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Currently we're re-watching Crossing Jordan.
Commented May 7, 2013 on His and Hers microMod Sew Along at one shabby chick
His and Hers microMod Sew Along
Hi there - welcome to the second to last stop on the microMod Sew Along! I have loved seeing everyone's ideas for this gorgeous fabric line. And getting to know a little bit more about Alexia and Rob. I loved how Kelly asked them a question ala The Newlywed Game so I did the same thing. Ques...
Your kids are adorable. I love that picture!
Commented Apr 19, 2013 on Picture Your People at all buttoned up.
Picture Your People
Here they are. They are looking far better than I am. Isn't that the way, though? *** Jen Altman's, Photographing You Children: A Handbook of Style and Instruction (Chronicle) came out last month. Jen is an inspiring and skilled photographer and as luck would have it, she can write a damn fine...
I'm with your friend; stale peeps are the best!
Commented Mar 29, 2013 on peeps: love 'em? hate 'em? at i have to say...
peeps: love 'em? hate 'em?
Peeps! Oh my goodness, these are the quitessential Easter candy, don't you think? And there seems to be two camps when it comes to these sweeties: you either love 'em or you hate 'em. And I am wondering which camp you are in! Me? Well, in all honesty I am a hater. First up, I think they are ...
I'm finishing up 3 pair of pajama pants for my son and working on some practice quilt sandwiches.
Commented Mar 8, 2013 on QuiltCon Swag Bag Giveaway at Oh, Fransson!
QuiltCon Swag Bag Giveaway
I'll eventually have more to say about QuiltCon but, in the meantime, does anyone want to win a fabulous goodie bag from the event? Here is our official QuiltCon bag, a program, MQG sticker (looks great on your sewing machine!), pattern mixtape (thumb drive with patterns, including Marmalade ...
Huge congratulations on the weight loss! Looking forward to seeing the new book.
Commented Feb 23, 2013 on Really, 125 lbs! at Cherry House Quilts
Really, 125 lbs!
If I were to be graded on my blogging activity this past year it would be pretty low, near the bottom I think. But I have been busy, so busy I didn't mention what I was doing. There were two important events going on in my life, one was finishing my second book (hooray!), and the second was di...
I use Crayola washable marker. I've never had any problems with it washing out. My mom had a problem with one color, orange I think, but it went away after a soak in Oxyclean.
Commented Feb 10, 2013 on Memphis at karen gray design
Memphis
hello I was in Memphis, TN this week visiting with family. I got to hang out with 11 month old Felix who is an amazing little guy. He was diagnosed with Leukemia last October and is being treated at St. Judes Hospital. He is getting stronger everyday, but still has a battle to fight. I can't...
Beautiful bundle!
Commented Nov 28, 2012 on it's fat 1/8 tuesday at i have to say...
it's fat 1/8 tuesday
Hello, Friends! It feels like a long time since I have been in this little space of mine! And it's nice to be back! Since it's Fat 1/8 Tuesday, I am giving away this lovely bundle of fabric: To win this fat 1/8 bundle, simply leave a comment in this post. The winner will be announced in tomo...
I'm thankful for my family. There are things we may not agree about, but we love and support one another.
Commented Nov 25, 2012 on 3 Days of Giveaways | Day 3. at Daisy Janie
3 Days of Giveaways | Day 3.
Day 3!!! Thanks for all who have entered - it's inspiring for me to read your ideas!! Day 3 Package includes: 4 oz. mixed scrap pack of Daisy Janie's organic fabrics 1 mini notebook w/ a Daisy Janie original cover design 2 notecards w/ Daisy Janie original designs 3 yds. of 7/8" organic cot...
A lot of my scraps end up in bee blocks or blocks for swaps.
Commented Nov 25, 2012 on 3 Days of Giveaways | Day 2. at Daisy Janie
3 Days of Giveaways | Day 2.
Digging the comments on Day 1's giveway! Mostly practical, some impractical, some funny.... I don't have a list yet, so thanks for the great ideas! Day 2 Package includes: 4 oz. mixed scrap pack of Daisy Janie's organic fabrics 1 mini notebook w/ a Daisy Janie original cover design 2 notecar...
I want a small square ruler to use when trimming 1/2 square triangle blocks.
Commented Nov 25, 2012 on 3 Days of Giveaways | Day 1. at Daisy Janie
3 Days of Giveaways | Day 1.
It's that time of year where my mushy gratitude turns into gushy generosity. I'm offering 3 Days of Giveaways (today thru Wednesday) to thank you for visiting and sharing my journey with Daisy Janie. Maybe you'll keep these items for yourself, maybe you'll make a gift for someone, or maybe you...
I'm following Silouette now. I'm thankful that I have such a fabulous and supportive family. Also thankful that we have some time to spend together.
Commented Nov 22, 2012 on Just popping in to say hello and offer you a fun gift at creative little daisy
Just popping in to say hello and offer you a fun gift
Happy Thanksgiving! I've been missing this place. I woke up this morning feeling a little down, beating myself up about all of my shortcomings. I lay there letting the list go on and on in my head of the unfinished projects, the pile of laundry that never goes away, the bills that need paying. N...
Fun combo, great name for it!
Commented Oct 24, 2012 on it's fat 1/8 tuesday! at i have to say...
it's fat 1/8 tuesday!
Don't you love Bonnie Blues and Reds? So charming, I think! To win this fat 1/8 bundle, simply leave a comment in this post. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning. Feel free to "like" my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, or sign up for my newletter (it's low-volume). This bundle i...
Oh, my...I <3 this bundle!
Commented Oct 2, 2012 on it's fat 1/8 tuesday! at i have to say...
it's fat 1/8 tuesday!
