Hey all again, On Friday, as you recall from my last post, I was on my way to take some classes at the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo! This was the first time that I've ever taken classes at the expo so I was really, really curious if they would be worth my while. I'm… Continue reading Original Sewing and Quilt Expo – Chicago 2.0
The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo — Chicago
Actually, it's Schaumburg, IL but close enough as the flights from O'Hare can be seen going in and out overhead. Today is opening day at the expo and I hadn't planned on actually going today but I just reviewed my confirmation envelope and there is a big door prize drawing going on at 5:30pm each… Continue reading The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo — Chicago
The Couch and Chair Got Made-Over!
Did I mention we were having the couch and chair re-upholstered again? I'm not sure if I did, but just wanted to catch you all up on the project since it is finally finished. Here's the before; I didn't actually get a chance to take official BEFORE pictures of the couch and chair so this… Continue reading The Couch and Chair Got Made-Over!
It’s another t-shirt braid!
That's right, I couldn't resist the temptation to do another t-shirt braid. I just have to figure out how I can run this through the machine to make it go so much faster. I did an experiment just to see if what I was thinking would work. I braided off several feet and set up… Continue reading It’s another t-shirt braid!
Catching a Breather and just Daydreaming
Hey all! I had one of my recurring dreams the other night. I dreamed (again) that I abandoned everything and packed up a motor home and hit the road. Psychologically this dream has probably something to do with stress or a fear of dying young and unfulfilled, err or something like that. Who knows right? … Continue reading Catching a Breather and just Daydreaming
Spring! I Can Feel It! I Can See It!
Look! This is the Silver Maple in our backyard. The little stamens have opened up. These will turn into all those little whirly helicopter thingys you see falling to the ground in the spring. It's here! And I'm so thankful... ~Cathy
The Rug Is Done!
The braided t-shirt rug is all finished! I put the last stitch in this afternoon. I decided I wasn't going to go an extra round of three more t-shirts as my hand was beginning to hurt from all the hand stitching. It was really becoming a nuisance, with some sharp pain, so I stopped. As… Continue reading The Rug Is Done!
How about some Irish Colors for my rug?
Oh Heya! Seeing that I missed Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday to inspire me with some color combinations, I'm taking my next cue for the rug from St. Patrick's Day! Three more t-shirts got cut up last night and the rug is getting bigger... For the braiding, I've been sitting in front of the TV… Continue reading How about some Irish Colors for my rug?
More Stash Bustin! Making A Rug With All Those T-Shirts!
They just keep coming. Even though I give plenty of them away, the closets just keep getting stuffed with those t-shirts! Here's a whole bunch of them pulled right from the drawers. Even though there's still more to give away I'm tempted to see if I can't make use of some of these and turn… Continue reading More Stash Bustin! Making A Rug With All Those T-Shirts!
Scrap Attack Project – Martha’s Tomato Pincushion
I've been researching ideas of things to do with scrap material -- things besides quilting of course! For my first in a series of projects I chose to make some pincushions. This first pincushion is the classic Tomato and the project I'm following is from Martha Stewart. I'll link to her post here so if… Continue reading Scrap Attack Project – Martha’s Tomato Pincushion
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