Late December brings the issue of wrapping up - gifts, first of all since we are in the midst of holidays, but year-end tasks as well. I will save the 2022 recap for next week. Today, let's focus on ways to use fabric as gift wrapping.
Decorative Bags
One way to eliminate paper waste at the holida...
WOW, it's the middle of December and I have done very little holiday preparation. It doesn't seem so urgent when I am not hosting any gatherings. My gift list has been drafted, and I should be able to enlist my shop-a-holic daughter to help with the actual purchasing trip.
Are you ready for the h...
When people have collections of a certain item, it makes gift-buying so much easier! Currently, my daughter likes frogs and octopi so I am on the lookout for some stocking stuffers to add to her collection. Personally, I am happy to welcome new additions to my collections of batiks and fat quarters...
This is the day for giving thanks, and I am truly thankful that you are taking a moment to join me here. I am blessed to be living close to my parents and we are all in relatively good health. I am starting the day with the sour cream coffee cake that has always been served for a holiday breakfast a...
If you want to make new friends, take a quilt class! I had a busy weekend with TWO different quilt classes. Teaching is my passion - I want everyone to enjoy quilting as much as I do. And, I learn something from every quilter I meet, whatever their experience level.
Monochromatic Fun
Last spring, ...
