Shirinatra x Gaâla Limited Edition Collection "Named after Jane Austen, the Jane Dress is inspired by romantic period dramas." -Shirin The model measures 171 cm and is wearing a size XS. *The color may vary slightly due to lighting.
I just wanted to share my finished Jane Stickle quilt with the world. It took me four years to make 115 Jane blocks. The group I was meeting with every month was talking about doing a show with o…
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I want to connect you to Sweet Water Company!! Yummo!! I love their fabric and also Free Patterns! I joined the Kit Club!! You receive a small pattern with labels to use on the pattern each month......easily comes in your mail. LOVE IT!! I do want to make it ASAP. For September it is a little sewing kit, a nice place for your sissors and threads and I am thinking Hexie's....It would fit inside my "bags" easily!! Sweet Water just came out with Boat House fabric.....gotta have it!!...it is just me; well there are so many fabric choices this month.....Flower Patch with Bee In My Bonnie is a great one by Lori Holt. Hope you enjoy the little journey into Fabric Inspiration today! Japan: Owl Button Blog This Dear Jane is Amazing!!...just amazing!!....I love Dear Jane....I have 3 sets of the first 14 blocks done..trying to make my kids each one....yep....but I must need to make a blue one too!!! after finding this!!.... Pinterest Find.....just adorable!! Hope you enjoy the "finds" i found today. The free pattern....the free tutorial....and maybe Inspiration!! Blessings today.....even if it rains we can still "dance in the rain"!! More Creative Folks....tutorial Sew Sweet Violet Blog
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Congratulations to my friend, Susan, for the Best in Show award with Zen Mandala! This quilt has received many blue ribbons, and Best Use of Color at the Vermont Show and Quiltfest, NJ. It is remarkable. Apparently, we had some sort of camera malfunction, because the close up photos that Rich and I took on Saturday morning are mostly missing :( This was my personal favorite. I loved the chocolate background - loved it Evelyn! Susan (Z's) quilt Barbara K's Bethany's, won best machine workmanship. I love her precision and work. I've been a big admirer for years. Look at that precision piecing - amazing! A lovely Dear Jane Elizabeth's ( more of her beautiful quilts to come) Renata's I will post more later today and over the next couple of days. Can you believe it? I WON the doll bed and bedding. I can not tell you how thrilled I was. Wendy, a friend and guild member, made the quilt and bedding. Oh, it's too wonderful to believe. I will treasure it forever. Check out her hand dyed sheets. The headboard The footboard See you soon for another installment.
Stay warm this season without sacrificing style with this Jane Pop Floral Cardigan! Featuring a soft, floral pattern, this cardigan will add a little sweetness to your wardrobe. Jane Pop Floral Embroidery Sweater Cardigan Color Cream Super Soft
::sigh:: Isn’t this quilt so beautiful? I’ve had this on my Pinterest. I’m participating in the Rainbow Charm Swap on
Today I have a treat for you! I had the pleasure of reviewing the new book Tea with Jane Austen by Pen Vogler; food photographer Stephen Conroy. This book, though little in size, packs a lot of baking for delicious tea time treats. The book was inspired by the novels and letters of Jane Austen. In this 64-page book are recipes for cakes and pastries based on authentic recipes from the Regency era which have been updated for the modern cook. The book has 22 recipes in total in which 6 are from Martha Lloyd's Household Book. Martha Lloyd was Jane Austen's dear friend and lived with her many years penning a collection of recipes called Martha Lloyd's Household Book. Some of the recipes included are English Muffins based on the muffins, served with after-dinner tea in Pride and Prejudice, a Buttered Apple Tart as served by Mr. Woodhouse to Miss Bates in Emma, and Jumbles inspired by the cookies enjoyed by Fanny in Mansfield Park. The original recipes are given along with the modified versions. I chose Jane's Sponge Cake to bake today with tea. The book states that the Oxford English Dictionary noted the first recorded use of the word "sponge cake" is by Jane, writing to her sister Cassandra. The recipe is taken from Martha Lloyd's Household Book. The cake is essentially a pound cake. They are often topped with just a dusting of powdered sugar. Mine came out to perfection. I have actually made two other recipes for the traditional tea time sponge cake and they both flopped. This recipe was a winner. Simply topped with fruit and powdered sugar it was a tea