! Threw it in the washer then dryer and it went directly up on the wall! So Pretty! It just brightens up my dining room! I was ate up with making totes and bags during August. I had … ….oh there’s more
