I am getting the doll itch again... I made this one a while ago and it was as much fun as dressing up a little girl. Some dolls take two or three days to make, depending on how many hours I have available at the time, but they are worth it. I prefer to stuff them very firm, and like to paint on the shoes and facial features. Plain beige Kona muslim is my fabric of choice for the body, and since I do not make primitive dolls, I stay away from the tea-dyed variety. When I start them, I have an … [Read more...] about Fabric dolls
How do I know how much fabric to buy?
I found these beauties at Serendipity in Dagsboro, DE: Home of Christmas, by Stof. Rich shades of cream, grey, rusty brown, with golden outlines and dots... I am seriously considering another trip to the store to purchase more fabric! I am often reminded of the question which plagues most quilters, particularly beginners: How much should I buy of each fabric when I don't have a project in mind for them yet? During the early years of my fabric addiction, I used to buy a minimum of 2 yards … [Read more...] about How do I know how much fabric to buy?
Serendipity Quilt Store
Yesterday, the sun was shy at first, letting the clouds fool us into thinking we'd better change our plans for the day. Before I could even think about alternate activities, boys and husband were already at the beach. Realizing this would be my only opportunity, I quickly left to visit my favorite quilt store in Delaware: Serendipity. For the last two years, I have been following their adventures as they built and finally moved into a new location in September 2011, just a hop and a skip away … [Read more...] about Serendipity Quilt Store
Where in the World is Denise Russell?
Can you figure out from this picture? And they were delicious, too! The beach is beautiful, the water very warm, and hanging out with my in-laws is super fun! My boys seem to have returned to their roots, or should I say 'algae'? :-) I am surrounded by luscious greens, amazing hues of sky and ocean blue, bright sun yellows... I am breathing and dreaming color. What I need is a sketch book and some colored pencils so I can keep track of the ideas for future quilt projects. Instead, I did the … [Read more...] about Where in the World is Denise Russell?
Beagle blog?
Anita and Kelly, bloggers at Rhinestone Beagle, chose my Stain-proof Table runner as one of their favorite projects of all those featured on their Linky Party yesterday. That was soooo cool. You guys have got to check out their blog! It has lots of great craft ideas, for humans and dogs alike... … [Read more...] about Beagle blog?
Online shopping
I just got in the mail a package with charm packs (Blueberry Crumb Cake by Moda) I need to finish a quilt I designed in May. I ordered the fabric through www.equilter.com and it was fulfilled by http://papasoldshirts.danemcoweb.com/. The package arrived so quickly! And the best part: they were running a special on Moda pre-cuts, so I got 25% off. I am h-a-p-p-y!!! … [Read more...] about Online shopping