If Fabric Could Talk

Does this fabric speak to you?

Then let it speak for you.

Save Our Planet is a 7 oz. canvas in a generous 60 " width.

Perfect for totes!

Let actions speak louder than words....

use organic cotton to line your tote.

This tote available in my Etsy shop.

A Hippie T-Shirt Quilt

I usually make the borders of my t-shirt quilts in subdued colors that capture the high school colors. However, the particular young lady for whom this quilt was made was involved in many activities and her mom wanted to include shirts from her early dance years. The resulting colors were quite varied. When I spied this Hippie Chicks fabric I thought it would capture most of the t-shirt colors. (This particular young lady attended my high school alma mater - they now let boys in....and the school colors are blue and gold.)

My t-shirt quilts originated with several patterns found in magazines. I have adapted the design over the years to improve the construction process and comfort for the recipient. It is made using twelve t-shirts, contrasting border pieces and polar fleece backing. In this example, some of the t-shirts were less than the size of typical squares, so I adapted the t-shirts to fit, as illustrated by the next two photos.

The resulting blanket folds up compactly - a perfect gift for the high school grad as he/she heads off to college.

A Gift for Me

A dear friend dropped off this little gift collection during a stressful period. (The edible items are already gone - including the biscotti that was not photographed before I enjoyed it!) What a treat it was to receive these lovely goodies. I especially appreciate the hand-knitted sachet. The book? Actually, an enjoyable read!

NYC Inspiration

I like to keep busy. So today I decided to make a patch work bag. My mom just got some cool "Go Green" fabric (from Contemporary Cloth), so I decided to use it. I found matching fabrics and put it all together. It was quite easy. I lined the inside with a pretty green fabric. What was my inspiration?


This fake "Coach" bag, from New York City. I didn't put any pockets in the bag, like this one, but I figured the "Go Green" bag would be bigger and could fit books or magazines. It was a fast and easy project, made just from scraps of fabric.

[This post was written by Annie]

For Annie, By Annie (and Me)

From "Chic & Simple Sewing" by Christine Haynes, Annie selected and cut the fabrics and did the majority of the sewing on her new sewing machine. I stepped in to help with the finishing. This is a great first dress project since there are no closures. It's a simple pullover dress. The fabric is a silky polyester with flecks of sparkles, so it was a little challenging to sew. Overall, she is pleased and ready for a night on the town.

Socks in July!

Who would think I would enjoy wearing wool socks in early July???

These are Wendy Knits Toe-Up Socks with Gusset and Slip Stitch Heel.