Category Archives: Ideas

A New Venture

…I’m sewing again! And this time I’m actually taking a risk and stepping out on a limb. I’m making bibs to sell on Etsy. I’ve got 10 cut out right now. I’ll keep you posted. The big obstacle I’ve got … Continue reading

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Kimberly Bag plans and Fabric

Ordering fabric from Fabric.com isn’t nearly as fun as ordering from Quilthome.com. Quilthome sends you fabric folded so beautifully and wrapped with such love you hate to unfold it to use it. You get a personal note. Even the receipt … Continue reading

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Isabel’s official Quilt Plans

Today is Isabel’s due date. And I am pleased to say that I have met my goal of having her twin quilt designed and all the fabric in hand before she is born. My new girl is getting a 1930’s … Continue reading

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April Pattern Pact project: embroidery

When I delivered Olivia I had a terrible hospital stay (long, unoriginal story). But now I’m sort of looking forward to my two days at Spectrum Butterworth. That hospital stay will be the last time I am completely alone and … Continue reading

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Another Isabel quilt idea: Postage Stamp

There’s one quilt pattern that I’ve always admired and wanted to do myself. I never allowed myself to do it because I already have an antique quilt in this pattern and I thought I should branch out and try new … Continue reading

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