Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Rather than using a background fabric for the sashing, this pattern uses a single fabric for the borders and the sashing to make the blocks float like tiles! You can get the pattern on Etsy.

I have been wanting to make a contribution to the annual event that is happening now at From My Carolina Home. Carole is very supportive of her local domestic violence organization, Safelight. For the interior, I chose the gold raindrops on a creamy off-white background. She has a document here. For you to download with all of the information. Using Velcro instead of a zipper is a great idea. So simple! Carole is really hoping for a few more sets to a.

Swooping into thrift shops searching for quality and collectible items. Featuring much more fashion and modeling, writing and photography. Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Ready, set, go! A new career start. My job promotional theory has been proven correct - that to land a plum position with the State, one must gain multiple list eligibility and send out numerous applications. I first posted about my job hunt in word-for-year. Now part of the Instagram crowd - you can find me at tvonzalez.

Being a true accompt of the on-going exploits of a self-taught seamster and four iron ladies. Tuesday, 10 February 2015. Monday, 9 February 2015.

Friday, August 14, 2015. Tomorrow is a baby shower and her nursery colors were bright so this was a fun one. These are the same fabrics used in 2 other quilts and I still love them. I have gotten some good mileage out of those! The back has the center strip that I cut out. 2 burp cloths to match along with a pink stuffed bunny, , Done! Linking up to Crazy Mom Quilts. Confessions of a fabric addict. Friday, August 7, 2015. Confessions of a fabric addict.

About vintage sewing machines and sewing. Sunday, April 13, 2014. Making flowers was what I had started doing before Sam fell ill. I made a bunch of them with Sam either on my lap or right beside me on the sofa. So making flowers feels more Sam-related than a quilt. The embroidered leaves will be done in silk ribbon and embroidery floss. Except for the yoyo maker flowers, all the .

Wednesday, August 19, 2015. I have a nice little chunk of the central block done on the Big Quilt. My treadle is handling the size really well. Hard to get a clear picture of the quilting without a flash washing it out. And these half-yard cuts are what I bought with it.

Out in the Sticks with a Sewing Machine, a Bicycle and a Preserving Pan.

My adventures into sewing, dressmaking and pattern cutting. Saturday, 13 August 2016. Reverse of pinned satin band.