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calling all stitchers

Posted in BOOKS, crafts, creativity, feel-good-friday, FUN, handmade, INSPIRATION, shopping, Uncategorized on October 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Check this out! Bustle and Sew, Helen, is amazing. She put together a complimentary book of tips for stitchers and has The Stitcher’s Companion for sale (see my sidebar)!

I am so excited that I am not sure I will make any sense. And if you haven’t seen her monthly magazine, well, let me say that you are missing all the fun! Lots of patterns and other goodies. Wonderful! The Stitcher’s Companion would make a great holiday gift for your favorite stitcher, and for yourself. So click on the link (sidebar) and get your copies today.

Big hug,

Deborah

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ummm….uhhhah

Posted in art, birds, crafts, creativity, etsy, handmade, illustrations, INSPIRATION, work in progress on October 20, 2010| 1 Comment »

Yesterday’s post was Monday’s draft. Where is my brain these days? Well, besides looking for work, I have been doing lots of embroidery on muslin. I have even created my own little bird design with vines, leaves, flowers and a sweet little bee. Thinking about making a quilt top or some lavender bags, or something else pillow-like. (Is that a word?) The embroidery relaxes me, I really enjoy the small size project, and it helps keep my thoughts grounded. Note to self: take photographs of work in progress.

Love the birds, etsy, of course:

There is something about a little bird . . . . Hope your Wednesday is wonderful.

Big hug,

Deborah

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make my day monday

Posted in crafts, creativity, etsy, handmade, make-my-day-monday on September 7, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Labor Day. I am so thankful to still have a job these days. I have read articles online today about how many people are unemployed. Very Scary! I hope we win back our contract and continue to work for the next four years. Am I getting too old for this? Just keep working, just keep working.

Today I am enjoying my day off. Surfing Etsy, of course. Waiting for Mr. to come by and whisk me off for lunch and a trip to the art fair (looking for some good handmade soaps).

Here is some random etsy kawaii and cuteness. I have been interested in needle felting lately. I really want to make some little felted beads. And a felt business card holder. And this pumpkin.

ume crafts

sweetie pie bakery

smika

mochikaka

kit lane (perry and como)

flowerhead

fantastic toys

chet and dot

Have a wonderful Monday and Labor Day holiday.

Big hug,

Deborah

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what a nice day tuesday

Posted in crafts, creativity, handmade, INSPIRATION, photography, quilts, retailer, sewing, what a nice day tuesday on June 23, 2009| 2 Comments »

weather report: it is going to be hot. we should see 100 degrees every day this week. “no other comment!” said the cool weather girl.

my sister and i went to the quilt show last week on Friday. here are some of the very nice vendors and quilts:

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This cute little lady made the quilt below. Awesome! My favorite quilt in the entire show!

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A Joyful Soul Fabrics

Joy and her husband were such a delight to talk with. Joy carries Amy Butler and Heather Bailey goods. Click on the photo to visit her blog! She is adorable.

Rock'n R Collectibles

It was hard to leave with just one basket from “the basket man”. They are wonderfully woven baskets made from elephant grass in Ghana, Africa.

Hands On Tradition

Dee's Redwork

Goodies Unlimited

Son Shine Seed Co.

I am going to learn something new – needle punching. Connie showed me how easy it can be.

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OKQUILTS

BEDOIN

100_1718C My feet were so tired, and I enjoyed spending way too much money. Girls just want to have fun though and we did! See you next year!

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feel good friday

Posted in crafts, etsy, feel-good-friday, INSPIRATION on January 9, 2009| Leave a Comment »

friday is finally here. i am still trying to be in the moment each day (not easy sometimes) and not always live for the weekend. need something to get you inspired this morning? how about these from etsy (of course!) nice and red! (still not sure about the gallery feature – too small i think). dig that big latte cup. just my size! have a nice friday. big hug, deborah

: kimwestad

: yogagoat

: maryjudy

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it’s beginning to look a lot like . . .

Posted in crafts, etsy, handmade, holidays, illustrations, softies on November 16, 2008| 2 Comments »

holiday is here! fun, fun, fun! is it the family time? yes. the shopping? yes. the cold weather and soul soothing food? yes. have i told you before that i just love this time of year? yes, yes, yes! inspiration from etsy: