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roni
Portland, OR
when nothing is certain anything is possible...
Interests: gardening, cooking, reading, sewing, baking, canning, knitting (just learning), playing with my girls and taking pictures of it all
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Commented Feb 23, 2013 on Recent stash additions at house on hill road
Recent stash additions
Any way I look at it, my recent fabric buying binge means that I need to stop shopping and start sewing. And probably de-stash, as well. Scrap bags anyone? What about small scraps? I'm never sure if anyone has interest in those. I use them to make little log cabins and for applique, but I coul...
back on the blog wagon
Posted Jan 24, 2013 at softerMOD
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Call it whatever you like, but I love it.
Commented Jul 7, 2012 on little house at hop skip jump
little house
I have been experimenting a bit lately with these little patchworks. I'm not sure what to even call this kind of thing. It's not a mini-quilt because there's no quilting involved. It's certainly not 'fibre-art' or 'textile-art' - yikes, no. And 'tiny unquilted quilts that are too small to have...
I want those shoes. seriously. Where can I get them?
Commented Jul 7, 2012 on On Pinterest: 'touch of brown' by Visje bij de Thee at Bloesem
On Pinterest: 'touch of brown' by Visje bij de Thee
{1. via 2. envelamp 3. minato 4. madame doute 5. via 6. in the little red house } Iris Rietbergen is the person who created this warm board on pinterest called 'a touch of brown'. Dreamy, romanitc and pure is how I would decsribe these images and I totally understand why Iris choose these pic...
ooooooososweet. Makes me miss my babies as babies.
Commented Jul 7, 2012 on {this moment} at SouleMama
{this moment}
. . . . . . . . {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find a...
Just when my girls have completely taken over my favorite colored pencils, here you are offering some. Perfect!
ronimadethis
Commented May 28, 2012 on Drawing Set giveaway and Handmade Weddings book winner at Spoonflower blog
Drawing Set giveaway and Handmade Weddings book winner
Browsing all the amazing hand-drawn fabric designs for this week's contest--not to mention the pen, ink, and watercolor renderings for the Fabric8 contest--has gotten us pretty excited lately about designs created by hand. To my eye, there's something so organic, approachable, and just plain h...
So enviably lovely.
Commented May 13, 2012 on For the love of Liberty, the end at house on hill road
For the love of Liberty, the end
People, I have been holding out on you. I finished the Liberty quilt awhile back, three weeks ago give or take a couple of days. It has been happily residing on our king sized bed since and we have been slumbering quite happily below it. I love this quilt just like I knew I would. It is ba...
I'm moved. Deeply. Thank you.
Commented Mar 26, 2012 on Not Done. Not Even Close. at all buttoned up.
Not Done. Not Even Close.
I went to a mostly white college in Chicago. I hadn't thought to look at those demographics when I applied, not realizing how important (and polarizing) demographics can be. I was 18! I wasn't too worried about it. Thankfully, I was saved from myself and my naivete by my close friend and roomm...
These are my living/dining/kitchen colors. I believe I need this as a fat quarter pack. Any chance?
Commented Mar 22, 2012 on Lindsay's Picks - Color Fiesta at Hawthorne Threads Blog
Lindsay's Picks - Color Fiesta
I've been dying to share this fiesta of color with you and had to wait until we received our re-order of the centerpiece, a beautiful floral from Leah Duncan's new Maya collection. Seen now on our home page gallery, I've paired it with some prints from Amy Butler's Lark and Joel Dewberry's Mod...
Oh those precious weeks. Now that my girls are nearly four, I miss those first weeks.
Commented Mar 5, 2012 on Six Weeks at all buttoned up.
Six Weeks
Pretty soon it will just seem silly to measure her life in weeks-since-birth.
I use a nostepinne. I like the combination of hand winding (in front of a good movie when the littles have gone to sleep) with center pull results.
I look forward to reading about your Lark experience.
Commented Feb 27, 2012 on My yarn rainbow at house on hill road
My yarn rainbow
I'm having one of those days. The kind where it would have been better to not get out of bed at all. It started with some less than stellar parenting and has gone downhill from there. I'm trying to turn it around by adjusting my attitude, but it was a half day of school and the ten year-old is...
Oh what great fun! I hope so much to win this one!
Commented Feb 16, 2012 on WhimseyBox giveaway and craft business book winner at Spoonflower blog
WhimseyBox giveaway and craft business book winner
To me, one of the unexpected benefits of Stephen having started Spoonflower is that he is now well-versed in all things crafty and sewing-related. If not actually a practicing member of the sewing obsessed tribe himself, he is fluent in the language and customs. This is mighty handy around gif...
I am a Mama of 3-1/2 year old twins. I couldn't agree more with your advice to hold them AND take care of herself/himself. It's a delicate balance, but important for all four of them.
