Category Archives: Crafts

Playing Catch Up

Posted on July 25, 2016 by msminnesota

There’s been another blogging lull, and a bit of a sewing lull, but I had a ridiculously productive sewing weekend at an amazing retreat center at Stitch Supply Co in Altoona, Wisconsin and I was able to get so much … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash – Ombre Mini Edition

Posted on March 27, 2016 by msminnesota

I recently stumbled upon the V and Co Ombre Mini Swap that Nicole Daksiewicz @modernhandcraft, Chris Thompson @the_tattooed_quilter,  and Nydia Kehnle @nydiak have announced. I really like the concept – finish the mini, then get a partner.  No extras (whew, no … Continue reading →

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I Know, I Know…

Posted on January 27, 2016 by msminnesota

It’s been two and a half months since I last posted.  (I feel like I’m in a Catholic confessional.) Life got a little busy after my last post.  Immediately after the fall retreat was Glamp Stitchalot, and that was pretty … Continue reading →

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Glamp Stitchalot Project Bag

Posted on October 14, 2015 by msminnesota

I’m excited to be heading to Michigan for the first Glamp Stitchalot next month.  In exactly a month, holy cow!!  I signed up for the swap, my first ever, and I’m glad I did.  It’s for a project bag, and … Continue reading →

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Hazel!

Posted on May 26, 2015 by msminnesota

I realize I’m a year behind on this, but I’ve just gotten started making Hazels, and I gotta say…I heart Hazel! It all started about 3 weeks ago when The Blue One went to the quilt shop with me.  He … Continue reading →

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M & M Lanyards

Posted on October 11, 2014 by msminnesota

We set sail next week on our very first Disney Cruise, and instead of packing, I’ve decided to do some ‘projects’. Project 1 was to be box bags.  I’m to the point of boxing the corners, and I’ve put a … Continue reading →

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My New Tool

Posted on March 24, 2014 by msminnesota

I made 3 of Lori Holt’s design boards one evening a couple of weeks ago. I repurposed some foam core boards that were heading to the garbage at work several months ago. I decided to just get to it and … Continue reading →

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A Quick Little Project

Posted on October 25, 2013 by msminnesota

I’ve got a friend coming in town for the weekend and I wanted to make a little something special for her, so I whipped up a little Boo Crew table runner for her this week. This is my first of … Continue reading →

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Witchy Women

Posted on October 17, 2013 by msminnesota

This week Gret & I took on a different kind of project… We spent an evening at Canvas & Chardonnay (along with my friend Nichole and her SIL Ann) and painted some Witch Legs. We had a great time, but … Continue reading →

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Table Runner (Sweetwater Label Crew)

Posted on October 14, 2013 by msminnesota

I joined the Sweetwater Label Crew just in the nick of time to get their October pattern and labels.  It’s a great table runner that guests can sign.  I’m not using this just for Thanksgiving – I’ll be having all … Continue reading →

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