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2013 November
Free Smocking Plate: Three Little Kittens
Posted by Claire on Nov 29 2013
Now that the weather’s gotten cold and we’ve seen the first snow of the season, I thought I’d share a winter-ish plate with you all, since it’s been a while since I’ve posted a freebie. I thought about doing a Christmas one but since I seem to be on a nursery rhyme kick of late […]
Book Review: Primarily Quilts by Di Ford
Posted by Claire on Nov 16 2013
Since my sewing time’s been pretty much eliminated by school work, I thought I’d share my thoughts on a book I recently purchased. Those who can’t, in other words, read about it instead 🙂 Primarily Quilts is by Di Ford, an Australian quilter who specializes in vintage and reproduction quilts. Her work is exquisite. Master […]
A Peep at Bo Peep
Posted by Claire on Nov 09 2013
I usually keep a bit of smocking in my car so that when I’m playing taxi, I’ve got something to work on while I’m sitting on the sidelines of whatever destination I’ve shuttled the boylets. My latest project is a picture smocked design that I will be submitting in the new year as part of […]