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Know Thy Machine Blog Hop

Hi, I'm Janice and I'm very excited to be a part of the Know Thy Machine Blog Hop!  After you read all about me and my sewing machines, head over to Shruti's blog for a giveaway! You could win a $50 gift card to Fat Quarter Shop! Let's jump right in! 1. What machine(s) do you have? Brand and ... View Post

Wee Wonderful Doll #2

Doll #2 is finished! She went to her new home on Thanksgiving (she was a birthday gift for a little girl who turned one in August...oops). I used the Wee Wonderfuls Kit, Chloe and Louise Pattern and I am making three dolls (I have one left to make for my daughter). I used a thicker wool yarn ... View Post

Elf on the Shelf, DIY style.

Let the Christmas season begin! I never thought I would own an Elf on the Shelf, but the way my days have been going lately, I am willing to try anything to get my 3-year-old hellion to behave a little better.  I am a cheapskate and refuse to pay $30 for the somewhat-creepy commercial elf, so I ... View Post

Traveling PicStitch Blog Hop

It's finally my day in the Traveling PicStitch Blog Hop and I want to wish everyone in the USA a very Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your tummies are full of turkey and apple pie while you spend the day with family and friends. I've done a lot of traveling in my life, but I decided to pick a photo ... View Post

WIP Wednesday

I am finally having a week where I feel like I am making a lot of progress on my unfinished projects.  I'm eager to get them crossed off before the new year and start fresh! In no particular order: Doll #2 of 3 is done!  She will arrive at her new home on Thanksgiving.  Doll #3 is cut out and ... View Post

Dr. Seuss “Let’s Party” Quilt

Can you believe I actually got my 3 and 1.5 year-old to pose together for a quilt photo?  They were both very excited to look at their Dr. Seuss books under this quilt.  I quilted it this week for Robert Kaufman and it was pieced by the ever awesome Ramona. The pattern is called "Let's Party", by ... View Post