Category Archives: Sewing

Jilliane Hildenbrand – Fabric Brooches

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Lynda

Today my column “Telling Your Story” in the Evansville Courier & Press is about Jilliane Hildenbrand and her beautiful fabric brooches. Below is a reprint of my column and additional pictures. Her love of fabric and interior design brought Newburgh … Continue reading →

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Thimbleberries Small Wonders Giveaway

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Lynda

We have a winner! Patty Dudek from North Carolina. Thanks for entering! Today’s review and giveaway is a brand new book from Landauer Publishing called Thimbleberries® Small Wonders by Lynette Jensen. This book by Lynette Jensen, creator of Thimbleberries®, includes … Continue reading →

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Fabric Birthday Card

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Lynda

Last year I had lost contact with Ginny, my mom’s penpal and friend. More about her and my quest to find her on this post. Well, her 95th birthday is coming up next week and I wanted to make something … Continue reading →

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Review: Quilting Arts In Stitches 3

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Lynda

I just downloaded this newly released emag the other day from Interweave. I’ve really enjoyed the first two issues and was anxious to see what they came up with this time.   This issue offers a variety of articles and … Continue reading →

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Hammered Leaves Art

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Lynda

This is a great time to try this art. The leaves are full of moisture and just right to be hammered. Before choosing leaves the fabric needs to be prepared. Here are supplies you will need for this process. 100% … Continue reading →

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My Not Perfect Bags

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Lynda

I’ve had this thing about perfect. If it’s not perfect, it’s not any good or worth doing. I believe I got this from my Dad who was the perfectionist in our family. As a teenager, one of my duties around … Continue reading →

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Working with paint cloth

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Lynda

My new friend and wonderful artist Katherine Sands makes lovely art and often works with her paint cloths. I bought a couple of her beauties for Christmas presents last year. Well, one of them I ended up keeping. So I … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: The Printed Pattern

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Lynda

Giveaway Winner – #7 Debi Ziemer of Louisville, KY Today’s book review and giveaway is for The Printed Pattern – Techniques and Projects for Inspiring Printmaking and Surface Design by mother and daughter team, Rebecca and Yvonne Drury whose line … Continue reading →

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Review – In Stitches Vol 2

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Lynda

Since we bought identical cameras for Christmas, I’ve been wanting to make a cover for my camera strap to distinguish my camera from hubby’s. I just had no idea where to start and this might have been one of those … Continue reading →

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Valentine Fabric Card

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Lynda

I hope you all enjoyed your Valentine’s Day yesterday. Here at Happy Acres we are pretty laid back. We both spent the morning running errands. I spent the afternoon working in my craft room/woman cave sewing with some of my … Continue reading →

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