a new look

Most of the updates are now in place.

I hope you find the site user friendly {and prettier}.

You'll find archived posts to your right

and some new gadgets, too.

There's a grab the button at the top of the right column

for bloggers' pages. If you'd prefer different settings,

please let me know and I'll do my best to whip one up.

If you happen to grab the button at any time, please be sure

to drop me a note, email or comment.....

thoughtful comments are ALWAYS appreciated.

Enjoy!

Heather

Surprise Fun Mail!

What could be better than fun mail? 

SURPRISE FUN MAIL! 

Special thanks to the extremely talented
Nanette of Freda's Hive for the lovely tea towel.

Nanette utilized Spoonflower fabric for this gift, 

then bound the edges with a coordinated bud print.
I'm hanging it up as my calendar in the sewing room
before it makes it's way into the kitchen.

Thanks so much Nanette! 

Be sure to stop by her blog for some serious eye candy & inspiration.

Heather

Embroidery & 30s Finds

Thanks to Fab Mama who sent some 

stitching guide treasures!

I've been going through some of the 30s reproductions

and looking through Vintage Notions this past week, 

looking for a nice whip up.

Happy Sewing,

Heather

baby quilts

I'm playing in fabric! 

I've been rummaging though my stash to see if I could find a nice set 

of material for a baby quilt or two...

if I keep it up I might have a few piles to choose from. 

You know, it occurred to me

that if you haven't met me in real life {and maybe even if you have!},

you probably think I rarely finish ANY quilts....

most of the baby & toddler quilts I've made have been 

for charity or gifts & 

I didn't even consider taking photos. 

So going forward, I'll be sure to snap a shot and share.

I'm really looking forward to some quality time in the studio

{though we're still moving things around to make room for my Lil Miss}.

I never thought I'd actually look forward to sharing the sewing room!

Happy Quilting,

Heather

Try Try Again

The third time's the charm on the French Macarons.

This batch went so smoothly...

less cocoa than the first batch

but yummy and chocolatey &

 perfect.

 {yeah, you'll rarely find me saying that about anything}

When I first saw the feet forming,

I clapped my hands like a giddy school girl

and jumped around the kitchen.

Can't wait to share this batch and make another 

few dozen just for fun.

Whatever challenge awaits you,

keep at it.
It's worth trying a few times to get it right.

Best Wishes,

Heather