Archive for May, 2008
She Liked It
I have to tell you that my niece loved her frog thread catcher. At first she thought I was simply showing her one of my projects. She was admiring them without much excitement. Then it dawned on her that the frog was for her. She was so happy. Silly girl.
Quilting on the Road
Do you quilt while out on the road? I got some hand quilting done on my civil war quilt while we drove home from Kentucky on Sunday. If you travel in an RV and like to take your projects with you, there are some things you should double up on as far as supplies go. […]
Hanging Your Quilt
It is important to have the proper apparatus when you plan to hang a quilt. Wood that touches the fabric can cause discoloration of the fabric on a quilt. Improper hanging of a quilt can result in a quilt that begins to sag and causes stress on points in the fabric of the quilt. Here […]
The Right Window for Sewing
When we added the new room onto our house, I was thrilled. We finally have a place to entertain without feeling like we are stacked on top of each other. When we are not having company, it is a great place to set up my sewing machine. We have double glazed windows in that room […]
UK Bag
A month or so ago, I mentioned to a friend that I was making bags. I told her how my sister, who lives in Kentucky, also makes bags and she made one in Kentucky fabric. She was thrilled because she is originally from KY. She asked if my sister would sell her a couple of […]
Fun with Family and Friends
We made it to Kentucky to attend my niece’s graduation from nursing school. I have lost my voice from talking so much. We girls have been showing each other all the purses we have been making and comparing notes on what things work best to make them look nice. I am going to try some […]
Making Prairie Points
I love putting prairie points on my quilts. It takes a little more effort but it jazzes up a plain quilt. Here is the way to fold your squares when making prairie points.
Folding prairie points:
* Start with a selected fabric square.
* Fold the square into […]I Love My HUE Socks
Having a craft and sewing blog has introduced me to crafters of all types. I am in awe of knitters. How they can take a ball of yarn and make a beautiful sweater or pair of socks is beyond my capabilities. I’m afraid that I will be buying my socks. Don’t cry for me though […]
New Purse Pattern
I found the cutest purse pattern when I picked up my sewing machine on Saturday. My reverse button isn’t working very well so I left my machine after my class. It is still not fixed since they had to order a part. I just went in to pick up my machine.
I walked back to the […]Delicious Treats for Mom
If you want to show your mother how much you love her, you should shower her with gifts. You should buy her some delicious chocolate from GertrudeHawkChocolates.com. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates is a small company that began in 1936. They rely on traditional time-honored recipes. Using only the freshest ingredients has endured them to many faithful […]
