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Oneday Monday

I don't have a lot of time right now to do all the sewing and craft projects I would like.  Maybe one day when Liam is older I will get around to them.  So, for now I am going to blog each Monday about projects I have found online that I would LIKE to do.  Hopefully my dear readers will have more ... View Post

November Update

I'm still here...on the couch...with the baby asleep on me, or nursing.  SOMEDAY I will get back to sewing, but until then, I can dream! And thank God I can use my laptop to read tons of marvelous blogs by fabulous quilters and peruse Etsy for new fabrics while Liam sleeps on me. I did do a swap ... View Post

Hip Handmaids

My friend, Debra, just showed me this new local group, Hip Handmaids, and I am SO excited about it!   In the words of the founder: "Hip Handmaids is born out of a bizarre group of talented housewives that have handcrafted, unique wares to sell. Each vendor has been crafting ever since they could ... View Post

Stacked Coin Baby Quilt

What do you do when you are waiting for the baby to arrive?  Well you make another quilt, of course! I have been really eager to try a stacked coin quilt since I saw this one at Sew-Handmade.  Since I have extra time and nursery fabric on my hands, I decided to make a smaller one from scrap ... View Post