Featured Win!

I am so thrilled I received my sweet Kiwi Pincushion from Nakpunar. I was honored to be featured on her blog along with other fellow sewers. I apparently received the most comments. Thanks to all that commented because I won the great emery pincushion.

I am working on a few items for the kids from my now favorite book. I will update withe pictures soon.

Modern Mouse

My new bags are made and loaded up in my Etsy shop but not only that some of them are in the great new local store Modern Mouse! Eleen has worked hard at making a great place to shop all local handmade. It is a hop skip and jump to Towne Centre in Alameda. You can find Modern Mouse near the center court yard.

My new Nephew Cooper and his quilt!

I just got back from a great trip of invading my brother, his wife and their new 7 day old baby, Cooper. I say invading because it was me, the 3 kids, my mom and day and Carl. That's 7 people all at once

The most exciting part is that I was able to finish the quilt I have been wanting to make for them. This quilt is inspired by a wonderful quilt in the Gee's Bend Collection. Two years ago the kids and I had the pleasure to see the collection at the de Young. I have been so inspired by them but have not taken the leap to use them as true inspiration in my designs. Cooper coming was my excuse. This is the first design in many I hope to have in my shop.


The lovely inspiration quilt is made by Loretta Pettway. She made it in 1960 out of cotton twill and men's clothing.

My design includes the wonderful prints from Amy Butler.

Please keep an eye for some to pop into my shop soon.