Winner of Cupcake
Thanks for entering my cupcake giveaway contest. The winner of the handmade cupcake is Robyn, from Bonney Lake, Washington. The cupcake is on its way to you!
Feedback
Thanks so much for the feedback. I love hearing from you, and I received many wonderful apron stories. Your comments are what keep me inspired to continue, so thanks. Please encourage your quilty friends to listen, too!
My Thrifty Finds:
That's the handmade crib quilt I found for $2.00
Here's a tip: look for the trims on the items. I've bought skirts or pillowcases just for the trims. Eyelet, lace, etc. So much better and less expensive than store-bought. This skirt trim is a great example:
And then, there's Betty, my new dress form, and her new "legs"
Book Review
Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase
By Suzanne J.E. Tourtillott
Lark Books, 19.95
Project Link: Larkbooks.com/crafts
My recent projects
Layer Cake Apron using cupcake fabric (based on idea in pillowcase book)
Crocheted Flower pillow found on flickr, beautiful work by Rose Hips - I'll post pics of mine when it's done.
My Crafty Chica-style "artsy sewing machine" - I'm so inspired by Kathy's work.
Check out my flickr for more photos, including my artsy chair!
Question of the Week
Would you post to a Quilted Cupcake Flickr group? I started one - let's see how it goes!
This Episode's Links:
Within a Quarter Inch Podcast (Alison's site)
"Warm Fuzzies" book by Betz White
Lounge Pants Pattern, Amy Butler Book In Stitches
Oh Fransson! (great ideas for quilting and recylced linens)
Happy Crafting!
Jean
