art show

Emma, The Tin Thimble

Last Friday night I visited The Tin Thimble for their anniversary party slash student art show slash open house. I stayed because of the beautiful food!

chef Lisa of Garnet Stone

Sorry if these pictures look like half eaten food. But it was all so delicious with 3 wonderful cheeses, and breads and crackers, perfect pears and grapes. And there was local wines as well.

A few of my katie jean items were on display for the art show. But this beautiful merino wool rooster was the show stealer for me. It looks like a painting. Such gorgeous vibrant color.

Their next big event is going to be the annual fashion show. It is such a fun day of summer handmade clothing. Saturday, June 4th. Do not miss it!

sunday

outside the william jessup university

I just had a pretty great family weekend. Spending a lot of time with my kids, it was pretty sweet. I even got a bit of a sunburn from watching them play outside most of the day with all the neighborhood kids.

And this is how my day started. With popovers! I love eating them with butter and orange marmalade. They are just perfect that way. Plus coffee.

My husband made them for me. Knowing what sweet memories they have for me, of my sisters making them :) Just look at the New Cook Book that has the recipe. The cover has even been torn off.

Well, now you know how spoiled I am at home. I can never complain about me husband because of the things like this that he does.

p.s. you do not need custard cups or a special popover pan to make these. I have small kitchen storage so I try not to buy those extras. Trust me, a muffin pan works perfectly.

working

I have been trying to be a good girl and stay on task. Sewing each day something new for my shop. And using the pile of fabrics that I showed you the other day. Why is it so hard to stay focused? Well I did get this cute tie onesie finished. My favorite part is doing the hand stitching with brown thread. It just feels good to be adding that little touch, plus it just looks good. I am also making a stuffed frisbee dog to go with it. I have been so drawn to yellow these past few days. Not usually a favorite color of mine, mostly because I look awful in it. But now it makes me think of spring, butter, and fresh eggs.

Is there a certain color that you love right now? What is the shade that makes your heart sing?

p.s. I will soon be telling you more about the owls.

thrifty adventures

This week I was walking through my local Goodwill and wasn't finding a thing! Has this ever happened to you? Well I was getting kinda bummed about it too. Who wouldn't, right?

Until I got to the back of the store. I found three different pieces of vintage fabric! Such a score for me!

There was a time when I declared that I was only going to use vintage fabric. Well, you know that that did not work. Who can not resist all those beautiful new fabrics.

But now I have this new collection to deal with. So this sweet yardage is being cleaned with hot water and Oxy Clean. And I am dreaming of what to make with it.

Do you have any inspiration or ideas for me?

Now's your chance to link up here with your recent thrifty find. I just love seeing what you all can't live without! Stop by and visit my thrifty sister Stacey and please add our button to your post or sidebar.

my fabrics

I went through my fabrics yesterday looking for a little inspiration on what to sew up for a fair I am doing in April. I pulled out a bunch of different prints.

Sorted them out by what goes with what. Decided on a bunch of different things to make, beginning with bibs.

But before I cut and sew, some ironing must be done. So I ironed all that I needed to make a variety of bibs.

And made this little shirt instead!

It will be in my shop today! Tomorrow I think there will be a stuffed frisbee dog to join it.

student art show

I went to The Tin Thimble on Sunday afternoon to teach my placemat and napkin sewing class. I had such a nice time sewing with my student and visiting with Sharon and Claire. They are such a generous pair of sisters. And truly everyone whether sister or daughter who works there is the best!

And they also throw a great party! To celebrate their 4 year anniversary they are hosting their 2nd annual Student Art Show. It would make a great girl's day out to visit them on April 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd to see what they will be displaying. And to see their great collection of vintage and new fabrics.

If you haven't been there yet, it is the perfect time to go. They are located in Loomis at the High Hand Nursery on Taylor Road. The gardens there are just beautiful right now with blooming trees and flowers. My kids especially like the Koi pond!

And if you have been looking for a few things in my etsy shop, you will find them now at The Tin Thimble. So I am working hard today to add some new replacements.

See you at the party!

vintage sheets

I have been practically hoarding my vintage sheets. Buying them, but then just holding onto them. Which is silly really. Because they are always so much bigger than the new yardage that I buy.

But I was finally able to cut up a few to participate in the daily giveaway at the vintage sheet blog. And what a great reason to cut them up. Just to make something cute and then give it away. Just sharin' the vintage love!

I made the Disappearing Nine Patch doll quilt. It turned out bigger than my usual doll quilt. 17" x 17" actually. So it can really be used for not only the best behaved dolly, but also for the best baby. You decide.

Go visit the Vintage Sheet blog now and follow the rules. And visit daily for more fun sheet giveaways.