Archive for the 'Neat Stuff' Category

Cool Fabric from Down Under.

Published Date: October 16th, 2008
Category: Fabric, Neat Stuff, Personal

My aunt works for United Airlines, and gets to travel the world much cheaper than the rest of us mortals. A few weeks ago she asks my mom (her sister), “Hey! Wanna go to Australia?” Of course my mom, being quite sane, immediately said yes. They got back to [...]

Painting with Fabric

Published Date: September 24th, 2008
Category: Neat Stuff

Alice over at BC Quilter recently did a post on the landscape quilt she’s been working on. Isn’t it lovely!
I’ve always wanted to try one, and just haven’t gotten to it yet. Perhaps it’s time to jump that technique ahead a few projects…

Happiness is a Warm Blankie

Published Date: August 14th, 2007
Category: Neat Stuff, Sewing

Something I’ve really had on my heart recently is to make a quilt for Project Linus.
If you’ve never heard of Project Linus, here’s who they are, in their own words:
“Project Linus is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization with a two-fold mission:
First, it is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort [...]

How Fortunate!

Published Date: June 18th, 2007
Category: Neat Stuff

Are these not the cutest things?! When I saw this in my Keepsake Quilting catalog, I had to get it. Cute and uncomplicated–I like that combination. And considering the number of China adoptions going on in my church, this will be a handy little pattern to have