I am not ashamed to say that I love the bluebird. This may go back to the early Disney movies I watched as a child. In these, Snow White sang to a bluebird and a bluebird was a special friend to Sleeping Beauty. And then there is that cool scene in Cinderella where the bluebird…
Category: Everyday Life
Each new day is a gift, and there is something in each day that is going to bring something to the rest of our lives. It is important to recognize these moments or sparks, and document them to look back on!
Picking Color Hues of Gray
We have had two new projects held up by the color pick of gray hues dilemma. How hard can it be to find seven shades of gray that gradate, comes in a fabric that works, and is available in the quantity that we need? Turns out it is quite a feat! And I thought red…
The Sewing and Quilt Expo Was Great!
The Sewing and Quilt Expo ended Saturday, and I have to say, I came home and fell asleep. (If you want to read more about it, click HERE.) Sunday I rested and mentally processed all that had transpired. I met so many wonderful people… Pins and Needles Sewing Center employees, sewing machine company reps,…
Off to the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo!
We are off to the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Cleveland/Akron OH! Does our excitement show? We will be located in the Pins & Needles Sewing Center’s booth with these lovely samples and our kits. If you are attending the show, please stop by and introduce yourself to Deb. She would love to meet…
Free Hood Pattern to Keep You Warm!
We have snow everywhere! My husband has spent hours out there shoveling over the past couple of days. And it is COLD. So how does this good man stay warm out there? He has a few of my snow hoods made from this free hood pattern. One is not enough, because we all know what…
Organic Cotton Is a Good Thing. Right?
The New York Times has an article titled “The Cotton Tote Crisis” today that raises so many questions in my mind that I do not have answers for… According to this article, an organic cotton tote bag requires daily use for 54 (Yes! fifty-four!) years, to offset its overall impact of production. ( I had…
Would You Join Me in Reaching Out?
It seems as if most of the country is experiencing some kind of upheaval in the weather. I am so thankful for a warm house and electricity during storms like we have been experiencing! Oh, the things we take for granted. There are those however, who do not have a roof over their head, or…
A Block is Born
The best part about doing a Mystery Quilt is putting that first block together from all those bits and pieces that you have been cutting and piecing. I was really anticipating the Grassy Creek block, as I had abandoned the suggested colors, which I do not normally do. I had found a large piece of…
A Block Emerges
I knew I was late to the party, but I didn’t realize I was THAT late! Bonnie Hunter’s last clue came out this past week for the Grassy Creek Mystery Quilt. Oh my! Friday morning when I opened the blog and saw that it was the reveal, I was so sad that it had taken…
Beginning the Grassy Creek Mystery!
I know I am late to the party, but I have finally begun Bonnie Hunter’s Grassy Creek Mystery Quilt. I love doing these mysteries. I always learn so much! I have been redoing my sewing room for the last couple of months, and have folded and sorted all of my quilt fabric by color. This…
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