Monthly Archives: January 2012

Finishing January

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Emily

Seems like I just posted about Christmas, and Valentine’s day is suddenly around the corner.  This month has passed by in a haze for me.  Between sick kids, rainy weather and trying to keep up with routines, I’m losing sense … Continue reading →

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Book Review: New English Paper Piecing by Sue Daley

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Emily

I have been eagerly awaiting this book since I heard about it pre-release last fall.  Sue Daley has many, many clever and creative patterns that use English paper piecing in innovative ways.  In this book, she introduces unusual shapes to … Continue reading →

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Kanzashi Flower Candle Coaster Tutorial

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Emily

Okay, hopefully the internet fairies will smile upon today’s attempted post.  Here goes!   Materials Needed: 10 inch square green felt 10 inch square pink felt approximately 12 Kanzashi flowers (I used mostly the 2″ size, with one 3″ for … Continue reading →

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Kanzashi Flower Candle Coaster

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Emily

A while back, I posted about making Kanzashi Flowers with the special plastic templates by Clover.  Did I mention they’re addictively quick and fun?  I finally put some of them to good use in this candle coaster for my sister. … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Inspirations

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Emily

We spent a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s with family.  I reveled in the lack of routines.  I devoted many quiet moments to ooh-ing and ahh-ing over the pages of the books my wonderful husband gave me for Christmas. In … Continue reading →

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