As you are all aware CHA 2013 came early this year ! With all the hustling and bustling we got it done and shipped. Now, it’s a puzzle waiting to be put together! The first three days are basic set-up of the booths. Many of you only see the finished view but today I’m going […] Read more…
Welcome 2013!
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had an enjoyable Holiday? As we say good-bye to 2012 we WELCOME 2013… As you sit and say aaahhh I can take a break – well sorry to say no time to rest for the crafter/crafters! VALENTINE’S DAY is only (not counting this week) 6 weeks away. WHAT are you […] Read more…
The Stockings Were Hung
I was sorting through my box of Christmas decorations from years gone by and have accumulated way too much. So it’s time to recycle and see what can be salvaged! In the midst of all of this I can across several Christmas Stockings I created for a Holiday Craft Project and I thought this may […] Read more…
Shiney Button Jewelry!
Tis the season where we are rushing around and there is no time or money to buy a new Holiday outfit! But not to fret I’m here to show you how to update last years outfit by just adding a NEW BUTTON Jewelry Accessory! Yes sparke, shiney is the word and why not create a […] Read more…
Peppermint Wreath
Tis the season…fa,la,la,la,and you know how the rest goes…Everyone is hurrying, hustling and trying to get all their Holiday shopping done and well I think I missed the boat. I’m hurrying to get my projects done! The other day I was out shopping in this large home dec store and noticed this cute pre-made wrapped […] Read more…
Meet Darlene McKnight…
Well finally my last shipment from Quilt Market came back – YEAH! I was waiting anxiously for the 3 Button Flower Panels to come in so that we can shoot them for my blog. This was a long project in the making! However we love them and were a hit at Quilt Market. I’d like […] Read more…
National Button Day!
November 16th – National Button Day! What is the meaning of this day? Is there really such a Holiday! Well if you Google the phrase National Button Day you’ll be surprised how many returns you get… This simple looking button actually has a National Holiday! I’m not sure how this Holiday actually originated and […] Read more…
Give Me a “B”…
Many of you by now have probably seem my Button Art that I created…We are actually getting ready for another show and this will be showcased as one of the MANY projects we are creating! Clock is ticking – but I thought I’d share the how to – it’s very easy! Materials: BUTTONS – assorted […] Read more…
Show and Tell Quilt Market 2012
So as promised, I’d like to give a shout out to the great quilts we had featured in our booth. I’ve already featured in earlier blogs several designers/quilters and their beautiful quilts make sure to check them out… Here are several additional shout outs: Brooke Connor – is one of our featured artists and you […] Read more…
International Quilt Festival
I had an opportunity during Quilt Market to walk the International Quilt Festival. OMG! Breathtaking quilts created – artistically – there honestly are no words to explain how exquisite each quilt was! The best way to explain it – It’s like walking through a museum – each quilt is a piece of art work – […] Read more…
Walking The Houston Quilt Market 2012
Quilt Market has come and gone! This was actually my first “Quilt” show that I’ve attended and there are no words to explain the experience. As you’ve read from my previous posts set-up of our booth – is like any other show. Spree Market- is something to experience, but walking the show… I loved it! […] Read more…
Day 1 – Sample Spree
For those not familiar with Sample Spree – OMG this is all I can say! This actually happens on the first night and only night of the show. Here vendors set up their goods and people (trade) wait anxiously for doors to open at 8pm sharp and when they do – PLEASE make sure NOT […] Read more…