NOT your run of the mill

Smocked Sundress

A great Summer standby for any girl big or small. Pattern can be found in this book.

Materials:
3/4 yard cotton
elastic thread
thread to match
marking pen (water soluble)

&  just an hour of your time

I found a video of Heather Ross on Martha awhile back. They had me at the iron.

The smocking magic happens right before your eyes.

MoMo's Wonderland {Quilt & Dress}

MoMo's Wonderland...a technicolor landscape filled with imaginary places had inspired this HUGE quilt.  The large patterned fabrics were too large to cut up into something small.

So let's go big, really BIG!

Birthday Party Dress
Blow out the candles! Sleeveless A-line dress by Oliver + S has three box pleats at center front with options of button tab or ties. Buttons at back, and our signature hem facing.

   featuring tweedledee (sugar) by Moda

" ...a weekend is a state of mind"

What are you making this weekend?

"More than just a pair of days, a weekend is also a state of mind--a feeling of relaxation and freedom to immerse ourselves full in a favorite activity."

The sewing instructions in this book are beautifully illustrated, and patterns are included on full size pullouts.

Summer, Sun, Fun! Amy Butler Patterns

 

"MINI DRESS tunic & tops The mini is all about versatility! Great details on this pretty frock compliment everyone's style. You’ll find design options and sizes for both girls and women! The Tunic and Dress lengths have optional pockets. More is more when it comes to fashion!"

Great for beginners! Flattering and comfortable in one easy to make, easy to wear top that is at home on the beach, after the gym, running about town or enjoying some serious down time! A great mother-daughter project, this halter can be worn over a t-shirt or under a jacket.

The bag to hold just about everything! Perfect as an everyday tote or craft carryall. Big enough to pack for a weekend getaway and great on the beach! Lots of pockets inside to hold and organize it all. Finish it with a zipper or without.

Rockets & Robots Quilt

Rockets & Robots

This fabric is begging to be a quilt for a great little boy.
Rockets & Robots

Shelley & Iris

Foundation pieced 'Dutch Iris'
 Showing a close-up of beautiful quilting lines

makin' shakin' ice cream

What you'll need:

* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1/2 cup milk or half & half
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
* 6 tablespoons rock salt [course salt is fine
* 1 pint-size plastic food storage bag (e.g., Ziploc)
* 1 gallon-size plastic food storage bag
* Ice cubes

How to make it:

1. Fill the large bag half full of ice, and add the rock salt. Seal the bag.
2. Put milk, vanilla, and sugar into the small bag, and seal it.
3. Place the small bag inside the large one, and seal it again carefully.
4. Shake until the mixture is ice cream, which takes about 5 minutes.
5. Wipe off the top of the small bag, then open it carefully. Enjoy!

The kids had a great time at the cottage making this treat.

Step 5. is really important!  Salty tasting ice cream is really no good!

quilt & a good book

Hop Skip & Jump quilt by Denyse Schmidt.

My idea of a lazy weekend. Find a shady spot with just a touch of sun peeking through. A great quilt and a good book. Went to the local library to pick up the enormously and really greedy stack of books I ordered on line. If only I have time to read just half. 

What is on your Summer Reading list?

Smile! I was on Google Camera

NOT the exact car that drove by the shop last week 

"Hey!  What's that?"

Spotted the Google Street View snapping pictures of our Historic Downtown.  Good thing I prettied up the shop front with a new window display. The hanging baskets were showing their best face.  Come take a 360 degree stroll through MY neighborhood.

setting sunset [view from hot tub]

balancing act

a balancing act...beach 'jenga' one rock at a time

Sechelt [Davis Bay]

Ahhh! the start of our Family vacation.

coffee & the beach

Ahhh! the start of our Family vacation.