I did it! I learned paper-piecing! And it’s easy! And fun! LIfe-changing. (not really) I know! you don’t believe me! But….. After reading tutorials, and watching videos, and trying to understand it by staring at the pattern for a really looooong time, I actually watched the first three lessons of the Craftsy Class by Carol Doak. This is the first … ….oh there’s more
These tea towel are the most popular pin that I have on Pinterest. Been pinned over 8,000 times. But it’s on my other website “Just a Slice of Life in Perfect” and doesn’t bring any new viewers here. So I thought I’d repost with some updates. I love cute retro tea towels, aprons, and pot holders at Anthropoligie, Pottery Barn, West Elm, … ….oh there’s more
I didn’t get any paper-piecing done this week. But I have hope. I’ve been watching a Craftsy class with Carol Doak. I think I understand how to put it all together. I plan to start with the easiest one of the bunch. Something I was shocked to learn from Carol was that you can use your sewing scissors to cut … ….oh there’s more
So I was reading “Glamour’ the other day. (And you are thinking that maybe I’m a little too old to read Glamour and I’m going to respond that you are absolutely RIGHT!) But I will continue…. On page 74 in the August 2016 (the issue with Mila wearing denim on the front and wearing no makeup on the back) there’s “The … ….oh there’s more
Three more blocks DONE! Started with Block 32, The Constant Needle by Laurie Simpson. All applique. Quick and Easy! Then I did some piecing on the next block that I picked for this week, number 46, Twirl Time by Sarah Maxwell. I guess I’m getting used to working with these tiny bits and pieces because I sewed this one up … ….oh there’s more
Good Day Sunshine! Is there anything hotter than August in Florida? Oh wait, I know the answer to that, August in Phoenix. Been there. It’s an oven. But it’s REALLY hot here, too. So I decided to use the Sun for my August block. My Pinspiration was this sunflower block. I wanted this to have a fun look so for the … ….oh there’s more
I received an order from Fabric.com last week. (Shhhhh, don’t tell Addison that her mermaid fabric is here!) There’s enough for at least 2 mermaid tail sleeping bags (hopefully 3) and one shark. I also ordered three pieces to supplement my stash for the Splendid Sampler. My excuse is I needed to buy enough to get the free shipping that comes with a minimum of … ….oh there’s more
I have two hamelia in my butterfly garden. Also known as firecracker shrub, Mexican firebush, scarlet bush, and hummingbird bush. The bushes are subtropical and can’t handle cold weather so every year they die down to the roots but quickly rebound once the weather warms up. When I originally planted them I didn’t realize how big they would get and … ….oh there’s more
I’ve got 8 grandkids. Have I mentioned that about 100 times before? They are the inspiration behind a lot of my DIY projects. We don’t get to see them as often as we would like. Partly because three live in North Dakota. Even with that, we try to get to Bismarck/Mandan for some quality time in those few months between … ….oh there’s more
Sooooo, I make my own patterns. A lot. And I share them. But sometimes I’m kind of like “why reinvent the wheel?” I was looking for a zippered pouch to make. Something I could put my little stuff in. I HATE rooting around in the bottom of my bag searching for the ibuprofen or Altoids. Plus I like to keep that … ….oh there’s more
