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April Blocks for Hearts in Need

April 27, 2012 5 Comments
April blocks for hearts in need.

April has felt good.  It's no joke that making something "with love," as it were, makes for an extra special finished product because of the positive energy you're giving to the project. As you can see from my sidebar, I'm a lucky member of the do. Good Stitches charity bee, which is split into "circles" of quilters, with each circle making quilts for a different cause.  I'm in the Heal Circle making quilts for hospice patients.  As my fellow Heal Circle member, Nicke, aptly put it in her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bee Blocks, Quilt Guild

Project Runway, here I come.

April 7, 2012 3 Comments
Project Runway, here I come.

Yeah, right!  But I have finally tried my hand at garment sewing.  Behold my first Tova top (don't look too closely): My greatest triumph (besides tackling sleeves for my first time) was trying it on and finding that it fits!  I need to get my mom over here to model it so you can see what it looks like on someone.  After a morning spent finishing up the sleeves and collar, I'm in no position to be modeling anything.  Yesterday I was tempted to just hem the sleeves and leave this as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clothing

My Favorite Little Repurpose

April 5, 2012 6 Comments
My favorite little repurpose.

Today I thought I'd share a quick "tutorial" (if you can call it that) for my favorite repurposed item.  Nothing fancy, but kinda cool and something I've found to be useful. Bath and Body Works candles.  You have every scent imaginable to choose from, they burn evenly, the wax is of a better quality than most (I think), they are incredibly fragrant (in a good way, not an overpowering way), and they have lids.  They look nice and simple, and you can peel the sticker cleanly off, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home & Garden, Tips & Tutorials

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