Category Archives: Fabrics

Fabric Friday #6 Autumn Jewels

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Alexandra

I’m not usually a jewel tone kind of girl. I tend to gravitate to lighter, cheerful colors. Lately however, I find myself pausing at plums, and lingering on pumpkins and dusky roses. I suspect it has something to do with … Continue reading →

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Fabric Friday #5 Strawberry Fields

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Alexandra

My super awful cold has turned into a full blown Sinus infection. Which explains why I still feel pretty icky a week+  into what I’ve lovingly named “Toddler Death Plauge”. Seriously, their germs are no joke! I’m finally starting to … Continue reading →

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Fabric Friday #3

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Alexandra

I don’t know about you, but I’m glad its Friday! Been a looong week here. Willow and I have been fighting a cold and she’s been way cranky. She’s been taking those toddler naps, the sort of naps that wherever … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Grannies!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Alexandra

So it should be no secret by now, that when I get an idea into my head, there’s no stopping me. I saw these blocks last week and I haven’t been able to get them out of my head. I … Continue reading →

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Fabric Friday #2

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Alexandra

Todays Fabric Friday is inspired by the 2012 Pantone Spring/Summer Colors. I love when they announce/predict the new color trends.  I don’t always agree, and they sometimes choose odd names for colors, but still, ever the color junkie I can … Continue reading →

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Inspiration strikes and I forget to sleep

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Alexandra

 My friends are constantly teasing me about my coffee swilling, night owl tendencies. I’m glad lucky that I don’t need as much sleep to function as some people (ahem Ben and Manda). That being said, I stayed up into the … Continue reading →

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Fabric Friday

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Alexandra

Welcome to my first Fabric Friday! I’ll be posting a new fabric pairing every week. Today, I’m loving Denyse Schmidt’s new line (for Joann Fabrics) Aunt Edna. This is far and above her best collection for them. The shades of … Continue reading →

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Life this week

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Alexandra

Hello from the center of the ocean… I mean Portland. Its quite the blustery day here. Willow and I have set up camp on the couch today, armed with markers, hot cocoa, hand sewing and our favorites on netflix ( … Continue reading →

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Pillow Talk 6 Swap

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Alexandra

After sitting out a few rounds of some very fun swaps this summer, I’m excited to be participating in the latest round of The Pillow Talk 6 Swap over on flickr. This is a seriously talented bunch of sewers. Every time … Continue reading →

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Fabric linky-loo!!!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Alexandra

I like fabric. A lot. This is just a part of my stash, some favorites and piles that just seem like they belong together. I’ve been getting a lot of inquires as to where I buy my fabrics lately so … Continue reading →

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