The next step in the Quilted Mat Sew Along! This time you are supposed to actually quilt your layers. First you use basting pins to hold everything together (backing fabric with right side out, batting, then quilt top layer right side up). Then get quilting! I just did straight lines on either side of my pieced … Continue reading »
I have an art show (just me!) for the month of July at the Bethlehem Public Library. I applied for a spot over a year and a half ago, the waiting list is so long. So now I am working on and finishing up work that I want for that, like these pieces: This one … Continue reading »
Are you doing the Quilted Mat Sew Along? Even though I have made quilts before, I am still a newbie and thought this sew along would be a great way to practice the basics, plus keep me on task. My mat is going to be a sewing machine mat, for under my machine when I … Continue reading »
Now that we saw my Mom for her Mother’s Day and birthday celebrations, I can share with you what the Wee One and I made for her. I made her this art tote, with great pockets in the front for keeping supplies handy, plus a big pocket for sketch books, etc. The Wee One and … Continue reading »
Hi! Welcome to the “It’s for the Birds” blog hop. Thanks to Mary and Madame Samm for organizing the hop! If you are new to my blog, I hope you will check out some of my other posts and tutorials. If you like what you find, you might want to subscribe to my blog to … Continue reading »
Here are some recent creations that have been keeping me busy. This big grey cat (whom I have named Edgar) has beanies in his bottom third so he stands up nice and tall, all by himself. He is over a foot tall. I kind of love him– a lot. His forlorn expression makes me think … Continue reading »
The Wee One and I love to paint, particularly with watercolors. When he was on his butterfly kick earlier this week, he made about a dozen of these oil pastel and watercolor butterfly paintings: I joined him and made two little spring themed watercolors, just for fun. These were definitely inspired by our nature walks, … Continue reading »
Remember that sneak peek of something I finished that I was pretty darn excited about? Here it is! An original design for a Frida Kahlo art doll that I made for a plushie swap. The person I was assigned is a doll artist and has made many dolls. After looking through some of her creations, … Continue reading »
My son is obsessed with butterflies lately! It must be the springtime air. He has drawn no less than 2 dozen butterfly pictures in the last week, so when he discovered these butterfly bodies in my stash of craft supplies, he was delighted. My mom gave them to me years ago, so I am not … Continue reading »
I made my first pair of kid’s pants! Sew Jereli put out a call for pattern testers for a quick & easy pants pattern she made, and I jumped at the chance. I had hoped to be more on the ball with the Kids’ Clothing Week Challenge, but I just have too much going on … Continue reading »
