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Vintage Sheet Swap on Flickr

I often get asked where I got my amazing collection of vintage sheets for this quilt (which is almost finished after 3 years in the making, by the way): and for this quilt: Some of the vintage sheets were thrifted at various stores around Los Angeles and Sonoma County, but I received most ... View Post

“Sew, Mama, Sew!” Tutorial

  My wonky star block is featured today on Sew, Mama, Sew!  You can read my introduction here and check out the tutorial here.  Head on over and then stop back and tell me what you thought. If you are stopping by from Sew, Mama, Sew, welcome!  You can check out the tabs at the top for ... View Post

And Sew On…A Paper-Pieced BOM

I've never participated in a BOM before. In fact, a couple months ago, I didn't know what BOM meant.  It stands for Block of the Month.  Each month, the BOM host introduces a new block and tutorial and at the end of the series you have enough blocks to make a quilt! It's a great way to learn new ... View Post

2012 Round-up

It's time to assess the year, people!  How did you do with your crafting?  What are your goals for next year? My highlights of 2012: • In July, I jumped back into blogging. I renamed my blog, gave it a design overhaul (thank you Jennie, for the beautiful, new, header!) and I TRY to post ... View Post

Sew Cute Tuesday

I am happy to announce that I will be hosting Sew Cute Tuesday on my blog beginning January 8th!  Misty at Creative Itch began Sew Cute Tuesday several years ago, but due to non-bloggy obligations (exciting, happy ones!), she has handed hosting over to me. If you have not yet participated in a ... View Post