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10
Jul
2010

3 blogs

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Ask me why I have three blogs? It is crazy trying to keep up with one.  I try to keep this blog just for sewing and quilting. I have Fabric Mom’s blog which is the first one I started where I post about other crafts I make. And then there is Posty Pals, which  is for fabric postcards. Posty Pals originally started as a group of 6 or 7 women who all swapped with each other. We don’t get to swap like we used to. However I still keep the blog going for people interested in making fabric postcards and for people to get ideas from.

I recently posted some new posted some new pictures if you would like to go over there and visit.

Fabric Mom’s Blog

Posty Pals

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19
Jun
2010

Tagging

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I joined the Zibbet community recently. If you are an artist of hand made items then you need to know about Zibbet. It is very similiar to Etsy.

I opened a shop there (Fabricmom) to advertise the quilts I make. Right now I have up a listing for a crib sized memory quilt.

The community is for the people who have shops to communicate and share information. I came across these two articles about tagging. They are both full of very good information.

The Zibbet Tag Game

Tag! Your it.

Now of course it will probably be my luck that you have to be a member to read the articles.

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25
Nov
2009

How to Stencil with Freezer Paper

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I was reading the site, How About Orange this morning. They have a tutorial on how to turn freezer paper into a stencil. Now I need to run out and buy some freezer paper. I want to make some stencils for quilt blocks.

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21
Nov
2009

Fabric Postcards

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I recently posted on my fabric postcard blog about 4 fabric postcards that I made. If you would like to see them you can go to Posty Pals. I am trying to keep the posts I put on Fabric Mom about quilting. I also have quite a few links to sites on how to make a fabric postcard.

There is quite a lot of people joining us at swap bot on the Fabric Postcard group. Each month I host a fabric postcard swap. The group that I am a co-founder of on swap-bot also has a few fabric postcard swaps.

I really enjoy making fabric postcards. Making quilts can take anywhere from a week to years to finish. I can make a fabric postcard in about 15 to 30 minutes depending on the embellishments and quilting. Doesn’t everyone love a little instant gratification every now and then.

If you are new to fabric postcards and have any questions feel free to ask.  If I can answer them I will. I love to share ideas and help fellow crafters. Happy sewing and God Bless.

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11
Jul
2009

How to Make a Purse out of a Book

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A friend sent me this really cool link. A lady we went to high school with posted the tutorial. There is also a video at the bottom of the page.I am going to post this on my tutorial page for future reference.

Book Purse Tutorial

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21
May
2009

Jean Purse Finished

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I made the handles for the purse today and added the finishing touches.

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09
May
2009

Jean Purse WIP

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I cut up an old pair of jeans today. The legs will be cut up for a quilt. I decided to use the top part to make a purse. I have seen these all over and wanted one.  So today was the day to make my own.

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I still have to make the handles. I am going to make a belt to go in the belt loops. The flowers are sewn on. I used my machine. I am going to glue a pretty button or something in the middle of the flower. This picture was taken with out the flash.dsc06325

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29
Apr
2009

Tooth Fairy Pillow and Lye Soap

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I have been encouraging my sister in-law, Mary to make some things to put on Etsy. She recently took a trip to KY to see the in-laws and Judy taught her how to make lye soap. I told her to wrap some up and I would put it on my Etsy store to see if we can sell any of it.

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She also made an adorable tooth fairy pillow for her daughter Emily. I asked her to make one for Joshua. He will be losing a tooth soon. (I will post a picture of his in a later post). She is in the process of making a few to put on Etsy. They are just so cute. Her mother made some for her and her sister when they were little.It is completely hand sewn. Even the pocket.

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Isn’t it adorable?

You can see the listing in my Etsy store.

Oh and on a sewing note, I made one block for a swap. Woo Hoo!!!

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25
Mar
2009

Yummy Give Away

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As much as I want to be selfish and not tell everyone about this give away I just have to. Heather @ Vintage Girl is giving away a RJR Charm pack and some 30’s fat quarters. Go check and see. Tell her I sent ya.

Vintage Girl Give Away

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05
Mar
2009

Just Jingle’s Give Away

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Do you scrapbook? Some of my quilty friends might. Got to Just Jingle and enter for a flat rate envelope full of great stuff.

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