Happy Easter

I know I've been MIA; both kids are home, lots going on at once! I promise we will be back to blogging and giveaways this week!



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Wordless Wednesday

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Moving Slowly

Hello! As most of my Twitter followers know, I had hand surgery on January 6th. I still can't grip to cut fabric (or drive, do dishes, cook, empty litter boxes) but I can do a bit of cross stitch!






This is another Barbara Bourgeau-Richards pattern by FACES called 'Sarah'. I am in love with the colors and the way the mother is holding her baby girl.

Hoping to get a Valentine's Day giveaway up here next week, so be on the look out!

Hugs,
Betty & Dee


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Christmas Gifts: handmade towels

So, just as a quick follow-up to my last post about making towels as gifts, I just finished this one for a friend:



It was such a fun project, it's made me want to make several for myself (AFTER the holidays!).

Hugs,
Betty & Dee



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Last Minute Holiday Gifts: Kitchen/Powder Room Towels

Ok, I know there are a few of you out there like me, putting together last minute gifts...usually for people you either had not planned on exchanging gifts with, people you are now going to see last minute and feel you should bring some type of hostess/dinner gift, or you just plain old ran out of ideas and Starbucks gift cards are starting to sound REALLLLLLLLLLLLLY good!!

Well, have no fear, you can quickly throw together a darling towel. Pair it with a jar of specialty jam and a fancy bag of scone mix, a candle and a guest soap, a can of lobster bisque soup and oyster crackers, the combos are limitless -  and you'll be all set!  For inspiration in the towel department, I did a quick search and saved these images.  Remember, they don't have to be made out of holiday fabric. Use up your scraps and get creative! Enjoy and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Great use of holiday fabric if you've been making quilts!  Pair with a jar of mulling spice and a jug of apple cider, or a box of water crackers, cheese and a bottle of wine.

I especially like these for a guest bath. Pair with soaps and maybe a little antique china saucer as a soap dish.

Remember, a china cup & saucer is shabby chic and inexpensive at thrift stores. Pair with a favorite tea!

Ok, if you have time, a matching pot holder is nice...

You guys know I cannot resist a big polka dot! Add a can of gourmet hot chocolate and some marshmallows, YUMMY!

This is adorable! Says "Fresh eggs laid daily".  Pair with a dainty soft boiled egg cup (again, hit up those thrift stores) and a jar of herbs.

Definitely for a doll or Victorian lover. Pair with rose scented soap and hand lotion.

You could easily start working on these NOW for Valentine's Day!

Incredibly sweet for kitchen or bath. Pair with a box of chamomile and a good book!

This one I love for my friends who have a more retro or modern flare. Keep the black and white theme going. Pair with some assorted licorice candies and a funny DVD!

Hugs,

Betty & Dee

Silent Sunday

Hugs,
Betty & Dee

Late night crafting...

I got a little side-tracked tonight. I took the leftover pieces of the Eva quilt and pieced them together. Then I backed them with iron-on fusible interface. Then I used them as two pieces of fabric and cut out the body of a purse! Here's what I have so far, identical front and back. I'll work on pocket, lining and straps tomorrow.


I think I've got some plum velvet somewhere...might be fun for the lining and straps.

Hugs,
Betty & Dee


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Christmas Table Runner

Ok, so I made this for my dining room table, which is very long and wide, and in a very dark espresso colored hard wood. I just didn't realize until I put the polka dot border on tonight that it really is HUGE! I'm thinking that this is also going out to be quilted. I'm just too intimidated...






I'll get back to you on this one!

Hugs,
Betty & Dee


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Next up? Christmas table runner.

I made this runner at a quilt retreat 3 years ago. I never finished it. I'm attacking it tonight!



There is a gold and brown polka dot border to put on. Then I'm going to back it in flannel and try my hand at some machine quilting. Wish me luck!

Hugs,
Betty & Dee




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A completed UFO!!!

Just in time for Christmas, I finished these napkins! I stitched them TWO YEARS ago! Now they are finally backed in these cute white trees on red.







These may be mailed off as a gift...or they may show up here with some other goodies as a holiday giveaway, so be on the look out!!

Hugs,
Betty & Dee


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