I Chopped Up My Quilt!

You're probably thinking it was an accident. Nope. It was intentional. Let me explain. I started the quilt in the picture just before our daughter graduated from high school. I was making her official graduation quilt (which I did finish on time), but as is often the case, I reasoned that if one quilt was … Continue reading I Chopped Up My Quilt!

Free Valami Face Mask Pattern

For those who want to make the superior fitting and very comfortable Valami face mask and didn't get a chance to snag the free pattern while it lived on the Valami website, click below to download it. The pattern (version 2.0) was last updated in June 2020. valami-mask-pattern-v2.0Download The pattern has clickable links to my … Continue reading Free Valami Face Mask Pattern

The Drawer in the Hall

One link led to another and I found myself on a real estate website with a search box. On a whim, I entered the address of the house where I grew up. We lived on Marlow Street from the time of my earliest childhood memories until the summer before I started 4th grade. It was … Continue reading The Drawer in the Hall

Opulent Ornaments: A Delightful Rabbit Hole

I went off the deep end about a year ago after I accidentally came across instructions for Paula Nadelstern's Opulent Ornaments and decided I needed to make one. Or a dozen. Get her directions here. (Embrace the bling; resistance is futile.) I spent a long time collecting sequins, pins, beads, and other shiny objects and … Continue reading Opulent Ornaments: A Delightful Rabbit Hole

Origami Folded Fabric Ornaments

Kevin MacLeod made a great video showing how to make origami folded fabric ornaments. Thanks to his video I've been having a blast making Christmas ornaments! Take a look and then come right back for my tips below. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VwvNU1pGd-Y Ami's Tips 1. Pre-wash your fabric. I know, I can hear the moaning already. If you … Continue reading Origami Folded Fabric Ornaments