This project had been on hold until the twist clasps came in and I just hadn't felt like stitching this last week. I used a vinyl-type material, that I back with a fusible interfacing to give it some sturdiness as it was very thin. The inside pieces ar
Quick update: Thank you for your wonderful thoughts and prayers for Jay and Vivian. My daughter says that each are improving every day. Both dad and daughter have had a mild case. They will each be tested before returning to work and school, which wo
Update: My daughter says Vivian symptoms are mild, thank goodness - headache gone but still low fever and tired. SIL is feeling better but, tires out very easily and has lost his sense of smell. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers for them. I'll ke
This was a sewing project I just completed. It was from a kit - two sets of panels, backing material, interfacing and binding for two placemats and two coasters. I quilted the mats and they are reversible with a bunch of pumpkins on a black back round.
I wish to embroider on a hanky something for the Mother of the Bride. Does anyone know of a saying or poem or something appropriate? I would love to do one for her and for Caitlin's Grandmother. I tried Googling it but, seemed to only see ones for the
I was away for the weekend to the Bachelorette Party! I met such sweet young women - all very good friends of each other plus there were 2 other mothers there besides me. I made up gift bags (with their names) containing their goodies that I had made.
Just finished this baby blanket for a good friend who's daughter just had a baby girl. This is my friend's first grandchild and i am so happy for her. This is very plush thick material - so very soft. I used soluble stabilizer on the top. Forgive my
We are going to "Meet the Parents" (of the bride) soon - so I made this for Caitlin's mother, Cindy. Hope she likes it. Thanks for looking! Hugs to all! Laura
The last two wine charms finished plus a couple extra "just in case". Tanya is the matron of honor and is organizing this Bachelorette party. She loves her little dog! And last is Rachael who loves a glass of wine each evening. Hope they like their
Good news on Phillip. My daughter-in-law texted me this: Phillip is safe in France as of this morning. He wrote: "Safely arrived in Paris. Thank you to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the French Armed Forces for giving this Australian sa
The next set of four wine charms: Lynnsey loves cats! Hope she can see the two cats in her charm. Jenny is a dental hygienist. I had a hard time finding a charm for her - I didn't want to put a tooth on it. If you look closely, you should be able to
Update: Still no response from Phillip. It is very worrisome! My daughter-in-law has a good Aussie friend, who is in the capital of Afghanistan and he hasn't been able to get to the airport yet. His name is Phillip. Would you please keep him and eve
Here is the third set of Wine Glass Charms. Kali is a physician's assistant and the sister of the bride. Kate shows horses. Hope she likes this charm! Katie is my daughter and has her degree in Chemistry so a beaker is her charm. And last is Lori,
Finished these four wine charms today. Emily loves to play golf - so she got a cute little golf cart. Heather has an interesting job - she finds and sells vintage purses - so a purse, she gets! Then Kailey, who is my other daughter-in-law to be, loves
My first 4 wine charms for the Bachelorette party. I had so much fun talking to the bride-to-be (my future daughter-in-law) to get ideas for each of the attendees. I didn't want to use letters as we have 5 ladies whose names start with a K. So, I deci
