Fun Fabrics

I love fun fabrics that sometimes have just one theme. Something fun, whimsical, to add to my ever growing stash of fabric.

Like this baseball theme,  it can only mean one thing . . . . You gotta love baseball !
Yes, that's my mitt in the picture....it's seen better days. But I am always ready for a game of catch. Let's play ball ! !

Have you come across any "fun fabrics" that you just had to add to your stash?

Were you tempted like me to make something with your fun fabric?

The chicken or the egg . . .

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Well, I say, . . the chicken !

This delightful keepsake is covered with an array of chickens in burgundy, cream and mustard colors.

A whimsical little decoration for the kitchen or for someone who adores chickens.
Come take a peek at which came first here.

Springtime

Colorful flowers announce the arrival of Spring.

In my Spring Collection you will find a garden of keepsakes to choose from.

Say goodbye to winter and select the perfect flower keepsake for someone special.

Mosaic

I brought together two of my favorite fabrics, batik and unbleached cotton. With remnants left over from two separate projects I randomly started sewing strips together. I ended up with this fun mosaic pattern.

 

For a selection of heart keepsakes please stop by for a visit.

You can see more photos of my mosaic keepsake here. 

Gluten Free Almond Bread

I've been experimenting with gluten free bread recipes for a while now. For this loaf I used almond meal, coconut flour and ground flax seed. Finding just the right combination of flours has been the hardest part of making gluten free bread. A lot of recipes call for rice flour, but I don't care for the aftertaste it leaves. This bread also has a nice texture and holds up well in the toaster.

I ended up making french toast with several slices. Yum!

Vintage fabric endures

I was given the opportunity once again to create a heart keepsake from vintage fabric. I love working with vintage fabric. The history, the colors, the texture, the sentimental value makes it so endearing.

This yard or so of well worn, or as I like to say, "well loved" vintage fabric, in aqua and avocado, had seen better days.

I selected the best area for the pattern, wanting to be sure I could show the lovely flower pattern. Included with the fabric were several original fabric covered buttons. I just had to incorporate these into the finished keepsake. The vintage buttons made the keepsake heart complete.

As a finishing touch I added a new silk ribbon in aqua for a wonderful contrast.

The beauty of vintage fabric.....endures.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to express your feelings for someone special.

Select the perfect little keepsake for your sweetheart. In my romance collection you will find a variety of romantic keepsakes.

Celebrate love February 14th.