No explanation of motive, gun law debate, security measure will bring back life as it was before for the families of the 20 little children and the adults who perished today in Newtown, CT. I cannot bear the photographs, the speculation, the endless news updates. It happened in our country, inside an elementary school, and I am stunned and ashamed. Stunned, as I cannot understand this tragedy. Ashamed, because I belong to the same race as the gunman. How does one comfort their families? How … [Read more...] about Newtown, CT
Snowman Table Toppers
It took our group of 8 a few days but we got them all done - 27 table toppers for Christmas! This is the second year that we choose a project and work on it together, each one ending up with a few gifts to give to family members or friends for Christmas. It beats working in the studio on your own! Each one measures 36" x 36" and no two are alike. We got organized, laughed, undid stitches, complained about machines, undid some more stitches, ate delicious potluck lunches... In the end, we were … [Read more...] about Snowman Table Toppers
Christmas Ribbon Wall Hanging Tutorial
Christmas ribbons are so beautiful! I love their designs, their shimmer... Abakhan, a fabric and crafts company based in the UK, sent me a roll of gorgeous Christmas ribbon this week, and I went right to work as I already had a design in mind. Borrowing from ribbonwork concepts, I had imagined a circle of leaves made of wire ribbon. Abakhan's ribbon was perfect for this project, as it had a green center, with extra wide gold borders, and it was very pliable, making it easier to shape the leaves … [Read more...] about Christmas Ribbon Wall Hanging Tutorial
Are you still sleeping???
It’s 5 am on 12/12/12. The wind is blowing ferociously. It feels like a long time ago when my 12-year-old woke up, walked upstairs, and fell asleep again, this time on the wrong bed, and on the wrong side of the bed (mine), while I was already there. It was all I could do not to fall off! Well, it has been almost four hours since. Counted sheep, had water, prayed. Nothing. The funny noises Chris was making, combined with his father’s snoring, formed a somber duet louder than the … [Read more...] about Are you still sleeping???
Free Log Cabin ebook
Fons & Porter sent me a copy of their Build your Best Log Cabin ebook for review. Log Cabin blocks are one of my favorite blocks, as they were the subject of my first 12 or 15 quilts! This 24-page ebook spotlights three popular log cabin blocks: traditional, courthouse steps, and chevron. It is a great resource for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Following instructions on how to assemble each type of log cabin block, you will find photographs of antique quilts, charts with strip … [Read more...] about Free Log Cabin ebook
Winner of Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day…
I participated in the Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day last week, and the winner is: 'vwlady'!!! I have sent you an email, and will forward your gift as soon as I receive your address! Set #1: 25 vwlady said... I'm working a new Christmas quilt for the bed....finally something Christmas-y for me! December 3, 2012 10:44 AM Congratulations!!! And remember, there is another giveaway this week! Read my post about it here. What a … [Read more...] about Winner of Sew, Mama, Sew! Giveaway Day…