• How to write 80 poems in 80 days – more or less Start with a word, any word. Add another one. And another. Repeat daily. Seriously though, there is not much more involved than your commitment to show up. To acknowledge that nurturing a gift is a persistent ritual. A rewarding one. The more you…

  • Playing with Selvages and Strings

    I’m busy sewing up one of my projects for a blog tour NEXT weekend! How did that get here so fast?!?! I’m joining Kay Mackenzie for a playdate in her Scrap-Applique Playground! You won’t want to miss it! I gave myself permission yesterday to keep my satin stitch foot on while I sewed some selvages…

  • Things to SEW in June

    Sometimes you just wanna sew! And I love to sew bags. A Purse might be a stretch, but I think I know where I packed my zippers!?!?! Click over to Sew Sweetness to find out about all the fun – and prizes! Sara also has some pretty sweet tutorials. Start at her home page and…

  • Travelling Joy

    Travelling Joy

    I can sew anywhere! The dining room tabled offered some pleasant breezes and lots of room to work on some sewing this past week. Here’s one of my UFOs that I packed up to work on in my new space. Have I told you where yet?  I didn’t think so! SASKATOON, Saskatchewan I’ll be almost…

  • Joy In Different Places

     Joy in the Yukon First off, congratulations to Janet who was my Giveaway Winner! Another package off to the Yukon for her – it was her second ‘follower’ comment that got her the win. Thanks to all my followers for joining in. More giveaways to come – soon!! Joy in the Basement What little glam…

  • Orange you Glad it’s a Long Weekend?!

     Brand New View, cut-out foil on window. Zeppelin University, Bodensee, Germany, 2009.   photo from tumblr.com I am! Today has not been a great day for me.  Some advice from me to you for future reference: nail polish will remove pen ink from inside of your dryer. uh huh. it will. Yesterday was AMAZING! I…

  • Celebration Giveaway!

    Here it is – my 500th post! Thanks for reading and commenting.  ON to the Giveaway!  This kit is part of the package. It includes the pattern for the wallhanging you see here and the fabrics. You will need some fusible for the applique, batting and backing fabric.   This *collectible* set of erasers –…

  • All the Space I Need to Quilt

    is between my heart and my hands My design wall is down. My sewing space is being packed away into totes and boxes.  UFOs packaged up into individual large size freezer bags.  My machine is setup in the laundry room. Hopefully I will get to try out my new spot tomorrow. We are moving at…

  • Playful Sneak Peek

     Here’s a little bit of something I’m working on. . . What are you working on? Leave a link in your comment and I’ll come visit! Sarah Vee

  • May Dreamboard – Blooming

    Jamie had two prompts for this month’s Full Flower Moon: How would you like to bloom? Who are you when you’re in full bloom? I think my board answers the second question.   I’m still searching for the right environment to bloom fully.   I have started to take better care of my inner garden –  pulling…