I’m pretty excited - I sold 3 camera straps yesterday!!! The two Denyse Schmidt ones went right away, which doesn’t surprise me. I need to make some more of those RIGHT AWAY. And an owl strap is making its way to Poland! So awesome! My sales were to NY, LA and Poland…how’s that for a… Read More
I had a ball sewing with the LA Modern Quilt Guild yesterday at the Saturday Sew. I got all 45 blocks done for my crazy nine patch (thanks to Elizabeth at Oh, Fransson! for the awesome tutorial.) Although, somehow, I managed to mix up the stacks and ended up with two of the same fabrics… Read More
We’ve been hard at work around here…first with the cake pops, which were a big hit: Then we worked very hard on valentines for little buddy’s preschool class…he’s a great stamper! My husband and I didn’t manage to get anything for each other…I can’t decide if I like that or not. On one hand, it’s… Read More
Okay, I’m going crazy! I registered for that class! I’m enrolled in Heather Ross’ Fabric Design workshop at PNCA’s Summer of Making. “But you live in CA…that’s crazy”, you say! Yes, well, my husband said, “let’s make a road trip out of it!” And that was all I needed. There were only 15 spots in… Read More
I’ve been overusing that word in the last few days, and hearing a lot of John Cusack references in answer, but there’s no other word for it. I’m feeling good about things…so good, I went out and bought a few quick pick lotto tickets! But that’s not what we’re here to talk about. I got… Read More
Oh man. It’s been an exciting day. We were headed to the library, but instead, I thought, “hmmm, I wonder if Marshalls has any Munki Munki pjs anymore” because I had read a couple people found them there… (FYI - my most favorite illustrator/fabric designer, Heather Ross, does the artwork for Munki Munki. The pjs… Read More
I finished some sewing just in the st. nick of time. A tree skirt, thanks to Jacquie’s tutorial over at sewmamasew.com, an improved pillow from the scraps of the tree skirt, and a quick little blanket for the couch. The microplush blanket was only $5 at Walmart, then I sewed on some ribbon to make… Read More
I love that I’m correctly identified as a veteran in some mass mailing database. This email made me feel super special :) Thanks to all my fellow vets - I’m honored to be among you! Abigail — Today, on Veterans Day, my message to you is simple: Thank you. Thank you for your selfless service,… Read More
My mother’s day gift was a big fat gift certificate for Fat Quarter Shop. I got lots of booty, and found a little more on Etsy. Jealous?
