As mentioned earlier, I’m trying to finish three quilts this month. This is a lofty goal. Realistically speaking, I’ll probably complete two out of three. So how am I doing? Baby Quilt #1  Almost done! It needs a label. Since I’m giving it as a gift, I’ll wash off the cat fur before I drop it in the mail.   Baby Quilt #2 I pieced the top. I like it. My old iron gave me a [...]

I’ve been meaning to post my two cents about a couple books . This review will feature the following books: For Christmas, I received In Stitches by Amy Butler. Several people have blogged about this projects. Then I spotted it in the store. I loved how she used fabric to make the home comfy. I want to duplicate the feeling. While I’ve yet to make anything, I’m planning on making the hot pads, the apron, [...]

Last night, I discovered a new craft book. Sunset magazine had a little review on Photocraft: Cool Things to Do with the Pictures You Love. The magazine showed a display of photos in CD cases. Since I received a new color printer for Christmas, I thought, “I could do that.” Lucky me, the book is available at the local library. I get to review it before I decided it is worth my pennies.

I’ve been looking for stamp pads that would work on fabric. Years ago, I remember that Fabrico stamp pads qualified. However, I couldn’t find a Fabrico stamp pad to save my life. Finally, a found the right link on the web. Fabrico stamp pads are now known as VersaCraft stamp pads. Yeah! I just wish Joanne’s sold them. I’m putting together and order. I’d like to take advantage for free shipping.

I’m moving right along with the baby quilts. On Friday I finished piecing Baby Quilt #2. No pictures today. Yesterday I purchased the necessary quilting supplies, specifically thread. Somehow I manage to quilt most of my quilts on my domestic sewing machine. I have mixed feelings about this process. I enjoy the fact that I can finish my own quilts. I like being apart of the whole process. On the other hand, I really wish [...]

I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. Snow is just a fact of life and a good excuse to head to the mountains. While in school K-12, I never had a snow day. It was unheard of. I went to college at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Winter are a little harsher there, mostly colder. I had my first snow day while at Utah State. While I don’t remember the details, I remember [...]