Machines, Neet Finds, Sewing

Abandoned at the side of the road…

Yesterday on my way to work I passed by a pile of stuff put out for trash collection. On top of an old chair was this machine. I turned the corner and drove around the block for a 2nd look and decided to stop and pick her up.  There was a pressure foot, needle, bobbin… Continue reading Abandoned at the side of the road…

quilting, Sewing

The Very Strange Case of the Dear Jane Book

What has happened to the Dear Jane book by Brenda Papadakis? Type into Amazon to search for this book and you'll see it for $52.16 all the way to over $3,000 dollars!  What in the world is going on?  See screen shot below... Now.  Friends.  This is utterly ridiculous.  I have this book in inventory...well… Continue reading The Very Strange Case of the Dear Jane Book

quilting, Sewing, Working with scraps!

Border Auditioning

I have completed the log cabin and uneven 9 patch border for this scrappy quilt and am now auditioning fabric from the stash for the next round of borders! Here is the EQ7 file... ...and this was the original version I had in mind as a Christmas Quilt!  The applique is a skill set I… Continue reading Border Auditioning

Dealing with the unexpected, In the Studio, Pet Antics!, Sewing

Up-Cycling T-Shirts to help Our Dog Heal!

Hi Friends, Me here.  It's been a little crazy here lately and I haven't been able to sit down and get a post in until just now.  Last week I took our dog Holly in to the Vet for her annual exam and asked them to figure out what a big lump was on her… Continue reading Up-Cycling T-Shirts to help Our Dog Heal!