time treat befitting a relaxing afternoon spent reading this little treasure of a cookbook. My teacup reminds me of the Regency era. It is by Grace's Teaware. I thoroughly enjoyed the recipe book. Filled with interesting introductions to each recipe and delightful photography. I really loved the addition of adding the original recipes in their handwritten form. I always love reading historical recipes. I am a history nerd. I highly recommend this book for any tea lover, but if you are also a fan of Jane Austen it is a must read! I know a lot of you tea lovers are also Jane Austen fans, like me. It would make a perfect Mother's Day gift! I wish to thank Sara and Neha for the opportunity to review Tea with Jane Austen by Pen Vogler; published by Ryland Peters & Small, and CICO Books Inc ($14.95). They provided me with a copy of the book. The review and opinions were entirely my own. Sherry I will link this to: There Is No Place Like Home at Rose Chintz Cottage Home & Garden Thursdayat A Delightsome Life Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites Tuesday Cuppa Tea at Antiques and Teacups Friends Sharing Tea at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life Tweak It Tuesday at Cozy Little House Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage Vintage Charm at Charm Bracelet Diva The Homemaking Party at Classical Homemaking Thoughts of Home at Decor to Adore Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays Share Your Cup Thursday at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olsen Five Star Frou-Frou at A Tray of Bliss Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home Welcome Home Wednesday at Suburban Simplicity Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm Lou Lou Girls Fabulous Party Tickle My Taste Buds Tuesdays at Lori's Culinary Creations Weekend Retreat Linky Party at AKA Design and Life Foodie Friends Friday at Walking on Sunshine Wake Up Wednesday at Sew Crafty Angel
Hi everyone, it's Tina here today with a canvas I created for my daughter, using Lindy's Stamp Gang products, and this month's challenge colours as my inspirati
Jane-free July lasted until midway through August, but I am back making Dear Jane blocks. I now have 129 blocks completed. While still feeling refreshed after my short break, I decided to be brave …
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Better known simply as "Houston", the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX was another great success. I've been home a few days and it's time to show you around. WARNING: Photo rich! As usual, I had to get up very early, 4:30 a.m., to catch early flights, first to Atlanta, then on to Houston Hobby airport. After checking in for 13 days, I unpack and get my clothes in order for the two weeks. We wear specific garments on specific days and I want everything in order so I am not scrambling around at 6 a.m. each day figuring out what to wear. The view out my Hilton-Americas window--lots of construction still ongoing Closet is ready The next day we start all the preparations for Market and Festival. Market is just for the trade, credentials are required. For 5 years I worked the Market as the Buyer for Patches & Stitches, ordering inventory for the next 6 months, and getting new ideas on how to better run the shop. It is exciting to see what is new. There were lots of bright fabrics, lots of hand-sewing projects, and so much enthusiasm from vendors and buyers. Our industry is strong! At Sample Spree Friday night I bought just a little fabric, from Windham Fabrics, one bright, one more reproduction-style: The rest of Market I get ready to welcome 130 Faculty members to Festival. This involves preparing their welcome packets, with name badge and lots of information, and stuffing the Festival Show Tote with a pin and Show Book, called the Q Square. There were also special "goodie bags" and other gifts--they love to receive and I love to give those things out: When I get a chance, I head down to the show floor from the Education office on the 3rd floor, to see the quilts. Mostly, I go to the special exhibits. Here is a taste of the ones I was most interested in: I've been a fan of Susan Carlson since her book Free-Style Quilts came out, 2000 20' long, for real! Ribbon Quilts, a Special Exhibit curated by veteran Tom Korn, featured lots of quilts made to replicate Military Service Ribbons. The exhibit was rounded out with military uniforms on display and a running video stream of military folks in uniform. After much digging and having to order a new tie, I loaned my United States Marine Corps Dress Blues to the exhibit. It sure brought back lots of great memories and I'm glad I participated in this way: I am a