Long beach international quilt festival
My son loves owls, so when I saw this… So cute! I don't actually like the shape of the owls, but… I think it has potential. I want to do a big tree, with owls in holes in the tree, and on the branches, and the moon up on top. Somehow I have to make it cute, not scary or spooky. The 30s prints will help, I...
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I LOVE this fabric. It's gonna be a birthday present later this year… It's a benertex pattern/fabric/kit that I found at Quilters Garden in Placentia when I did the Southern California Quilters Run.I don't like kit quilts in general, but this one is so pretty. And it's a gift, so shortcuts are appreciated. These are the centers of the...
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My birthday was last week, and THESE were my b-day presents!…so I’ve been really busy reading and getting inspired!from the top:Blueprints of Fashion (I already have and love the sears catalog books, but this one is in COLOR!)The Sew-It BookPrinting by HandThe Sewing BookAlabama Stitch Book(not pictured: How to Make Sewing Patterns)(and I asked for one other book that’s on its way)(THANKS DADDY!!!)I also have been readingA is for Apron, from the library, and I might have to order it, it’s really good.reviews and sneak peaks to come...
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I’ve been super busy, I swear! lots of posts coming, up, but right now, this is my afternoon:thrift shop $1 XL womens shirt in super soft but thick doublelock knit cotton cutting a basic shape all the pieces done! front and back, old cuffs to become new ruffle sleeves, and long strips to strengthen the snap crotch. and then Babyzilla comes and “helps”...
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