Work in Progress

Sorry for my long absence again.  There were so many things that I had to take care of.  Anyway, how's your summer going?  Mine is going well.  A little life change and sewing!  Well, this is my latest project.  A wonky star quilt!  I was never much fan of star shaped quilts to tell you the truth.  I thought star shapes make it look too countryish to my liking.  But I love my wonky star!  I had so much fun making these blocks that I might offer wonky start quilt classes.  Sounds good?  Stay tuned.

I'm not enjoying machine quilting this size.   Mine ended up in about 72 x 60 inches.   This is my least favorite part of quilt making...

It's so frustrating...hand quilting is much easier and controllable.  And it is meditating...

Hand stitching the binding.  My favorite part of quilt making...

Summer Sale Ends Sunday

Tomorrow is the last day for the summer Sale.  Fabrics on the bolts are all 20 % off.  Sorry, fat quarters and remnants are excluded.  All notions and sewing patterns are on sale as well up to 40 %.  
We will be open at 12pm until 4pm.  

I am also showing some new fabrics from Japan here.  Sorry, they are excluded from the sale. cotton kimono prints...

cotton and linen blends...

double gauze in bunnies and apples...

double gauze in dots...

Summer Sale *Revised

Hi all,
Sorry for my long absence from this space.  I've been disconnected at home and work. 
I still need to work with my internet service provider.  Sigh...
So anyway, the shop will be closed until tomorrow, Wednesday the 18th, but we will have a summer sale as follows.

Thursday the 19th - Friday the 20th 1pm - 5:30pm
Saturday the 21st 12pm - 5pm
Sunday the 22nd  12pm - 4pm

Everything from the bolts will be 20% off, not precut squares.

Hope to see you then!

Is It Camping Season Yet?

regular cotton (top) and flannel...

i can't wait to make something with them...

The May Cover Photo

Hi all, I've been having a technical problem with my website for over a month.  I'm not able to update it at all. Hence the same cover photo for over two months.  And this is what I wanted to upload as the May cover photo.  Yes, I've been sewing and quilting.  I made this grocery bag specifically for strawberries that I buy at the farmer's market. Oh, I love it!  What are you sewing?

Happy Mother's Day

I hope you are celebrating a beautiful Mother's Day.

Sew & Tell

Is it wedding season?  Yes, Nick will be a lucky groom soon.  On his wedding day, he'll be wearing the tie second from the left in these photos.  And the others will be worn by his father, father-in-law to be, and groomsmen.  And guess what?  He made all of these!  Oh, I love it when a man sews.  It will be a very special handmade wedding. Congratulations, Nick!

Orange loops and lining...a nice detail...

Amelyn had her wedding some time ago, and now her second baby is on his way. And look at this mother's bag she made! It looks like it came from a fancy baby store, doesn't it?

And here is Laura who is Sarah's (one of the twins) teacher.  She is a new aunt and wanted to surprise her brother and his girlfriend with something cute for their baby.  She had never used a sewing machine before so this bunting was perfect as her first sewing project.  It should be hung in the baby's room in Ireland by now.  

And here is Kylee's dress that her grandma made.  Isn't that adorable?  Oh, the pockets and the sleeves...it's my favorite style!

Well, sewing doesn't always have to be for babies.  It's simple pure joy to make something for yourself.  I'm sure that's how Shane feels.  She says so with her big smile. I always love the shirts she makes. It's so Shane!

Thank you, everyone!!!