Hi, Friends! This week's bundle is called Vineyard Valley! I love the purples with the greens, don't you? To win this fat 1/8 bundle, simply leave a comment in this post. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning. Feel free to "like" my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, or sign up fo...
Lovely stack! I need some more orange in my stash...
Commented Aug 21, 2012 on it's fat 1/8 tuesday! at i have to say...
it's fat 1/8 tuesday!
Oh gosh, don't you just love the color orange? It's so happy and it's Fat 1/8 Tuesday's feature! To win this fat 1/8 bundle, simply leave a comment in this post. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning. Feel free to "like" my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, or sign up for the my ne...
Happy birthday! My favorite dessert is chocolate-chocolate cheesecake. Super rich and super yum!
Commented Aug 16, 2012 on 38 at one shabby chick
38
I'm not sure how I feel about that number yet...seems like I'm just waiting to hit 40 - ha ha! And I'm writing this on Saturday afternoon so it hasn't hit me that I'm a year older yet anyway. Tonight we are having a family dinner with my parents and siblings. Hubby is making hamburgers (I've jus...
Love both Birds and the Bees and Madrona Road. Great shop!
Commented Aug 1, 2012 on Westwood Acres at one shabby chick
Westwood Acres
I'd like to welcome my newest sponsor - Westwood Acres. Amanda is the face behind this lovely Etsy shop. I first came across her shop a while back and have always received tremendous customer service and great deals there! They are getting more and more fabrics as they grow and have a nice...
I'd make it with blues, greens, grey and yellow.
Commented Jul 29, 2012 on groove pattern giveaway! at sewtakeahike
groove pattern giveaway!
Oh goodness. I completely spaced posting this earlier today!!! I have been given a copy of the groove quilt pattern to give away! To enter, leave one comment telling me the colors you'd use if you made the groove quilt. I'll close the comments on Tuesday and pick a winner! And if you ...
My first car was a silver 1990 Dodge Dynasty. I drove it until it died. There are times I still miss its smooth comfy ride!
Commented Jul 24, 2012 on 28 New Beauties! at a content life
28 New Beauties!
They're here! They're here! They're really here! I feel like throwing a party but I’m sure the Marmalade girls and I will be much too busy shipping new Kona colors to all of you who have waited so patiently these last few weeks. So, in honor of the big day, I’m offering a little giveaway. ...
For me it's not pins, it's measuring tape! I've bought at least a half dozen of the darn things and can never find them!
Commented Jun 22, 2012 on does this happen to you? at i have to say...
does this happen to you?
I buy tons of sewing pins and safety pins. Why? Because they get lost. Somewhere. I always put them back in the right drawer, but over time the amount just keeps decreasing. And decreasing. Right now I have about 12 sewing pins. But about 100 safety pins because I just bought them. I wonder h...
For kid's clothes: Oliver =S, women's clothes: Collette, bags: artsy-caftsy babe, quilts: Cherry House
Commented Jun 20, 2012 on Smörgåsbord of info & Giveaway! at a content life
Smörgåsbord of info & Giveaway!
We're excited to announce that Marmalade Fabrics is now a proud sponsor of Jaybird Quilts. Julie Herman is an amazing quilter, pattern designer, and all around great gal. She's got mad skills! All of us Marmalade girls met her at the KCMQGuild meet-up during quilt market and we became instant ...
I generally look to nature for color inspiration. You can find such beautiful and surprising combinations! Congratulations on the new grandbaby!
Commented Jun 14, 2012 on We Love Color! Blog Tour and Giveaway!!! at Cherry House Quilts
We Love Color! Blog Tour and Giveaway!!!
We love color, I love color, you love color...what a celebration of color, and of Robert Kaufman's amazing selection of Kona Cotton Solids. Words can't describe my love for these fabrics, and all the choices of color that are available. And, while it seems too good to be true they RK is introdu...
My all time favorite band changes according to my mood. Today I'm loving Cake.
Commented Jun 14, 2012 on With Fabric & Thread....a wonderful give away! at Stop staring and start sewing!
With Fabric & Thread....a wonderful give away!
I was thrilled when the good folks at Wiley Publishing asked if I'd be interested in reviewing Joanna Figueroa's new book With Fabric & Thread. I asked if they'd let me give away a copy to my readers and they were very obliging (so the answer was yes!). I was even more thrilled when the book s...
I really need to make some curtains and pillow covers.
Commented Jun 9, 2012 on Happy Home - Review and Giveaway at house on hill road
Happy Home - Review and Giveaway
A few weeks ago, a copy of Jennifer Paganelli's latest book, Happy Home, arrived on my doorstep for review. I immediately thumbed through it and was wowed by all the gorgeous photos. I have always enjoyed Jennifer's bright, cheerful prints and this book shows them off in a magnificient way. Wh...
My first quilting book has been passed down from my paternal grandmother, to my mom, to me: The Quilter's Ultimate Visual Guide, edited by Ellen Pahl.
Commented Jun 3, 2012 on Quilting Modern Book Giveaway at a content life
Quilting Modern Book Giveaway
In honor of the Quilting Modern Weekend Book Celebration, I too have an extra Quilting Modern book that I've just been waiting for the right time to give away. Now is that time! Leave a comment and let me know which quilting book was the first you purchased. My fi...
I'm thankful for my amazing husband. He takes excellent care of me and our son. :)
Commented May 22, 2012 on From Kansas City With Love at Oh, Fransson!
From Kansas City With Love
As some of you know, I spent the last 5 days in Kansas City attending Spring Quilt Market. Quilt Market is a trade show, and I was there to do a presentation for shop owners, aka Schoolhouse, about Modern Patchwork, and to participate, along with fellow contributors Weeks Ringle and Jacquie Ge...
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