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A Valentine Frame with Henry!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by admin

I collaborated with my niece Amanda on this valentine for my Mom and her grandmother! It all started with Amanda’s fabulous photo of her newborn son Henry! I had a simple unfinished wood frame that I got from Michael’s and … Continue reading →

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Bon Vivant Coupe Wall Art

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

I made this picture for my niece Amanda’s baby shower using 4 of my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! http://www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=465 It is scaled for frame elements 14″ high and 24″ wide. You can refer to my elephant wall art tutorial … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by admin

My dear friend Eric Mueller cleverly crafted these festive party hats for us using tree glittery trees from The Dollar Store and lights from Michaels! I invited some friends over for Scottish desserts last night to ring in 2012. FYI … Continue reading →

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Our Christmas Table

Posted on December 27, 2011 by admin

It just wouldn’t be a festive and cozy Scottish holiday table without TARTAN! These tablecloths were so popular this year that William Sonoma had only a few left in the NY area by early December. I’m lucky I got one! … Continue reading →

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Scottish Christmas Sleigh!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

This is the gift basket that I created for my Scottish Mom this Christmas! It arrived today and I heard it was a big hit! It started with a sleigh from Hobby Lobby, then I layered in a napkin from … Continue reading →

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A Carnival of Animals!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by admin

Just wanted to share with you some of my favorite Christmas windows in Manhattan. These are at Bergdorf Goodman who chose A Carnival of Animals as their theme this year! The McQueen aquactic grouping was fabulous! Things are looking pretty … Continue reading →

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I’m interviewed in Laurie Wisbrun’s new book!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

Newsflash – Laurie Wisbrun has authored the amazing book pictured here! It’s the perfect primer for anyone with an interest in learning about the making of textiles. She begins by describing design types and suggested methods for gathering inspiration. Laurie … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for making Elephant Wall Art!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by admin

Need some fun artwork to decorate your child’s room? Try sewing an elephant using my pieces of my Bon Vivant fabrics from Windham! www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=465 Materials Needed: 1) Sharpie black marker and white card stock 2) Windham fabrics 32165 (grey paisley), … Continue reading →

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My first sewing patterns have arrived!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

It’s official I’m a manufacturer! My first sewing patterns have arrived for the mini & adult aprons shown above! Simplicity did a beautiful job printing them! Many Thanks to Ella Sawtell for collaborating with me and to Carrie & Tracy … Continue reading →

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Bon Vivant Kimono Robe!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by admin

My Accessories (#32166-1) and Composition Notebook texture (#32167-7) prints from my Bon Vivant collection for Windham Fabrics make a lovely kimono robe, right? www.windhamfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?Category=465 I mentioned the idea to my friend & neighbor Carrie and she said “If you made … Continue reading →

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