Monthly Archives: May 2011

A very full week

A pack of dogs, new sewing projects, joyful news, sad news, basement flooding, a yarn party, asparagus, roller derby, lots of driving, kitty-sitting, and naps where ever I could squeeze them in. These all filled my time the past several … Continue reading

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A Keyword Story

Pigalle, 18th Arrondissement, Paris Moulin Rouge Windmill Illuminated Neon lights Cabaret Red Dusk Evening Tourist attractions Landmarks Red-light district Viewed from below Clouds Outdoors Nobody Travel

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A Look Back

Wayyyyy back to the beginning. Well not THE beginning, but my beginning. At some very young age I discovered sewing. Of course, I’d probably been watching my mom sew since the day I was born, propped up in a little … Continue reading

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A Keyword Story

9th arrondissement, Paris Tart Cheese Pastry Dinner Appetizer Savory Delicious Rustic Indulgence Plate Still life Close-up Nobody Travel

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Treasury Love

Double treasury love! Thanks for including my items, Heather and Tamara!

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Peek into the sewing room

I am grateful today to be featured on the Etsy Alberta Street Team blog. Or rather, my sewing room is featured. I can’t recall offering a peek into my sewing room here on this blog. For shame! Of course, now … Continue reading

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Double-header derby

A quick report on the roller derby action. Got my table set-up no prob. Featured some items from minibytes and some of my momma’s lovely sewing creations. Tons of great people watching. Met some wonderful derby girls. Sold some stuff. … Continue reading

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Treasury Love

Thanks Hilda!

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I *heart* roller derby

And I *heart* fabric postcards, so this project was a perfect match. I just cut up some old jeans, sewed the denim onto card stock with a zigzag stitch and then dug through my stamp collection to find the appropriate … Continue reading

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A Keyword Story

Pompidou Centre, Paris Reflection Glass Turquoise Transparent Mysterious Ghostly Fine art Art exhibition Art installation Self-Portrait Young woman One Person Taking picture Travel My apologies… I didn’t take note of the name of the artist while we were there.

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