Monthly Archives: January 2012

A quilt 16 years in the making

Hi there, Yep, this quilt took 16 years to make – I’m not even exaggerating.  It might have been 16 1/2 years, even!  When you look at it, it doesn’t look all old and dated, or maybe I have my … Continue reading

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3 Minutes to Decadence

Brownies don’t photograph very well, do they?  Seriously, it doesn’t matter that this looks like a pile of ick.  It’s just too good and too easy to make for me not to share the recipe.  The real dangerous part?  You … Continue reading

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Rue Des Fleurs Vintage Thanks

Hello again, Today I’ve been having lots of fun playing with some items I got in my Occasions Mini order.  If you haven’t seen this catalogue yet, you really need to take a look.  There was just so much that … Continue reading

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Fresh Vintage Birthday Card

Heyyo! Backache, please go away.. don’t come back another day..   You’d think I’d take the hint and not be on the computer quite so much, seeing as it contributes a bit to the backache.. but most things do.. like card … Continue reading

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Little girly baby dress

Man oh man, I need to work on getting better pictures.  Someone give me some light to work with! I had fun making this little baby dress.  It looks big on the hanger here, but might fit a 3 month … Continue reading

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Doily Birthday Card

Hi hi, Busy week.  You too?  I’ve been good with getting “me” things done before baby comes.  Dentist, eye dr., hair done did, car maintenance.. whew!  I even taught a class and have one more this weekend. So meet today’s … Continue reading

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Wish big lollipop

Heyya, I managed to make a card, and take pictures of it, while feet were jabbing my ribs in Twilight style.  Ok, not that bad, but she does have a penchant for rib kicking! I felt like these colours would … Continue reading

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Pillowcase to Bassinette Sheet

I got all sewy with it today.  This is the family heirloom bassinette that little peanut will sleep in for the first 4+ months of her life.  It’s been in Nathan’s family for at least as long as him and … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles

Happy 2012 to you! It’s been an amazing year for me.  Lots of crafting, cooking, a trip to Mexico, a baby on the way, much time spent with friends. This makes for a year that I can appreciate and look … Continue reading

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