When I attended the American Quilters Society festival in Paducah this year, I saw a few gadgets that I found intriguing. One such gadget was the Flynn Quilt Frame. I actually sat down and used this quilt frame. I was impressed because he had the frame set up with the same Janome sewing machine model [...]
I love to bake. I refrain from baking because I find that I eat most of everything I bake. It is better for my waistline if I make quilts and purses. I do admire those who bake. There is an art to baking, especially when baking cakes. I have been looking at a newly discovered [...]
I am excited to say that I have joined a wonderful group of creative people and bloggers, Creative Bloggers. Today is the first day I have been a part and am already blown away by the first blog I have begun to read. Carol, who blogs on Shwanda.com, writes about her life as a mom [...]
Well darn! I didn’t know that Arby’s was still having their giveaway promotions. Today you get a free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase. Of course, I ate there yesterday. There is no coupon necessary for this promotion! Last week they gave away sandwiches. I really need to get in gear and take them up [...]
While surfing channels on television, I am always drawn to the true life dramas. I like watching a person react while his car is towed away. I want to find out how someone plotted a crime and then carried it out. I like to watch the drama unfold as the police piece together clues. This [...]
Have you seen all the packaged 5″, 10″ and fat quarters! The language of the quilter. But exactly what can you do with these size pieces of fabric? With the book LOOSE CHANGE and some time, you can make GREAT quilts. Beginning with an explanation of how many pieces in nickel (5″) or dime (10″) [...]
I had a very enjoyable Friday and Saturday attending the Women of Faith Conference in Indianapolis. I was however, anxious to get home and finish making this flower power VW luv bug slouch bag.
A few years ago, my mom and I put together a quilt for a friend who is battling cancer. Mom heard that sometimes patients get cold when going through treatment so she thought it would be nice if our friend had a quilt to keep her warm. She loved having the quilt and said it [...]
I have been noticing that many of the young gals like to carry slouch bags. I thought it would be fun to create these bags that hold everything except the kitchen sink. Not that a teen would want to carry the kitchen sink anyway. I hear they are allergic to things that require cleaning. LOL [...]
I absolutely love it when great Etsy sellers have giveaways! I always check out the giveaways on Audrey’s Give Aways blog and this week JPAT has graciously offered this lovely pouch as a Give Away Prize. She describes this cute little pouch in the following manner: This little zip pouch has so many wonderful uses. [...]
