Just in case, you know, you ever have the urge to buy me something Currently obsessing over the following:

Make Your Own Contemporary Quilts, $15.96, Amazon

Handmade Home: Simply Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Tresures, $14.93, Amazon, Available in August

Weekend Sewing: More Than 40 Projects and Ideas for Inspired Stitching, $18.15, Amazon

Seams to Me: 24 Reasons to Love Sewing, $15.74, Amazon

Domino: The Book of Decorating, $21.12, Amazon, (Rest in Peace, Domino)

The Vineyard Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes and Wine Pairings Inspired by America’s Vineyards, $18.21, Amazon

Printmaking + Mixed Media: Simple Techniques and Projects for Paper and Fabric, $15.61, Amazon

Forgot to share with you guys the beautiful new photos of the DBC Quilts! Taken by the clearly talented Tatiana Skye. All items available for purchase in our Etsy Shop…I’m just sayin’…

Having successfully completed the zig zag quilt for Alexis and Ed, I just couldn’t let the obsession go. I can’t take credit for the construction of the gorgeous dress that follows, because I mostly just sat in a rocking chair and talked while Suz did the sewing. But, i looove it, and can’t wait to wear it somewhere special!

First: The original dress and inspiration on Anna Maria Horner’s blog.

Second, the finished dress! Can you believe how close it is to the original? She did SUCH an amazing job. The craziest part is that there was no pattern for the dress, so it’s kind of a modification and a hodge podge. I love that Suz is always up for a challenge. Do you think it’s fancy enough for a beach wedding? Comments welcome!

Sorry, couldn’t resist: saw this little gem on Oh Hello and just simply fell in love. The invitation is backed with fabric (so…me!) but you’ll have to click through to see more pics and get the full story.

Ps: this is one of my new favorite blogs

Off to hang out with the fam this weekend…will return Monday with some (hopefully) delightful pics.

Comfort Stitching’s Hexagon Quilt Along. I’ve been wanting to make one of these FOREVER.

It’s taken a long time, sorry folks. I finally took the time to snap some pics of my “new” (now 9 mos. old) place. You know with me it’s always a work in progress, but it’s definitely a nice start. Still have pics left to take of the kitchen, but am waiting for the afternoon and better lighting. Enjoy!

I’ll be sure to keep you posted on how it goes. I’m having a hard time finding a fabric that I like enough, though. So that’s the first step.

Great review and project on crafster. I do really like the dress, but I like the embellishments so much I think I’m going to go for the tunic (top left corner), think it would be perfect for work!

Any fabric suggestions? Let me know…be sure to comment with a link

1st off: Jess…DO NOT read any further unless you want a spoiler.

2nd off: I had such a nice time putting this quilt together. I had surgery on Monday, and my mom was in town helping me get better. So nice to get to spend some quality time with her. My mom and stepdad (aka papa) came into town on Friday, and this is the primary project that we worked on.

I got really lucky and bought these moda prints a year ago on major sale…and of course just now got the top pieced together. Pattern is the Charming Log Cabin pattern from Threaded Pear. Scalloped edges won’t be done until the actual quilting is done. I think it’s going to be the perfect finishing touch.

Thanks for all your help, mom. I miss you already!

Mom, you’re the best.

It was made to go with our thread catchers. I happened to have a little bit of fabric left over.

I used the whip up tutorial, and it was VERY easy. Only two concerns: 1)  I filled the pincushion with sand…because it sharpens needles, but I think the sand I purchased was way too fine. I did a test, and it seems to be okay as long as you use the felt side to stick the pins in and 2) the perfectionist in me is a little too concerned that my “petals” are not perfectly spaced and centered (gasp!). I guess it adds to the handmade charm.