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Cyrus Chesnut – A Jazz Piano Legend!

Posted on November 14, 2010 by admin

Marty and I had the unique pleasure of hearing The Cyrus Chesnut Trio perform at The Jazz Standard (116 East 27th St. New York, NY)  last Friday evening! We have seen him several times before and each time Cyrus is … Continue reading →

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“Jackie O” Lantern!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by admin

Am having trouble “letting go” of Halloween this year, maybe it’s because I didn’t get to throw my almost annual bash, though Quilt market was fun! You can see above that Craven (my bird that can’t decide if it’s a … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween from Quilt Market!

Posted on November 2, 2010 by admin

Spooky Greetings from Houston where my second home sewing fabric line “Bon Vivant” was presented at International Quilt Market by Windham and me! I decided my costume should be “Holly Golightly turns domestic diva”! In addition to quilts, the late … Continue reading →

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Poodle Lace Headband

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

Try this project using my Bon Vivant fabric from Windham #32169-8, 2″ wide brown grosgrain ribbon, some lace trim, & a couple of rows of ruffled ivory elastic (ribbon & elastic purchased at M & J Trimming), pins, and ivory … Continue reading →

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Coco Scarfband

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

This “project” is as simple as going to CVS and buying a Scunci scarfband and taking out the scarf that is in it and replacing it with a piece of Bon Vivant pattern # 32166-6 that you cut out with … Continue reading →

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Audrey Ponytail Holder

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

Materials Needed: Bon Vivant Pattern # 32164-2, batting, a Scunci ponytail holder, pins, thread, brown velvet ribbon in 1/8″ width, velcro More Instructions with photos available upon request. Thanks to Carol for your help with this.

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Gigi Headband

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

Materials needed: Bon Vivant Pattern 32165-2, a metal headband, ivory lace, thread, and Magna-Tac 809 (everything but fabric I bought at M & J Trimming). Instructions with photos available upon request.

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Holly Scrunchie

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

Materials needed: Bon Vivant pattern # 32168-6, safety pin, Stretch Rite polyester elastic 1/4″, gold craft wire (24 gauge), coordinating thread, needle, safety pin, faux pearl & crystal beads (I got mine at Toho Shoji in NYC) 1) Measure out … Continue reading →

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Holly Bangle

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

Cut strips from our Bon Vivant pattern # 32168-1 and apply a thin layer of Beacon Magna-Tac 809 clear drying glue to the unprinted side of the fabric. Wind the strips around the edge of a wood bangle overlapping the … Continue reading →

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Holly Ponytail Holder

Posted on October 26, 2010 by admin

Materials needed: Bon Vivant prints # 31267-7 & 32168-7, a scunci ponytail holder, button, thread, velcro, and Magna-Tac 809 glue Refer to www.acoastalpreppy.com for a rosette tutorial The balance of the instructions is available upon request.

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