I’ve been busy making some Christmas gifts* that I can whip up on days that both kids are napping. Scarves for the boys down the street, and of course, for Little Mister, too. And a voile wrap for my mother-in-law. It’s the size of a pashmina and made from one of Anna Maria Horner’s lovelyContinue reading “Wrapped”
Category Archives: sewing
Indigo
I love Oriental fabrics. I mean really, really love them and I make a lot of quilts with Oriental fabrics. So when I was at market in fall 2009 and four months pregnant with Quinn I didn’t feel badly when I dropped a chunk of change on some indigo fabrics. I knew I wouldn’t beContinue reading “Indigo”
Little Girls, Big Style
My friend Mary wrote a book. It’s called Little Girls, Big Style. The book was just published by Stash books and I can’t wait to get my copy! Â I’ll get mine Saturday at her book signing at my favorite local quilt shop. If you are in the Atlanta area you can get a signed copy,Continue reading “Little Girls, Big Style”
Copycat
I like to make gifts. It’s fun, WAY more personal and often much less expensive. Okay, well sort of. If you factor in time it’s more expensive, but hey! a one of a kind gift is priceless. I always peruse catalogs, brochures, etc. to find inspiration. I tear out anything that catches my eye andContinue reading “Copycat”
Burp
A friend of mine gave me some adorable burp cloths when I had Q man in March. I absolutely LOVE them and use them all the time! She bought them at a boutique shop just north of town. I quickly realized that burp cloths like these would make perfect gifts. They are super easy toContinue reading “Burp”
25 hours in a Day
I need more time in my days. I’m pretty darn efficient, and focus on the task at hand, but I always have more I wish I could have accomplished by the end of the day. I am grateful that little mister still naps for two to three hours a day and goes to school twoContinue reading “25 hours in a Day”
Busy, busy Bee
I’ve been working fast and furiously on gifts lately. Little mister has four birthday parties in the next few weeks, and Christmas is around the corner. Teacher gifts, play group gifts, family…the list gets long. My best friend has twin girls. They turn four next month, so I made them each a little purse. PerfectContinue reading “Busy, busy Bee”