Category: Because you Matter

Works in Progress

Have you been wondering what I’ve been doing in the evenings? Well, I’ve been working hard at my Creative Writing class that I’m taking. But also… I’ve been making my six blocks for the 3×6 bee. Since I don’t have a sewing machine nor electricity to run it at the moment, I decided to applique… Continue reading Works in Progress

Dancing, Knitting, Quilting, Gardening: a perfect Sunday!

I had such a lovely morning giving Jade her first bellydance lesson today! We did knee shimmies, twist shimmies, played with some veils and learned to walk like a princess/dancer (pointing the toes before each step and walking lightly on the balls of the feet). Here she is: That beautiful posture and dancer’s arms come… Continue reading Dancing, Knitting, Quilting, Gardening: a perfect Sunday!

Because You Matter: Boy Quilt #2

I’m really moving right along with these sibling quilts! Here is quilt number two: It measures 43″ x 30″ – a nice size for a preschooler. I was digging around in the bottom of my stash and I came up with six 6″ squares of bright cartoon jungle print that my friend Karyne had given… Continue reading Because You Matter: Boy Quilt #2

Because You Matter: Boy #1

I promised the social worker three quilts for three little boys, and the first one is finished! She asked for small quilts (blankie-sized), so this one will meet the bill at 24 x 36″. Perfect for a toddler or pre-schooler! It’s a foundation-pieced string quilt done in 6.5″ squares. I used a white strip in… Continue reading Because You Matter: Boy #1