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a new show and tell tuesday graphic

Hello, Friends! 

I am quite excited to show you my new SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY graphic.  I love it!

I did not make it, however.  My friend Nicole who has been working on my website and Etsy shop changes made it up for me.  She is so creative and I always love what she comes up with!

If you have SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY linked on your sidebar, or in your blog posts, please exchange what you have for the new graphic:

Or you can use this code to add the graphic and link it to SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY:

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This size is 250 and it links to my blog posts.  Please feel free to resize it to what works for you.

Thank you much, my friends!  

And I will see you tomorrow for SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY!

summer pretty

Ah, Summer, I love you.

I love the heat, I love the green, I love the playful feeling you bring.

This year our weather has been a bit odd because of all the rain we have been having.  It's a bit more humid than usual, but it's so much more green around here than I am used to.  

And I LOVE that!

Earlier in the season I planted these Black-Eyed Susans in front of my kitchen window.  They took the place of my roses, which were killed by deer than roam around our house.

Really, I just got tired of trying to fight for territory in my own yard.

Pick your battles, right?

So, the guy at the nursery assured me that deer do not like these particular flowers, and I am happy to say that he was correct!  They are growing very nicely, with tons of blooms that don't fade.  They just stay bloomed.

Loving it!

Have a great day, friends!

show and tell tuesday

Hello!

I hope this is a lovely Tuesday for you!

It's SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY, and I have something to show you.  It is in the starting stage, but I only have until Friday to finish this, so next week I will have an actual finished project to show you.  Woohoo!  I must say that will feel pretty good.   

It's about time!

At this point, I need to cut squares from these prints, 16 from each stack to be exact.  I am making baby bibs for an up-and-coming baby girl.  Patchwork bibs are so fun and so cute.  Can't wait to get these finished!

If you are participating in Show and Tell Tuesday,  here are a few simple guidelines:

 1. Post about your sewing-related project on your blog, or other sharing site.  Then link up here by adding the post's URL (not the URL to your main site) to the link list below.  Also, please link back to this Show and Tell Tuesday post in your own post.

 2. Feel free to browse and comment on the links added below. It's a fun way to get to know people and find inspiration for your next project!

 3. Add the sidebar graphic to your own site, if you want to.  The code is found in this post.

 If you have something to Show and Tell this week, be sure to link up below.

Happy sewing!

time for raspberry jam

Raspberry Jam is a summer family favorite!

Generally we can it once a year, making enough jars to last 12 months...or generally just under 12 months. We always have that one month where we have to buy store-brand jam, which allows us to appreciate ours so much more!

This recipe takes a while, because it doesn't not use pectin, which allows for less sugar.  So basically, two jars at a time, about 35 minutes per set.  This little project of ours takes an afternoon!

I found the recipe a number of years ago on Martha's website.  It's simple and we love it.

What about you?  Do you have kitchen traditions for your summers?

chloe

The amazing CHLOE is now listed on my website and my Etsy shop.  This collection, with it's lovely sherbet color and Art Deco design, is by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit Fabrics.

I am thinking a kitchen apron with the dark grey rose print would  be perfect! 

Have a lovely Friday, Friends!

sewing camp

Pom-poms are simply fun!

This week in sewing camp I have a younger group, so we are making very easy projects.  The girls did all of the sewing on the scarves, but a friend and I added the fringe.  They were very happy with their finished projects!

As usual, at the end of class I have them take a "silly" picture.  They are usually so "over it" by this time, and it's a good change of pace to do something funny...for them and for me!

Have a happy day, friends!

show and tell tuesday

Hello, Friends!

It's time for a little bit of SHOW AND TELL!

These days all of my crafting/sewing time is taken up with classes.  It's good fun, but I am missing my sewing machine!

This week I am teaching 6-9 year old girls about fabric-y fun.  The girls made fabric hearts, and they were all so proud of their projects.  Tomorrow we are making headscarves with pom-poms on the edges.  They were pretty excited about that!

Maybe I need to make one for myself???

 

If you are participating in Show and Tell Tuesday,  here are a few simple guidelines:

 1. Post about your sewing-related project on your blog, or other sharing site.  Then link up here by adding the post's URL (not the URL to your main site) to the link list below.  Also, please link back to this Show and Tell Tuesday post in your own post.

 2. Feel free to browse and comment on the links added below. It's a fun way to get to know people and find inspiration for your next project!

 3. Add the sidebar graphic to your own site, if you want to.  The code is found in this post.

 If you have something to Show and Tell this week, be sure to link up below.

Happy sewing!

 

new arrivals!

Hello, Friends!

This is an exciting week in my shop!  PICNIC and LUCKY STRIKES are now on my shelves, and these two collections are just beautiful.  

Both are from Cotton and Steel, and both reflect a modern-reproduction vibe (is there such a thing???), not only in print, but also in color.  The blues in the these fabrics are just so pretty.  And typically, I am generally not a big fan of the color blue.

You can shop on my website, as well as my Etsy shop, with links for both on the main site.

I hope you all have a lovely Monday!

show and tell tuesday

 

Hello!

It's SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY once again!

This summer has not proven to be very productive as far as sewing is concerned, but other things are buzzing here.  First up, new fabric is just around the corner.  Over the next few weeks I will be getting tons of new goodness on my shop shelves and I can't wait!

Also in the works is my website's new look.  That will hopefully be unveiled soon.

But for now, all I can give you is the link-list for anything you have finished.  Hopefully you all have done a lot better than I have in the sewing department!

If you are participating in Show and Tell Tuesday,  here are a few simple guidelines:

 1. Post about your sewing-related project on your blog, or other sharing site.  Then link up here by adding the post's URL (not the URL to your main site) to the link list below.  Also, please link back to this Show and Tell Tuesday post in your own post.

 2. Feel free to browse and comment on the links added below. It's a fun way to get to know people and find inspiration for your next project!

 3. Add the sidebar graphic to your own site, if you want to.  The code is found in this post.

 If you have something to Show and Tell this week, be sure to link up below.

Happy sewing!

show and tell tuesday

Welcome to SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY!

I was able to make some pretty good progress on my bow-ties.  It's quite fun working with this old fabric.  Such a fun, scrappy look!

I am realizing that I need to cut more fabric for a bigger quilt.  I pretty much just started cutting without an eye towards the finish line, so that's expected.  Unfortunately I don't have more of everything, but that's OK.  I will improvise and make it work!

What about you?  What are you working on?

If you are participating in Show and Tell Tuesday,  here are a few simple guidelines:

 1. Post about your sewing-related project on your blog, or other sharing site.  Then link up here by adding the post's URL (not the URL to your main site) to the link list below.  Also, please link back to this Show and Tell Tuesday post in your own post.

 2. Feel free to browse and comment on the links added below. It's a fun way to get to know people and find inspiration for your next project!

 3. Add the sidebar graphic to your own site, if you want to.  The code is found in this post.

 If you have something to Show and Tell this week, be sure to link up below.

Happy sewing!