Thrift Shop Treasure

I like to browse through thrift stores, but rarely walk out with more than just a paperback book.  Thursday I decided to check out a shop close to the house.  While looking through the frames and framed art I came across a piece of silk embroidery that had been professionally framed by a gallery that [...]

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Silently Stitching

Oh, how I wish I could post about the panel challenge.  I especially like the way my work on the current panel is turning out, even better than I imagined.  There will be one more panel arriving soon and it will be the last.  The reveal is still 2 long months away.
The Skrappy Ladies have decided to [...]

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Family Photo

I’ve been sorting through the family geneology books, papers, photos and I came across this picture of my Great Grandparents.  They were married in 1899 and the picture on the wall was taken on their first wedding anniversary.  
 

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Behind the scenes stitching

I’m still working on the Skrappy Panel Mystery Challenge, so no pics.  It won’t be much longer until the reveal at fall retreat in October.  Then I will post pics of all the finished challenges, and prove that I have actually been sewing and stitching.
My quilting fabrics never got sorted out after our move, so whenever I [...]

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