It was a chilly afternoon in my small corner of Georgia. A storm had passed through (Tropical Storm Lee--what a joke), and the air was damp and crisp, as if Autumn had come early. It was here, in his home, that I cozied up with one who many have come to know as the little … Continue reading The Exclusive Interview: On Our Radar
Author: cdonaghy
The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
Next project selected! (Sorry, it's not Mario Bros. related...) I'm drafting three patterns for applique pillows for a little girl's room. So far I have three designs sketched, one of which I have a nearly complete pattern. (Just needs to be uploaded, typed up, and tested for errors!) Here's a sneak peak: Also, some kitchen … Continue reading The Drawing Board: Magpie’s Toss Pillows
If you like Pina Coladas…
...and getting lost in the rain... Okay, so sitting and reading all day isn't working out like I planned. Instead, I spent two hours holding my bladder as the DishTV tech moved my satellite dish (he was in and out of the house and not knocking...plus Sean and Maggie were roaming 'round the house, and … Continue reading If you like Pina Coladas…
Reading….
Crafty endeavors delayed until I can get this book finished for my book club. We're reading The Host by Stephanie Meyer. It's a busy time, and I've been putting it off. I'm enjoying the book, though! Luckily--for book club, not me--Sean is not feeling well and had to stay home from school (yes, sick already … Continue reading Reading….
Heart Felt Wall Hanging
I had so much fun making this, I don't know why I quit! I've included a tutorial for anyone interested in make one. Step 1: Gather your supplies. You'll need: 1 Square of craft felt 3 6"x6" pieces of coordinating fabric (scraps are good) Coordinating (or contrasting) thread Embroidery floss Approximately 1 yd ribbon Scissors … Continue reading Heart Felt Wall Hanging
Almost Done…
...With the felt and fabric hearts. Originally, I wanted to do a sort of bunting or garland, but changed my mind. It's going to be a simple wall hanging. And...there will be a tutorial. (For my sewing friends.) Speaking of tutorials, while I've been neglecting my blog, it's still seen a bit (albeit, a small … Continue reading Almost Done…
The Drawing Board: Felt and Fabric Hearts
Lazy, lazy. That's what I've been the last...year...or two or three. I haven't been blogging. I haven't been baking. No knitting. No sewing. No photo taking. (Or candlestick making.) Just lazy. It's been so long since I've done the things I used to love to do that the friends I have made in the last … Continue reading The Drawing Board: Felt and Fabric Hearts
They’rrrre Grrrreat! (Or, What Do Tony Tiger and I Now Have in Common?)
Hair. It's what defines us. Okay, maybe it doesn't define us, but it certainly can help to identify us! ("Be advised--suspect has brown hair, green eyes, and a really, really big frowny face.") I am typically a brunette. Sometimes the hair is dark, sometimes it's slightly lighter. Rarely is it blond. Not too long ago … Continue reading They’rrrre Grrrreat! (Or, What Do Tony Tiger and I Now Have in Common?)
Some Geekery for Aaron
Working on a small project for Aaron. This will eventually be a toss pillow for his bed. I have this whole big plan of a Mario Bros mural. Starting small, though--with bedding!
Keeping the kids happy…
...is hard! Three trips out last week, and after each event, Aaron asks, "what are we doing now?" Kid, we just came from a two-hour play date at the playground. Why aren't you tired??? Anyhow, I haven't been blogging. This is mostly because I'm super busy wrangling kids, dogs, and cats. (It's a circus here!) … Continue reading Keeping the kids happy…
Fisheyes and Magpies 