A total cliche, but I have developed a love for old typewriters. Last year, my calendar at work was gorgeous pictures of candy-colored vintage typewriters. I loved them. And occassionally I will do a little wistful shopping for vintage typewriters on etsy. Orange Olympia Traveller Deluxe Typewriter A2 Thank You Notes Smith Corona Pink TypewriterContinue reading “I love typewriters… and the internet.”
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Impact!
I am in progress of making a quilt for my stepson using the Sunny Skies pattern by Missouri Star Quilt Co. This is a really high-impact pattern. I am using Carolyn Friedlander’s Doe line and the coordinating solids – a jelly roll of each. The whole vibe is vintage sci fi, I think. This quiltContinue reading “Impact!”
My way be my home
Take me out of the city Where my shadow can roam Let me breathe in the morning Let my way be my home – Dawes, “Take Me out of the City”
Coloring in the Lines
When I was fabric shopping a couple months ago, I went on a bit of a binge with V & Co’s Color Theory fabric. I bought two charm packs and a layer cake. I had a great idea of how I was going to use them, and then that idea dissipated. I flipped through theContinue reading “Coloring in the Lines”
My Stepdaughter’s Quilt
I have made lots and lots of quilts for other people’s children. This year I made a pledge to make quilts for my stepson and stepdaughter. Actually I made the pledge last year, but this year I pledged to really finish them. First up is my stepdaughter’s quilt. It includes her favorite colors. Well, atContinue reading “My Stepdaughter’s Quilt”
Oui Oui!
I have finished the Pretty Little Paris cross stitch pattern by Satsuma Street. This took me a long time, but so worth it. This is such a sweet pattern. My favorite bit is… well, all of it. Just so adorable from top to bottom. Just look at the sweet hot air balloon !! Now IContinue reading “Oui Oui!”
weeknight quilting 