Archive for November 2012
A Sewing Handbook
I loved making my Colette Mini Bloomers so much that I want to learn more about sewing clothes. To that end, I’ve picked up a copy of The Colette Sewing Handbook. My goal is to work my way through the entire book, learning some useful skills and techniques along the way. I’ll be updating my…
Read MoreI Can Sew Clothes
Thanks to all the great people I’ve met online recently (mostly thru the #talknt tweetchat), I’ve really be inspired to spend more time in my sewing dungeon – also known as the basement. I’ve managed to piece, quilt, and bind a lap quilt, put together a Weekender Bag with matching Brush Roll, a complete the…
Read MoreFriday Favorites
There are things that I have always been my favorite – like my husband and mint chocolate chip ice cream. But, it doesn’t hurt to add a few things to my favorites list every now and then. Here are a few of my favorite things right now. 1. Epic Room Makeovers Vintage Revivals‘ recently did…
Read MoreFiery Labyrinth Ready for the Quilter
I’m always amazed how much faster quilt backs go together than the front, even when you have a decorative back. The back on the White Labyrinth quilt was supposed to have a 20-inch inset block in it, using the fabrics from the front. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough strips in lengths I needed, so my…
Read MoreThe Inevitable Political Post
So late last night it became official that Barack Obama would remain the President of the United States. But this post isn’t about the election, the candidates, or even the issues. It’s simply about the hatred that I have seen from friends on both sides of the aisle. For the last month, I have seen…
Read MoreZen Chic Quilt Top
I have finished the quilt top for my Zen Chic White Labyrinth quilt, which I have dubbed my Fiery Labyrinth Quilt. It’s not near as perfect as I would have liked. Somehow my blocks ended up being much more rectangular than square, which would have been fine if they were all going the same way. …
Read MoreHomemade Chicken Pot Pie
This is the recipe for Chicken Pot Pie that my mother-in-law makes. It’s based on the Betty Crocker recipe, with a few variations. The crust I use for this is her mom’s. Printable Recipe
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