Monthly Archives: May 2010

Gotta do this more than once a week

And away we go: Top of Mom’s quilt. This weekend I’ll get the backing. These did not turn out so well. 1. The polka dot strawberry needs to be much larger, pattern suggested 5-1/2″ square, I think it needs more … Continue reading

Posted in High Maintenance, North Pole, Quilting, Stitching, Yoyoville | 17 Comments

Lots & lots

First thanks for all the love for my bead labels.  My very first LNS taught me that trick, the late great Thread Bear in Vestavia Hills AL. Which is Birmingham AL – the home of Hoffman Distributing & Just Cross … Continue reading

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The Missy Method To Better (Or At Least Easier) Beading ™

Let me start off by saying I don’t think anything I’m doing is terribly original & ground breaking. But I do like to bead (most of the time – there are exceptions) and for me this is the easy way. … Continue reading

Posted in Stitching, Tutorial | 23 Comments

Fabric Shopping & Stuff

Last week an email turned up in my inbox from Fabric.com. I’ve been subscribed for a while now and I have been tempted – but last week was too good to pass up. Long story short, 10 1/2 yard cuts … Continue reading

Posted in High Maintenance, Sewing, Stitching | 11 Comments

Chatelaine Finish!

And I bet you’d all love to see it. But you are denied! (I know, evil = me) There’s still time for you to have a chance at getting your pristinely clean hands (because you’ve been busy stitching) on it. … Continue reading

Posted in General Rambling, High Maintenance, Reading, Sewing | 8 Comments