I worked all day today on my four patch posey quilt. Have you ever heard of stack-n-wack quilts? Four Patch Posey quilts are similar in that you stack the fabric to make cuts. The Four Patch Posey reminds me of a kaleidoscope. Every time you put the pieces together to make a block, the pattern [...]
Are you ready to party?! From Friday, March 20, 2009 to Friday, March 27, 2009, The Ulitmate Blog Party 2009 is the place to be! There are many cool prizes to be won and many more cool bloggers waiting for you to check out! 5 Minutes for Mom knows how to party. Check them out [...]
I had to run to town to get supplies to complete this but I amazed myself and finished this purse today. I put a cell phone pocket on the back of the bag that has a Velcro closure. I love the fabric I found for the inside of the bag. It is green with little [...]
This week at Heads or Tails we were given the option of Tails and were told to think of something having to do with “point”. Well, my most favorite way to embellish a quilt or purse is to use prairie points. I first used prairie points in a quilt and then started putting them everywhere. [...]
Of all the purses I have made, it seems that everyone likes the ones with pockets. I added pockets to the outside of this bag. Both inside and outside pockets have velcro to keep them closed. I love the light black on dark black of this fabric. It can be used all year long. I [...]
A little hunting could get you a lot of luck during St. Patrick’s Day week. The Big Bag of Luck Giveaway March 13-23rd, 2009 Spring is around the corner. Are you ready to put that old leather handbag away and carry something bright and cheerful? Check out the beautiful handmade bags made by the members [...]
When my husband and I decided to get married, I had no interest in jewelry. I had a birthstone ring that meant a lot to me. My mom and dad let me pick it out my senior year of high school so it was very special to me. Other than that, I didn’t care much [...]
This weeks Heads or Tails is focusing on TAILS – “Springtime Memory”. This was a hard one until it hit me. I have a quilt that I call my springtime quilt! My mom made this quilt for me for my 50th birthday. It has so much work involved in the piecework that every time I [...]
Am I weird or just getting braver in my fifties? Many of you know that I love to sew and have been making purses. My sisters and I have just about every purse pattern ever to grace a fabric store. I have 3 bags cut out and laying on my sewing table ready to be [...]
