From the monthly archives: November 2012

How to decorate for Christmas on a budget when you’ve moved & need all new colors!

By On November 30, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Christmas, Holiday, Home Decor

Last year I finally got my Christmas decorating to the point I could stand back and say “ahh…this all goes so well together and I love it!”

And then we moved.  And painted everything blue and white.  And all my Christmas decor is red and gold.  Blerg.

I don’t have the budget for replacing everything, [...]

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Only one question for you today

By On November 29, 2012 · 9 Comments · In Uncategorized

My heart sits heavy today for reasons I wish I could share.  2 days until the beginning of December and I so wish I could share my heartache with you my friends.  But I trust, and I have faith, and it will all be over soon.  God willing.

I am asking for your help with [...]

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Rag Quilt Christmas Stocking ~ Tutorial Found

By On November 28, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Christmas, Holiday, Seasonal, Tutorials Found

Take the best of rag quilting and Christmas stocking making and what have you got?  This beautiful creation by Nicole of Wanna Be Crafty!  She used 2 different tutorials in combination to come up with this lovely stocking.  And don’t worry, she lists both of those tutorials for you!

 

 

 

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One more Cyber Monday sale!

By On November 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

I know you’ve had fun shopping the fabric sales this weekend!  If you haven’t, check them out since some run longer than just ending Monday.  For example, here’s one that didn’t make it to the list but there’s still time!

From Fashionable Fabrics:

 

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Conner's Tree Garland

Sewing with my 4 year old ~ paper garland

By On November 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Christmas, Holiday, personal

There’s nothing my son loves more than getting the chance to sit at the helm of the sewing machine.  In the past, all he was allowed to do was press the pedal while I wound the bobbin.  But today we endeavored on a non-fabric sewing adventure.

Being the anal retentive loving mother that I am, [...]

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Fabric Sales 2012!

By On November 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Saturday Sales Shopper

THE BIG FABRIC SALE LIST! Here are the deals and steals Fabric Shopper sponsors are offering for 2012 Black Friday-Cyber Monday!  Take advantage of the great sales and savings!

 

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Black Friday through Cyber Monday sale!  20% off everything plus 2 FREE fat quarters with ever $50.00 spent!  [...]

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Splendor 1920 by Bari J.

By On November 20, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Fabric Collections, Quilting Cottons

Designed by Bari J. for Art Gallery Fabrics Slendor 1920 is “a glorious collection inspired by the 1920s European aristocratic society and its movement of eclectic art deco designs and organic art nouveau silhouettes.” (artgalleryfabrics.com)  I love the dark blueberry blues in this colorway.  They feel so fresh to [...]

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Flutter by The Quilted Fish

By On November 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Fabric Collections, Quilting Cottons

New from The Quilted Fish is the  Flutter collection for Riley Blake Designs.  Like all Quilted Fish fabrics, Flutter is delicately and intricately designed with pretty floral prints in beautifully chosen colors.  Here are some pretty stacks in the color palettes found at Fabricworm.

 

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Mix It Up Monday ~ vineyard valley

By On November 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Mix it Up Monday

Green and purple grape colors come in bunches in this combination of prints and collections put together by Randi of Fresh Squeezed Fabrics.  The prints are a fun mix and the bundle has a cool and refreshing feel.

 

Here’s the list of prints you’ll find in [...]

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