Perhaps

Perhaps you wonder why you see so much furniture being painted and not so much sewing being done.  I would wonder if I were you.  You see, my first love is sewing and creating things with embroidery and fabric.  I have been doing just that for about 22 years.  I really love it and the joy it brings to me and those around me.  I feel free patterns are a way to give back to all of you who have been so supportive for so many years.  I have been so very blessed and now my lovely sister Grace Jewell has joined with me to create even more fun for you.

The truth is, like everywhere else, things are a bit hard and the patterns were producing as they should.  I now paint good quality furniture and offer it, so it can have a new life with someone wonderful.  It is helping and is still fufilling to my creative side.  I have found I quite enjoy the hunt for great pieces that are damaged and just need me to paint them. 

I hope to be able to go back to sewing really soon, in fact I am in the process of making five skirts for my grandchildren.  They are going to be so cute when done.  I will post a photo as soon as I have one.

In the meantime, this is the latest of the fun I am up too!

Antique Pink Table

Shabby Green French Country Desk

Corner cupboard with pink inner cupboard.

Beautiful Five Drawer Dresser

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

China Cabinet

I have to share, I found this great china cabinet from the 1890's.  The knobs are original and the cabinet still locks with the original lock.  It is beautiful and is in wonderful condition.  It has been cleaned and polished till it shines.  The cutwork for the glass in unbroken, unbelieveable for a piece this age.  Now that it is presentable, it will be ready for sale but I want to keep this one.

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

New Girl Comes to Town

Little Sadie Sue is coming to a quilt shop near you just as soon as can be.  She is fun, quick, easy and darling.  Whip her up in just a few hours and you will have a delightful friend to take along with you or to give to that special someone . . .

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

Something New

I have decided to try a new pattern out and see how it is recieved by the public.  I am making Steering Wheel covers.  Here is an example of a couple that I have finished.  What do you think?  The black is a little dark but it is the shade that matters in AZ.  Love the red.  Would you perfer one that matches your personality or one that matches your car??  This is something I need to know.  Please leave me a comment so I can get an idea.

Happy Quilting,
Nancy

New Arrivals from P and B Textiles

This is post 100, it hardly seems possible. So many projects started and finished. So many more to do . . . it is a privilage to share my work and patterns with all of you. Thank you for taking the time to visit and join in the fun!

Now for a giveaway . . . Our Field of Flowers pattern to the first 2 people that leave a comment on the blog. . . .


This is Chole, great colors and designs!

This is Wild Thyme, love the action in the art and bright colors!
This beautiful fabric just arrived from P&B Textiles. I can hardly wait for Christmas to be over so I can delve into a new project for little girls with all of this georgous fabric!

Happy Quilting,
Nancy