Recent Designs
Tie A Ribbon July 11, 2010
The yellow ribbon tied around the 'old oak tree' has for many years represented homecoming and the end of long absences. In the 90's this idea developed into the crossed red ribbon representing AIDS awareness. Today there are as many ribbons and variations in ribbon color as there are causes and diseases. Each one expresses the empathy and the awareness of the wearer.
It is my hope that the making of this bag will encourage others to start their own personal positive action campaign making use of their unique and diverse talents.
Click on the picture to find out more about this new bag.
A portion of the sale of this pattern will be donated to the Cancer Society.
In The News
Nancy's Notions Offers ABQ Patterns June 16, 2010
I first met Nancy Zieman at Quilt Market 3 years ago when my friend Shirley stopped her in the aisle and asked to rub her arm for good luck. This must be some sort of odd Irish or Scottish way of passing on luck - rubbing it off! At any rate since then a fair number of my patterns have been carried by Nancy's catalog so I think some of that luck rubbed off on me too.
You'll find several of my patterns are currently carried by Nancy's Notions. The Yoga Girl Bag, The 2B Bag and somewhere on the site you will find The Bevy Bag. Nancy's crew has also kitted the Yoga Girl Bag for a great price so take advantage if you have not made it yet for yourself!
Click on the picture to go to Nancy's Notions.
Recent Mischief
It's a bird, it's a plane... June 16, 2010
No, it's Harry trying to get into the chicken coop! After pacing around he eventually did settle down right on the chicken wire to survey his domain and the new subjects.
Harry has actually been in the coop a couple of times but not when the chickens have been out. I do believe his majesty is a little chicken of the chickens.
Latest Events
Keep On The Sunny Side June 7, 2010
Rob and I would like to introduce you to the new arrivals to our back yard. We have a little flock of six Isa Red hens. These gals are laying hens and have just reached their full potential of 6 eggs per day. So far we have enjoyed cheese omelets with our own fresh herbs, strawberry cream puffs with garden strawberries, asparagus crepes, pound cake and yes even fried eggs sunny side up. This week I'm going to work on my frittata repertoire and perhaps some custards.
Surprisingly we are not gaining any weight - probably since we've also been gardening like mad fiends as well. The hens are fed an organic diet and the garden is organic as well. As my Dad used to say 'we are dining like the Kings of France.'
Misc.
It Never Rains in California... April 28, 2010
I recently designed a fun and easy quilt for Hoffman California Fabrics called California Rain. This pattern is free to anyone by going to the Hoffman California Fabric site. Sandi M. has made the quilt using beautiful batiks and they look spectacular!
If you would like a copy of California Rain click on the picture of Sandi's quilt. It takes a few moments to download so just be patient!