Congratulations to them all!
Commented Jan 25, 2012 on this big sister's advice at SouleMama
this big sister's advice
I met two amazing little girls yesterday. My newest nieces, Solaya and Giselle are here now, and already so completely doted upon and loved up by our big family. We're ready to watch them grow. Their Mama, my baby sister, was starry-eyed in her new role of Motherhood. With her sweet man ...
She is SO beautiful and I am so happy for all of you. What a lucky little girl she is.
Welcome Truly.
Commented Jan 24, 2012 on And Then She Came at all buttoned up.
And Then She Came
When Augie first saw her he said, "she came out just like I wanted her to." My thoughts EXACTLY. Truly Adele was born Wednesday just after lunch. She was 6 pounds and 11 ounces. We were surprised as everyone as to where the long, dark hair came from. Otherwise, she looks just like Sam but squi...
That IS great news! (ronimadethis)
Commented Jan 19, 2012 on Introducing Kona® Cotton: Premium Quilting-Weight Cotton from Spoonflower at Spoonflower blog
Introducing Kona® Cotton: Premium Quilting-Weight Cotton from Spoonflower
As Kim hinted yesterday, we have some exciting news today plus a special giveaway! We're so pleased to announce the newest in Spoonflower's lineup of fabric choices: Kona® Cotton, a premium quilting-weight cotton by Robert Kaufman Fabrics. Our new quilting-weight cotton fabric balances a soft ...
Yay you and yours! I'm looking forward to meeting your newest little.
And seeing that decal (or something similar) in my house.
And you were so right about how great a winter move is. Nothing but nesting over here and plenty of time to do it with no desires to be gardening or anything else outside.
I hope to see you and hold that little bundle of preciousness (while you nap) soon.
Commented Jan 18, 2012 on I Let Go of Re-Caulking the Tub at all buttoned up.
I Let Go of Re-Caulking the Tub
I did not let go of moving rooms around, or painting, or thinking about buying a matching luggage set and new robe (because I'm having a baby in 1963?). I realize my priorities need tweaking. This baby is coming a bit early. Thankfully, my people know me and when I say "uh, let's paint the ...
very good words
Posted Dec 1, 2011 at softerMOD
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I know your pain firsthand and I am so very sorry. You and Andy (and the birth family) are in our prayers.
Commented Nov 22, 2011 on Well, things fell apart. The sweetest, most... at Posie Gets Cozy
Well, things fell apart. The sweetest, most...
Well, things fell apart. The sweetest, most wonderful baby girl was born. We received a phone call telling us so just hours after she entered the world. The social worker said on the phone that the baby's mother was doing well. Incarcerated, she had given birth quickly and alone, with no one but...
Such loveliness. You are so very talented.
Commented Nov 5, 2011 on Yellow and Gray Quilt: Quilting at Oh, Fransson!
Yellow and Gray Quilt: Quilting
I'm making a new version of my Block Party quilt. Check out my earlier posts here and here. I think working on this quilt should be considered some kind of color therapy. The colors are just so pleasant! Nothing very new here. I'm just quilting in a blocky meandering stitch, which is givin...
YAY!
Commented Nov 1, 2011 on Dear cat, you can finally leave the bag. at Oh, Fransson!
Dear cat, you can finally leave the bag.
Modern Patchwork, will be available in May 2012 from Stash Books! My first book, The Practical Guide to Patchwork is all about learning the basics. Modern Patchwork includes 12 new patterns for quilters who want to move beyond the basics without sacrificing a fresh, modern style. I'll post m...
I have a summer dress, 2 doll blankets and a queen quilt to get done before the end of summer. Those bits and bobs would be just the thing for embellishing any of them. Not to mention the fall projects I already have stacking up. Then there are the zoo trips, picnics, bbqs, pool visits and so on. Lots of summer fun!
Commented Aug 11, 2011 on August Give Away: The Great Clean Out at Bolt Neighborhood
August Give Away: The Great Clean Out
Like some of you, we are doing a little clean out this month. Our give away box was hiding some treasures, so happily, two of our readers will benefit from our storage constraints! We will draw two names this month and they will each recieve an envelope busting with fantastic, fabric treats. Wha...
a summer day???
Posted Jul 22, 2011 at softerMOD
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Crewel Summer
I forgot just how soothing hand stitching can be. via www.houseonhillroad.com I so love the message. She wrote my thoughts and I plan to follow suit. Starting tomorrow. I feel better already. Continue reading
Reblogged Jul 6, 2011 at softerMOD
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not a bad start
Posted Jun 21, 2011 at softerMOD
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a weekend in walla walla
Posted Jun 20, 2011 at softerMOD
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