cards, fabric, gadget case, quilt, vintage | in old quilts new life | Email Article | Permalink Monday, April 16, 2012 at 1:05PM These little beauties are special...
...these were made to accomodate a mini notebook that you can buy
almost anywhere. When you have filled your yummy fabric journal with
lists, and notes and journaling - just pop it out and add in another!
art journal, fabric, notebook, quilt, vintage | in old quilts new life | Email Article | Permalink Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 8:37AM 
It seems I can't get enough of these beautiful vintage quilts. I love the
way they look as repurposed covers for a journal. Dyed binding, fabric
flowers, wool leaves and waxed Irish linen thread add charm to each
unique book. There is something very lovely about holding a book that
feels chunky, soft and well loved. See more of these repurposed journals
here.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 10:30AM There is nothing like repurposing a favorite find. You fall in love over
and over again - each time you make something wonderful with it...
These sweet little beauties were created using $2 cotton tote bags
from Michael's Craft Store. Quilt blocks, flowers and ties were all cut
from a favorite old quilt. I added a small embellishment to the back and
an inside pocket - also cut from the quilt.
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 9:47PM
A while ago I made this sweet {farmhouse chic apron} ... it was, surprisingly my first sewing project ever, on a machine, even though I had been collecting fabric for years...and sewing little things by hand ...
... when I showed my pals, they encouraged me to send it in to (apron-ology) magazine. Imagine my surprise when they accepted it into their February 2012 issue!
I had posted a few photos but somehow when I was updating some computer/blogger information this post, among others, was lost. Since the apron is to be featured this month, I thought I should recreate the post ... so here it is.
... I am a collector of fabrics. I do not need a reason to buy them. I have stacks and stacks of favorite textiles lining the shelves of cupboards in the studio. One day I happened to move something and there was a little pile of neatly folded calico's ... and an apron was born.
... I have fond memories of a favorite grandmother wearing an {apron} at all times. She was the matriarch of a hard working farm. No matter which chore she was immersed in, you could find her bedecked with an {apron}.
... and while {Granny's} aprons were not neatly starched and spotless, they were {loved}. Each one of us grandchildren would find a way to bury ourselves within her {apron strings} ... she would dry our tears, wipes our mouths, and mop up our spills with her {apron}.
To don an {apron} is a wonderful thing for me ... a reminder of my past and the love that a sweet and wonderful woman gave to me. I think of her often, as I brush crumbs into my pocket ... Granny keeping her post tidy ...
... and so the {farmhouse style}. A gentle reminder of what I remember. What I {love}.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 7:03PM
Super easy...super pretty...and a wonderful birthday surprise!
Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 3:27PM
I was recently honored with a feature article in this newest edition of (apron-ology)! Hitting stores February 1st! {thank you to all those at (apron-ology)}
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11:48AM 
There is some new {woolie love} in my studio. I have just finished dyeing a new batch of roving
and the results are in...{LOVE}. {Sweet Sherbet colored rings for spring. $8.}
...they remind me of tiny beautiful nests...
{Marbled Colors beautifully needle felted together}
{A brighter shade in the name of color}
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 11:57AM 
bag, flowers, recycle, reusable, ruffles, vintage | in Home Made, Newsworthy | Email Article | Permalink Monday, January 9, 2012 at 4:22PM 
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