Birthday fun!

Well, I did it again. I turned 39 for the 4th year running. I know what your thinking, but it's true. Ask my kids they'll tell you. I had a great birthday this year. It started out on Friday night when I got home and found a new lamp in my bedroom--that man of mine really pays attention! Then on Saturday I got these two new books from the kids. (Somehow they ended up on the hubbies Amazon wish list, weird huh?)

For lunch I choose one of the few places that makes the whole family happy, Noodles & Company. I roll with a pretty picky gang. so I love this place. I get good food, and they get plain food. Look at these handy chopstick holders that kept us all very happy while we waited for out food.

"I did it!" How darn cute is this child of mine?

This one looks a little skeptical about the chop sticks actually working... that's my boy, always thinking!

Just in case you didn't understand plain food, its nothing but noodles and salt. The chopsticks did jazz it up, don't you think?

One of the other great reasons I chose Noodle & Co. was that it was in close proximity to Quilting Adventures. I sent Don and the kids to the comic shop so I could buy a little birthday fabric. I am sneaky, aren't I? I just had to go back for another round of fat quarters for more Betty aprons. I love these Robert Kaufman prints.

 I didn't see these last week, but what the heck, right? Love me some fruity goodness.

After I met back up with the fam, we headed off to Movieland to see Gnomeo and Juliet in 3D. It was the perfect Saturday afternoon movie. So funny and so darn cute! I have to say it's as good as Shrek and The Incredibles, and I could see them 100 times. Oh wait, I have seen them 100 times. Silly me. 

We spent the rest of the night cuddled up watching a Cupcake Wars marathon--it was almost as good as eating real cupcakes.

Quilt Market, Moda Home!

What's not to love about Moda Home? And how cute are the Moda Home girls?  Here is a little sneak peek on some of the items the new modernjune.com website will be carrying in the future.  I love the retro repro of it all!

I am so excited about this Eames reproduction with its delightful birds. This was one of the very first vintage aprons that I ever bought, it was a well-loved (ratty and stained). I paid a whopping $3.00 shipped.

 

A little Santa action is always good!

 

A must have! 

 Tea Towel Heaven!

I'm all fueled-up on fruit and tea this morning and ready to hit the market for new laminated cottons!!! More later!

cash and carry preview: the fabric stash!

I was really serious about selling some fabric! Really serious!
I went from bustin' at the seams...

...to plenty of room for my new product line!
I had a small freak out when I got to working on the second shelf, but I made it through with out hyperventilating. Don't worry, I kept plenty of random fabric goodness.

Here is the sale fabric, that is 26 bolts of fabric and two 56 Qt boxes of assorted yardage!
And I have not even gotten up to the attic yet. Scary.


Here is a peak inside one of the boxes, they are filled with good stuff. As much as I will miss some of this stuff, I am very excited for the future!
I can't wait to make that big fabric order, now that will be fun!!!

Look what I bought!

Wait until you see what I have planned for this great fabric! This fantastic fabric was designed by Gumball Grenade and was last weeks Spoonflower winner. Oh I can't wait to get my hands on this.

Holiday Banner

Two of crafty girlfriends Dawn and Beth from the Richmond Craft Mafia are going to be doing some crafting on a local TV morning show, Virginia This Morning! We are so excited to have these to gals supporting Richmond Craft Mafia. They will be doing demo of a felt holiday garlands! Some of us have thrown in our Version as well, you can see Missing monsters light up fleece garland tutorial at off the record. Here is my contribution! Happy holidays!



Step one: Gather materials

-thread
-1/2 bias tape
-pinking shears
-chalk
-ruler
-scrap fabric (this pile is what is left over from the Modern June Christmas Aprons


Step Two: make a pattern

To start making your pattern draw a 12 inch line with chalk then add a small perpendicular line at the end the 12 inches.

This is just what worked for me, feel free to change the size of your pendent all you want!



Step Three: Finish up pattern

Next draw two marks, 4 inches on either side of the center line. Then take your ruler and create your diagonal line. Mark with chalk.



Step five: cut cut cut

Now take this pattern and cut as many as you think you' ll need. Mine are all a bit different in size I eyeballed most of them for kicks!

Once you have your banner pieces all cut out it off to the sewing machine!



Step Five: construction

Sandwich your banner piece into the 1/2 bias tape. Then edge stitch.




Step Six: Spacing

I used the card from the bias tape packaging as a guide to space my pendent evenly! I would make this a bit less next time. For me I think it is spaced to wide. I had to do a bit of pinning for my "valance"



Looking good!



Step Seven: hang and enjoy!

250th post freebie!

To celebrate my 250th post I am having a Friday Freebie! The freebie is this holiday hostess apron! Santa Baby!

So here is the deal, just leave me a love note in the comment section of this post and you will be automatically entered into my Friday Freebie Contest! Then on Monday morning I will print off all the comments, cut each on out individually and have my kids pick the winner out of a hat .

good luck!

Santa baby!

Ok this Apron might make the whole horrible day a lot better! I love this Christmas hostess apron! It has been a long time since I have done a serious waist band on an apron! Today I am wearing my new high waist skirt from American Apparel! Inspiration comes from mysterious places!

ric rac anyone?

12 Aunt Bea's
12 girlie girls
6 Aunt Dot's

It looks funny all laying in a heap! But it is progress!

Update...Ok crafty universe I need red bias tape with with polka dots and I need it NOW! I don't have time to make bias but I wish I did! So Wrights Trim Company, get on that!!!