huge fan of the 19th Century Patchwork Divas, a group of quilters who have been making quilts together for some years. Here are just a few of the great quilts in this Special Exhibit: I want to start a group like this some day--biggest problem? That great name is already taken, whatever could I call us?? Here is one of my favorites, a quilt inspired by 19th century work, this time from France, Quilts De Legende: I wish you could see how tiny these triangles are, no bigger than 1.5" finished quarter square triangles--right up my alley! There were Twenty Years of Dear Jane quilts: And Millefiori quilts, which I know I'll never make, but really admire: The quilts are great! The vendors amazing! But for me, my two weeks in Houston is mainly about the people: Melinda Bula--see the glamorous part of the job of traveling quilt teacher Paula Nadelstern--showing how your kits/fabrics get to class Dr Karen Nyberg, Astronaut, addressing a luncheon crowd Alex Anderson Karen Kay Buckley demo-ing hand applique' at Saturday Sampler Kimberly and Kent Einmo--they had a blast at the show, smiling like this always! 2016 Education Team dressed in Eternal Sunshine by Amy Butler for Free Spirit Fabrics One more important person to me, Brenda, an employee of the Hilton. She has taken good care of me since I first stayed there, 2003. We keep in touch a few times throughout the year--telling each other about our grand-girls, hers a recent college graduate just embarking on adult life, and my 18 month old Stella, just learning to talk. I wanted Brenda to know how much I appreciate her so I gave her a quilt, about twin size, to wrap her in a hug, as quilters do. Here we are as I presented it to her, complete with her name and the date on the label; I've made hundreds of quilts and will keep making them. Recently, I'm been looking for people to share them with, so my sons won't be stuck with all of them when I'm gone. The very best ones are safe in deep storage but it's fun to give some of the "every day" quilts to people who will appreciate them. Have to show off a local guild member's quilt hanging in the 2016 Quilts: A World Of Beauty Judged Show: Elaine Wick Poplin, a high school math teacher, sees things no one else sees. Way to go, Elaine! Check out her blog at http://messygoat.com/ Or Instagram @messygoat Want photos of the top winning quilts? Go here: 2016 Winners Want more behind the scenes photos? Check out Humble Quilts blog Lori is a blog friend I asked to join us this year, see what she saw. Want to see different quilts? See what Catherine Redford, a terrific teacher from IL found interesting: Catherine Redford's blog If you are on Instagram, search #quiltfestival for almost 7000 photos--what else do you have to do today? I have hundreds more photos and lots of stories I could tell but that's enough for today. Let's Quilt! Barbara
55 years ago, Jane Goodall walked into the forests of Africa looking for wild chimpanzees, and she hasn’t stopped working to learn about and protect them since. Jane Goodall might be 81, but here’s 13 Reasons she’s still totally badass.
Watch The Divine Jane, a short documentary film specially commissioned for the exhibition, browse a digital facsimile of Lady Susan accompanied by audio, and view selected images from the exhibition.
We're talking about Dear Jane®, that is... the civil war-era quilt, made by Jane A. Blakely Stickle in 1863. Jane's quilt had received sca...
Well here it is 17th June and I have achieved my goal before the end of June!!!! Yes, the Liberty Blue Dear Jane quilt top is completed!!!! The first square, A-5 - Cathie's Campfire, was completed on 5th April 2011, and I finished the embroidery on the Bottom Right Corner last night, 16th June 2013. The journey however does not end here as once I have decided on a backing fabric I will have to baste and then hand quilt it! That could take me another 2 years or so!!! If anyone has any ideas on what fabric to use for the backing I would appreciate it, although I should probably use 'Liberty'. I am assuming 2 widths should be enough. Bottom Right Corner Bottom Left Corner Completed Quilt Top Bottom Right Corner signed
We're talking about Dear Jane®, that is... the civil war-era quilt, made by Jane A. Blakely Stickle in 1863. Jane's quilt had received sca...
detail ~ Stitch Ritual by Jane LaFazio Stitch Ritual by Jane LaFazio (60x24") This quilt truly combines my two artistic loves, dr...
First of all, I want to apologize for the post that went out yesterday if you subscribe by email or just happened to look at my blog. I h...
…it’s off to work I go. :-( Yes, vacation is over. “Time to get up and do it again.” So while I’m struggling for the “legal tender”…with Jackson Bro…
