Good friends of ours had a baby just under a week ago and named her Teagan! Teagan has a big sister named Maren who LOVES pink and (her Mom) green. (look, here she is with a cute little pink print I won and gave to her). So I had to make some big sis, little…
I got an email the other day from Lidija, of the blog BluDor Magazine. She wrote me to thank me for the videos of free motion machine quilting I’ve got posted on my site. After watching me stitch she used the same technique to write nursery rhymes on the side of the hanging cradle she…
My next “Ask Candy” post is live over at alamode stuff. Remember this quilt? Amy sent in a question about how to wash newly made quilts, and the answer is here!
I’ve always loved round robin quilts, quilts that spend a bit of time with different people, each person adding their own special twist to it. I have not had time to do one of these since starting my blogging adventures – until now! One blog I’ve really enjoyed reading for awhile is “amylouwho“, the blog of Amy…
This has been the week of small projects! Although I could look at this and think I haven’t goeen enough done…instead, I’m just happy to be getting some small things off my list! Actually, these weren’t even on my list, they’re new commissions that have cropped up and need to get in the mail! First…
It’s my day to host the Blog Baby Shower for Lindy Turner! Lindy of Crafted By Lindy is having baby #2!! To celebrate, we (me, alamodestuff and Smidge Box) are having 3 days of giveaways!! When thinking about baby showers, I immediately think of my go-to present for a baby shower: a bunch of dyed…
I’m so excited – I’m co-hosting a blog baby shower next week for Lindy Turner (aka Crafted By Lindy)! Baby #2 is on her way!! Originally thought up by alamodestuff Linda, Leslie from smidgebox & I are joining Linda to throw Lindy a virtual BLOG BABY SHOWER. (Yeah, I know, all the L’s are confusing…
Dear Max, If I may say so , you are one lucky guy! As the youngest of my niece/nephews, you reap the benefits of your Auntie Candy having learned so much and improved her creative skills! When you were born, she made you and awesome piece of art to adorn your nursery walls, a cute…
I’m getting a couple of commissions out the door today. The first is little cousin, big cousin pair of Freshly Picked Baby outfits. My harp playing customer loved the little one, and asked if I couple make a similar one for his older cousin. I love the alternating colors! Next up, some ruffle tees for…
One of the new things I’ve been working on for a big show that’s coming far too quickly is something for the wee ones of the world. I found some lovely soft, snuggly snap crotch rompers (onesies if they’ve been made by Gerber) made from Organic cotton – woohoo! I dyed up a couple of…
My name is Candy Glendening...and I’m addicted to color! I dye fabric so I can have just the hue & texture I want, and then use it to make art quilts and “everyday art”.
My name is Candy Glendening,and I’m addicted to color! I dye fabric so I can have just the hue & texture I want, and then use it to make art quilts and “everyday art”.
