I got to go to a craft show and Santa Claws was there, and I met him, and he smelled really good. This picture was taken as Mr. Claws was explaining to me how the reindeer drop him off on the top of the roof and he goes down the chimney with presents. He can't do that at my house because Mom shoved quilt batts up the chimney and...
Ooh La La: The French Seam Zippy
French Seamed Zippies are here! Lots of fabrics to pick from. Holiday gift giving made easy. Stock up now.
Flat Bottom Zippies Are Here!
Strangely shaped, yet so appealing! Wait until you see this little Zippy Pouch in action! Perfect gift for Mother's Day. Or, just look at the cute dog pictures. Click below.
Zippy Pouches Are Back!
I just finished sewing a slew of new Zippies using tourist molas from my collection. I'm so pleased with the way they turned out! I'm letting go of a few more full-sized molas, too. Plus, there's a new Snappy in town. Navona also makes an appearance. Check it out! Click the button below.
I’m Attracted to Magnets
I once sewed 8 magnetic snaps on a wrap-around bathrobe because it annoyed me that the belt made the robe secure only from my waist up and it fell open down below. Why sew-in magnetic snaps? I'm afraid of sewing buttonholes. I bought the robe at a thrift shop for $3 and the magnetic snaps cost me $37. Totally worth it. (Continue reading and the picture will make more sense.)
The Mess That is Me
I'm constantly losing my phone. Every time I set it down, it gets covered by papers on my desk, or fabric on the cutting table, or random things on the kitchen counter. I'm sure this is an old age thing. Not only can't I remember where I put it, but it seems to blend into … Continue reading The Mess That is Me
How Could I Not Have The Right Blue?!
I volunteered to shorten a dress for my daughter by adding a pleat and then top-stitching it down. Thread was going to show. I really needed a perfect match. Click HERE to see the dress on Quince.com Thankfully, I could get my Bernina 1260 to mimic the stitch length of the original garment (much too … Continue reading How Could I Not Have The Right Blue?!
Her Name is Navona
Newsletter readers may recall that Scooter crossed the Rainbow Bridge in December of last year. He stayed with us until he was 13 and a half years old, and we were grateful for every minute with him. Among the hundreds of condolence emails was a recommendation for RPSM from Carolyn Griffin "when you're ready." I … Continue reading Her Name is Navona
I Chopped Up My Quilt!
You're probably thinking it was an accident. Nope. It was intentional. Let me explain. I started the quilt in the picture just before our daughter graduated from high school. I was making her official graduation quilt (which I did finish on time), but as is often the case, I reasoned that if one quilt was … Continue reading I Chopped Up My Quilt!
Free Valami Face Mask Pattern
For those who want to make the superior fitting and very comfortable Valami face mask and didn't get a chance to snag the free pattern while it lived on the Valami website, click below to download it. The pattern (version 2.0) was last updated in June 2020. valami-mask-pattern-v2.0Download The pattern has clickable links to my … Continue reading Free Valami Face Mask Pattern
Through The Eyes Of A Quilter 
