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How to make a Bunting – Holiday Decoration
December 2, 2008 – 9:07 pm | Comments
How to make a Bunting – Holiday Decoration

I don’t think I new what a bunting was called until last year or so… I just thought “string of flags” or “pennants” or something. But a bunting it is, and it’s cute as anything.
I …

Sewing Room Plaque Project – Materials from Lowe’s!
September 7, 2008 – 9:42 am | Comments
Sewing Room Plaque Project – Materials from Lowe’s!

Since moving to Meridian, Mississippi, I have mostly been limited to my current stash of craft materials. You see, here, there’s no Michael’s, AC Moore, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Hancock Fabrics… really no craft store that I …

Milton, FL Craft Room/Office
May 24, 2008 – 6:00 am | Comments
Milton, FL Craft Room/Office

I never did post pictures of my craft area in Milton, did I?
I loved the color of the walls and the curtains (they were like that when we got there)… perfect. And they coordinated perfectly …

Tutorial: Indian Shisha (mirror) Embroidery
February 12, 2008 – 11:00 am | Comments
Tutorial: Indian Shisha (mirror) Embroidery

Shisha (the Hindi word for “little glass”) embroidery is also known as mirror-work or abla embroidery. Originally, pieces of mica were used as the mirrors, but later, thin blown-glass pieces were broken and used. Today, …

Made with Love Quilt
February 3, 2008 – 11:00 am | Comments
Made with Love Quilt

You know, I realized that I never updated about my quilt that I made in October!!! I teased you with cutesie illustrations but never showed you photos. So here they are!

The binding turned …

In Progress – Hedgehog Embroidery
February 2, 2008 – 11:00 am | Comments
In Progress – Hedgehog Embroidery

I was at work the other day when I thought of a hedgehog on a tire swing. I don’t think the children remind me of hedgehogs or anything like that… but children are cute and …

Winter Warmth Baby Blankets
January 24, 2008 – 6:00 am | Comments
Winter Warmth Baby Blankets

A couple of months ago, when I was at the fabric store, I got sucked in by the flannel. I mean, I couldn’t get out of that aisle! There’s so much cute stuff in there. …

3 Crafting Days ‘Till Belmont
December 4, 2007 – 9:44 pm | Comments
3 Crafting Days ‘Till Belmont

I finished up another batch of these zipper pouches. I love the way they look all together.

My bobbin box is one of my very favorite things…

And I always feel a sense of accomplishment when I …

Craft Show Set-Up Mock-Up
December 1, 2007 – 9:24 pm | Comments
Craft Show Set-Up Mock-Up

A couple of [tag]craft shows[/tag] I’m applying for require pictures (they’re juried), and one of the pictures has to be of the [tag]booth set-up[/tag]. Since I haven’t done any shows yet, I set it up …

Broken – 2, Bent – 1
November 29, 2007 – 9:38 pm | Comments

So far, in the last month or so, I’ve broken two [tag]sewing machine[/tag] needles and bent one (today). This is getting ridiculous! I know I’ve been [tag]sewing[/tag] like a crazy woman lately, and when I …

Still Crafting up a Storm
November 25, 2007 – 7:22 pm | Comments
Still Crafting up a Storm

Less than 2 weeks left until Belmont’s Bizzare. These two weeks will be filled with tons of crafting after work. I have a bunch of aprons left to finish, as well as other little projects.
I …

Crafting up a Storm for my First Show!
November 24, 2007 – 7:02 pm | Comments
Crafting up a Storm for my First Show!

Belmont Arts Center in Pensacola, FL is hosting a funky arts and crafts show December 8th, 2007.
And guess who will be there as a vendor… yours truly! So if you’re in the area, you …

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