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Camper Fabric Projects

8/30/2017

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I decided to sew a little today.  I pulled out the camper materials I bought in Williams along with some fusible webbing and a good pair of scissors!  First I made a camper keychain, then a tag and now I'm starting a potholder.  Sew fun!
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Generous Vintage Trade

8/29/2017

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While I was taking the Book Stitchery class I noticed a lot of people using ledger paper and I thought it was so unique and interesting when used on journal pages.  I looked all over town and couldn't find any, so I asked the people taking the class if anyone wanted to trade for vintage postal stamps and such.  I had two women respond the same day saying they would make a trade.  I received both packages yesterday and couldn't believe all the beautiful things I received.  And yes, there was some wonderful old ledger paper.  I had already sent my packages out or I would have totally changed what I sent, because it was not nearly as nice as what I received.  Live and learn.  These women were so generous in what they sent me.  It was Christmas in August and I am so thankful!  If they happen to read this, there is another little package on the way!  Here is a sample of what I received.
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Mixing Images

8/28/2017

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 This weekend our son and daughter-in-law came for a visit.  They always help the mister and I with computer questions and fun new programs.  Well, I am now hooked on an ipad app called Procreate.  Michael can create amazing images with this program and I am just learning the basics.  Here are a couple of digital images I played around with yesterday.  Directly below I created an image to place on the cover of my mail art.
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 The image directly above was made from images I overlapped and recreated.  This is so much fun!
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A Little Signature Book

8/24/2017

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The Reunion

8/23/2017

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Sew New Apron

8/22/2017

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As you know, I love Cori Dantini fabrics!  I decided to do a little embroidery on this panel, and then I added a vintage piece that I had stitched sew old sew new onto.  I put them all together on a linen apron.  I especially like the deep pockets.
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Here is a side story!  Last time I did a vintage show a man came up to me and was telling me about some chairs I was selling.  All the sudden he hugged me.  I was totally taken aback.  He went on his way and I thought the whole incident was weird.  I told my mister about it when I got home.  He asked me if the man could have reached into my pockets and taken money.  Well, bummer!  So that is why I want deep pockets.
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Accordion Book with Sayings

8/20/2017

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I will try and blog about something different tomorrow, but while I'm taking this book class, all I sem to be doing is making books!  I just love it!
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More Stitch Bookery Pages

8/16/2017

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I am having so much FUN sewing these stitched pages.  I am participating in a page swap and these are the pages I am submitting.  There are 5 pages sewn front and back.
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I couldn't stop there!  I decided to do another page for my book!
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Here is a little accordion book I am working on!
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Playing with Words & Fabric

8/15/2017

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Whenever I hear words that resonate with me, I try to write them down.  Sometimes I write them on a slip of paper and sometimes I write them in a journal.  I love words as much as I love fabric.  Today I was going through a box of pictures and I found a piece of paper with quotes and wisdom written on them.  I think I wrote them down when Oprah was doing her last show.  Whether you like her or not really doesn't matter, but she has an eloquent gift with words. 
I decided to take my slip of paper and write down what I had written onto a piece of fabric.  The handwriting is unimportant because this is something I wish to keep.  This little piece will be collaged with other fabrics and bound into one of my fragment books.
I think my calling was to teach, and I did that for many years.  I believe my calling now it to create, for it truly lights me up!
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Quilts on Route 66- A Must See Quilt Shop!

8/13/2017

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Oh, My, Goodness!!  I found the cutest quilt shop ever!  My mister and I went on a camping trip to Williams, Arizona.  We were in town eating breakfast and I saw a quilt shop next door.  How could I possibly not go take a peek?  I walked in the door and was blown away by the cute fabrics.  Then there were projects all bundled up so I didn't even have to think about what I needed to buy to complete the projects.  Honest to Pete, I could have bought the store out, and I did spend a little more than I should have, but you only live once!!  Now here is my plug for this darling little shop.....go to www.quiltsonroute66.com and check them out!  I believe they are on Instagram as well.  Really you should just make a trip to see this store and visit with the sweetest proprietor!  They also have a store in Scottsdale, named Scottsdale Quilts.  Guess where I will be taking a trip too?!  Here are a few pictures I snapped and some things I purchased.  I can't show lots of stuff I bought because I have some birthdays coming up!
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