Archive for July, 2008

off to hogwarts!

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

spencer & becca.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Becca is a girl I know from work and this spring she and her fiance eloped!  When she first told me about it, it was so apparent to me that her wedding day was about her and Spencer committing their lives to each other; not about the superficial details and the “it’s all about me” attitude [...]

the earth is not a cold, dead place.

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

quilt-spiration: amy butler.

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

As I was looking for some inspiration for my quilt, I found the most amazing fabric designer: Amy Butler.  Not only is her fabric gorgeous, but she has a bunch of beautiful photos on her site for inspiration, plus there are free patterns to download!
Some of her quilts:

I would like to find a place that [...]

quilt.

Monday, July 14th, 2008

I’m thinking that my next big project is going to be a patchwork quilt.  I’ve never made one before, and I want to try it because it’s such a practical thing to make.  I’ve been looking through a lot of really beautiful patterns, but really, I just want to find a pattern for a simple [...]

woollybears & last weekend.

Friday, July 11th, 2008

This morning I encountered a little Woollybear Caterpillar.  I don’t really like bugs, but these little guys are so cute. 

I vaguely remember my parents taking Jon and I to a Woollybear Caterpillar Festival when we were younger.  I googled it and found out it takes place in Vermilion ((near Cleveland)) every October.  I can understand [...]

my book.

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

My book arrived last week.  How strange and exciting to be finally done, though I need to fix some things and order another copy. 
I am more proud of this book than anything I have ever made.  When I flip though it and see the whole story laid out, I am overwhelmed by how freaking lucky I am [...]