My best friend’s daughter goes to a private school here in town. In the first grade the children are presented with a prayer book. Now, my Marnie is pretty fabulous and can do a lot of things. Sewing is not one of them. She called me and asked if I’d make the cover. She sentContinue reading “I’ve Got it Covered”
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Dressing Up
I needed to take a break from the seven commission quilts I’m making (more on that later) and decided to make a skirt. The pattern is from my from my friend Mary’s book, Little Girls, Big Style. This book is a must have for anyone that wants to make a boutique wardrobe for little girls.Continue reading “Dressing Up”
Sugar and Spice
Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s what little girls are made of. It’s so true and I’m thrilled that this quit is going to one of the sweetest little girls ever. I finished the quilt for Ava and I love it! So does she, and more importantly, her mom. I finished quilting and bindingContinue reading “Sugar and Spice”
Handmade not Homemade
Handmade not homemade. Seems like a silly set of words to compare but there is a difference. Â I think most artists would agree. To me handmade implies that an item was made by (usually) a single person and a considerable amount of thought, time and love went into it. Think about a handmade quilt, dressContinue reading “Handmade not Homemade”
Miss D
Judith DeRitter, or Ms. D as we called her, was the house mother for my sorority when I was in college. I loved Ms. D and visited with her daily. I always enjoyed our chats and her endless wisdom. I think she passed away a few years ago and I wish I had a chanceContinue reading “Miss D”
Tree
I gave birth to Q Man 6 weeks before my friend gave birth to her daughter, Miss A. Of course, I made a quilt for Miss A. Well, technically I’m still making it. I gave it to my friend at her shower. In February.  I took the unfinished top back from my friend the other dayContinue reading “Tree”