Category Archives: Family Stuff

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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Backing, Binding, and Stashing, Oh My!

Posted on September 13, 2015 by msminnesota

This weekend was only the second weekend all summer that I was home all weekend, and I sure did put my time to good use. First up – borders onto the Wishes quilt top, and then piecing the backing together. … Continue reading →

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The Drought’s Over

Posted on August 30, 2015 by msminnesota

It had been a few months since I last bought fabric, but that dry spell is clearly over. I ordered backing fabrics for a couple of current projects: Backing and Binding for my Triple Barn Star top.   The backing … 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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Is this thing on?

Posted on November 15, 2014 by msminnesota

HELLO! Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a month since I last posted, which also means it’s been a month since I last sat at my sewing machine.  Sigh.  Almost exactly a month ago, in fact.  My last project was … 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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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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Jeepers, It’s the Creeper!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by msminnesota

You Scooby Doo fans will get the reference.  , My husband and kids are huge Scooby Doo fans and have all seen every episode (multiple times). This is a different sort of ‘Creeper’…the Minecraft sort.  My kids are very into … Continue reading →

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And pillowcases, too

Posted on March 22, 2013 by msminnesota

I am working on a special project for summer…I have some pillowcases to make for some folks.  And for now I’ll leave it at that.  But I also decided to make some pillowcases for a couple of cute kids… The … Continue reading →

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Where did the month go?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by msminnesota

It’s been over a month since my last post.  It’s been even longer since I last touched my fabric.  I have an excuse!  In the beginning of October I started an evening class in preparation of me taking the Project … Continue reading →

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