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I made pillows…

Posted on April 1, 2010

…with hexagons!! (I know, I almost can’t believe it myself.) So you might remember my recent adventures with hexagons. I loved making the individual hexagons, but after making a bunch of them, I realized that I really disliked sewing them … Continue reading →

Posted in Household Goods | Tagged applique, english paper piecing, flea market fancy, handmade, hexagons, hope valley, kona solids, pillow covers, Pillows | 64 Comments

spring top week!

Posted on March 30, 2010

I know I’ve told you this before (recently, I think! And maybe even multiple times!) but ’tis the season for me to want to drop everything and start dreaming about new spring tops, dresses and skirts. And hey, look at … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged blouses, Clothing, handmade, made by rae, spring sewing, spring top week, tops | 9 Comments

a bold, fun echino boy quilt

Posted on March 29, 2010

This probably looks familiar (perhaps a lot like this first one I made a few months ago), but I can’t help posting another one because I’m truly smitten with these Etsuko Furuya Echino patchwork quilts (girl versions here and here). … Continue reading →