Yummy Goods Blog — sewing and fabric

June 17, 2008 I finally cut into my precious Kokka fabric and made myself a tote. I incorporated both of the prints, along with that grape-juice-colored  linen/rayon blend that I found wicked cheap at  Joanne's.    Some freestyle stitching with the machine  gives the plain fabric panel and handles some interest. I  love the handles:   I didn't want both sides to be the same, so I mixed it up a little:  xo, m

June 9, 2008 The yellowy quilt top I started has grown: Mmmm, buttery, sunny, golden, lemony.  On Saturday, after gardening all day, I took a nap in a quilt-draped hammock. Ahhh...Have you noticed how patchwork is even more magical when spread on  grass or a hammock? Listening to: Jolie Holland  Just finished devouring and am about to go  back for seconds: What It Is by Lynda Barry  xo, m