I came across this post about Japanese gifts from Jillian in Italy and I was blown away by the Temari Balls. I have not had such a lovely surprise in years. This looks like friendship bracelet times ... Feb 06, 2013 - 2 Comments
I am doing Project 52 this year. We are assigned a theme each week, although, I could certainly do 52 Weeks of the girl. Week 1 = Alive (4th birthday party of the most “alive” beast ever)... Feb 04, 2013 - 4 Comments
Our Preschool is having an auction at the end of February. One of the main pieces at this large fancy event is “the Quilt”. This year, the submission is crafted by a professional textile ... Feb 04, 2013 - No Comments
We live in San Francisco, near Precita Park. On the cross streets that boarder the park there are some little shops. Three years ago, there was a grungy, smelly “convenience” store that so... Jan 30, 2013 - 3 Comments
Jolene at Blue Elephant Stitches has done a series of quilts in triangles. Here is Field of Triangles II There is such a wonderful texture here and amazing subtly close up. Here is Field Study Trian... Jan 28, 2013 - No Comments
This week we did a science project and watched. Live Milk Colors Supplies: Whole Milk Full strength dish detergent Food colors A white plate (white works best) Pour a bit of milk to cover the bot... Jan 23, 2013 - 1 Comment
In San Francisco, all plastic shopping bags have been banned. I am glad about that in principal. But it has fueled my obsession with bags! I need to really get some new habits cemented. The bags need... Jan 22, 2013 - 2 Comments
I found this “tree” quilt, and I am in love with it. Casey, from Studiolo is sharing it with us. She did this for a Modern Quilt Guild challenge. And on her site, she includes the picture ... Jan 21, 2013 - 2 Comments
This is the third hooded towel that I have done. (To follow my progress, first was the plain version and next was the shark hoodie.) This one is done for a little dinosaur lover that we know. Ste... Jan 16, 2013 - 5 Comments
My work space has become ridiculous. One of my New Year’s Crafty resolutions was to clean/clear it out. Here is a before picture. This is a shot of me, looking for something. It is that bad. Re... Jan 14, 2013 - 9 Comments
