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Piper & Chloe’s Spring Showcase

Piper & Chloe’s Spring Showcase

*********************** *********************************** Mark your calendars, and come support local artists by attending this years “Piper & Chloe – A Spring Showcase”, here in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both Josh and I will have items for sale.  We hope you can make it! ***********************************

Wrapped in Love

Wrapped in Love

Exactly one month ago, Jude Harvey Eugene was born at 8:30 in the morning.  The date was 11/11/11, my husband’s 30th birthday.  I would like to mention that the birth was completely natural, not induced like many people assume.  Ever since his arrival, my life has been a combination of euphoria and fatigue –just like [...]

The Joys of Christmas

The Joys of Christmas

“In the eyes of children we find the joy of Christmas… …and in their hearts we find its meaning.” -Leland Thomas I hope everyone had a blessed holiday season! ………………………………..

Handmade Gifts for our Little June-Bug

Handmade Gifts for our Little June-Bug

Handmade gifts are a part of the family traditions Josh and I are building.  Ever since we have dated, handmade gifts have always been something we have made for each other.  And now that our family has grown, handmade gifts continue to be a theme in our holiday and birthday celebrations. Monet turns two in [...]

Making a House a Home: Sewing Tutorials

Making a House a Home: Sewing Tutorials

When it comes to the art of making a house a home, I believe it’s important for some of the items in your home to be made by hand –I’m not talking about items just for your home, but items used by loved ones in your home as well.  Here are a few sewing tutorials [...]

“Quilting 101″ Quilt-Along: Cutting Fabric for the Border and the Back + A Quilt Contest + The Story of My First Quilt

“Quilting 101″ Quilt-Along: Cutting Fabric for the Border and the Back + A Quilt Contest + The Story of My First Quilt

For those of you who are following the “Quilting 101″ quilt-along in 2011, we are now on step #3 of our quilt-along where I will show you your steps for cutting fabric for the border and the back of your quilt.  It’s not too late to join –just follow the before-mentioned link. Today, I’m going [...]

A Handmade Holiday Fabric Photo Book

A Handmade Holiday Fabric Photo Book

Every Christmas my husband and I give each other a handmade gift.  This year, I made Josh and Monet a photo book by basically sewing photos onto felt along with other memorable items like old letters, ribbon, keys, and rings. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. What do you think? Did you ever see the [...]

Participating in a Giveaway

I’m participating in a giveaway over at Extraordinary-Ordinary today, as a part of an event she is running to help raise money for Bead for Life. Check it out… You could win a gift certificate to my etsy shop.

Make a pillow insert with leftover batting

Scrappy Projects

I’m a firm believer in saving and using scraps, even though it can sometimes become overwhelming.  I put up with the chaos it creates because I believe in being resourceful and “green”.  Lately, all my scrap-saving has really come in handy –I’ve been busting through my scrappy piles as I prepare for The Beehive Bazaar.  [...]

We Have a Winner

We Have a Winner

Congratulations Eleise, from One Artsy Mama, you’re our lucky winner!