Velvety Delicious!

Velvet in the dye pot

I am trying my hand at dying silk/rayon velvet.  Oh my!  I bought a couple of yards to "test" my skills and if this fabric was edible, I would have eaten it!  So much fun taking a piece of white boring fabric and turning it into something lovely!

The finished product: Avocado Hand Dyed Velvet

News About Our New Home

..........................................................................................does that give you any indication?  We made the offer in February.  Still no close date "Oye Crumbs"!

Happy Mother's Day!

my beautiful mom and me circa 1967

A very happy Mother's Day to all those hard working moms out there and especially to those who take the time to create!  Where would we be without our crafts?  I don't know myself.

Every year my family asks me what I want to do for Mother's Day and I reply with the same answer:  "I want to sew all day long."  The best Mother's Day to me is being able to sew to my hearts content, watch chick flicks, eat chocolate (I'm staring at a box of truffles right now.)  I don't have to drive anywhere, answer the phone, cook anything, or do laundry.  Is there anything special that you do for Mother's Day?

Magnolia Continued

I've finished another block and really like the way it turned out.  It would look awesome made into a pillow.  I am moving along so quickly that I will be a little sad when it's finished.  This is a perfect project to ring in the spring season. 


Leaves made with silk velvet



Close up of  a leaf with couched Ric Rac



Close up of the bird block