Late last week I was able to finish and pack up this custom order for 25 index card holders! My customer asked me to stitch three different inspirational words on the holders. Believe: Matntra: and Believe; Although I’m using the same design for each one, I tried to make each branch and bird unique. The… Continue Reading
Liam has had a busy month, and last week was the cherry on top of the sundae! He had an early start Thursday morning north 5 hours to Fresno – we were so lucky that another member of his high school band, Teddy, a clarinet player, also made the All State band. Teddy’s Dad had… Continue Reading
I’m so happy to be part of Amy Ellis’s blog blitz for her second book: Modern Basics II! Amy and I have been internet friends for years now, and I’ve loved watching her grow. Her ability to create SO MANY quilts in the midst of her busy family kitchen just boggles my mind! Just like… Continue Reading
My hubby has been very involved in the planning and execution of the inauguration of the new president of the University of Redlands, Dr. Ralph Kuncl. Yesterday was the big event, and as a faculty member I was part of a huge procession of faculty and digitaries: Although it had rained the night before, it ended… Continue Reading
I’ve been stitching away on my order of 25 index card holders. The longest step was the actual stitching of the design onto each main piece: You may have seen a couple comments on Facebook this weekend on my inability to divide 24 by 3 or simply count to 24…it is harder than you think… Continue Reading
Another weekend, another honor group concert – but this time it was with Logan! He’s been playing cello for many years now (I think he started in 2nd grade, but am not quite sure…years tend to blur together!), and has been playing in different levels of preparatory string orchestras at the UoR Community School of… Continue Reading
February – you are such a short month…and now you’re more than halfway over! I’ve got a very busy week and a half ahead, lets see where I am and what I think I can accomplish: February Goals Finish demo Easter baskets Feb 5 100% 25 Custom index card holders for Kathi Feb 15 40%… Continue Reading
I’ve been working on an order of 25 index card holders. After deciding on the color scheme and design comes the worst part…cutting out all the pieces. The outside will be a multicolor wild rice fabric, those are on the right. Then the inside will be one of the three colors I use to dye wild… Continue Reading