It’s getting to that point where I need to figure out how much more I can tackle project-wise before I have to stop crafting and start packing. This weekend we took a family trip to the quilt shop to find all the fabrics for Oscar’s new duvet cover. I’d love to get it done before we move but tackling a big scale project like that in this chaos is daunting. But then tackling the chaos is even more so. Maybe … More
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Georgia Grows
Here’s the first member of the Spring Stitchette group, Georgia Grows…
They say Spring is here, even in Chicago. I’ll have to take their word for it. We were in the basement all day yesterday packing and sorting. This was the first hard core packing we’ve done and I started to get pretty panicked about how much there is to do. I think I’ll go back to ignoring it for a few more weeks. Fiddle-dee-dee.… More
thank you Josie!
Holy crap!
I cannot believe the mail the postman brought me today. I’m seriously floored. This amazing baby gift just arrived from Josie. Her note says “I’m not sure that this one will be good enough to make it on to the wall but I hope you like it anyway.” Um, yeah!! It’s gorgeous! Just look at it!
It’s putting my raggedy quickie specials to shame. The colors are perfect and the fabrics so cute and I just love … More
Olive and Archie Knitting Patterns
With a gigantic pile of thanks to my knitting helpers, Michelle, Emily and Cate, Make-a-long Chapter 5 with knitting patterns is ready to go! Olive’s sporting a pleated jumper that buttons up the back and a snazzy kerchief with neckband to keep it in place and Archie is looking dapper in his new sweater vest. What are they up to in these new outfits? Take a peek…
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dungarees
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with boys playing with bunnies in dresses but some moms were asking after a boy outfit…
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spring stitchette ideas?
Thanks for the house congrats! Before I get too swept up in house stuff (if that’s at all possible) I really want to focus on some wee wonderfuls projects first. Today it’s 30 degrees in Chicago but I swear it feels like 60. I’m not sure if it’s just being out of whack because of the frigid temps we’ve been having or because I’m a baby oven but I’m definitely feeling Spring-ish sensations. So how about some Spring Stitchettes talk. … More
a wall for us
We’ve found a wall for all Junebaby’s doll quilts! And it’s attached to a pretty nice 1958 ranch house that we went and bought for ourselves this weekend. Well, have agreed to buy for ourselves for the next 30 years. We’re feeling very lucky. It’s got so much we were looking for…a well taken care of, one owner home, some nice original mid-century mod touches left alone, updated things you want updated (roof, furnace, etc) and all the space we … More
