Baskets Full

We are so excited to have Rita Carl of Reets' Rags to Stitches coming to teach in our shop again!

Here are the details:

Baskets Full Pincushion or Sachet with Rita Carl of Reets Rags to Stitches - Monday, February 9 5:30-8:30

In this class we will be focusing on the pin cushions and sachets from Reets' darling pattern - Baskets Full. Join us in welcoming back Rita Carl while she teaches us the tricks to her beautiful folk art style. A materials list will be availalbe upon registration.

Instructor: Rita Carl
Class Fee: 35.00

Do you need something to protect your bell-bottoms?

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All 12 Squares

And here they are:

Henbane

Olive

Apple

Thistle

Oak

Foxglove

Pine

Pomegranate

Barberry

Comfrey

Mistletoe

Weybrode

She's piecing it today! I can't wait to unveil it at the Folsom Quilt Show along with the kits!

Auntie Claire's Embroidery

My Aunt, Mom's sister, Claire has been embroidering absolutely, fantastic towels for us! Just look at these!Look at that satin stitch! And mom had those gorgeous crocheted pieces to put at the bottom of the linen towels!

And the pinup girls! Aren't they darling? There was a third pinup girl but we sold it before I could get a picture of it. A friend of mine bought it for our rockabilly, pompadour sportin' friend for Christmas! It was the perfect gift for him.

Mom's quilt is coming along lovely! I can't wait to get all of the kits together. It's a big job but so many people are going to enjoy putting these squares together it's going to be so worth it to see everyone's projects. Very exciting!

Progress has been made.

Mom has been up in her little mountain getaway since two days after Christmas and she called me to tell me that she has been appliqueing like crazy. She has four more squares completed and a fifth one in progress. I'm excited to see them and photograph them tomorrow - we open the shop back up tomorrow! Back to work we go - our little holiday was fantastic! I'm looking forward to a new year at the Little Thimble that Could! It should be a good one!

Her Felted Garden

Mom became a felting fool week before last. She was a spinning fool last week, but that's another post.
She's using a mix of natural corriedale wool along with merino wool and silk hand dyed by Aunt Carin.

Mom has always been inspired by nature in her art and I think these are a fine example of that inspiration. I'm excited to say that she will be teaching a class on wet felting flower wall hangings, place mats and coasters! If you're local you can find more info on the class here.



This last one is my favorite! I just love the color palette!

In other news.... we all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Mom and most of the fam were up in Downieville at the cabin while Chris and I stayed home and opted for a quieter holiday at our new house! (I know, I still owe you pictures!) I cooked dinner for Chris and his parents and his grandmother. It was a lot of fun! I cooked a "Chris approved" meal - that means no flour, no sugar, no dairy along with a list of various other fruits, nuts, and vegetables. I took the challenge willingly and I must say, dinner was fantastic! You never would have known that I had such criteria! ..... not to toot my own horn. I was just pleased that he didn't have to break any rules AND was able to enjoy a tasty holiday meal. How was your Thanksgiving?

We had a fantastic time at The Mountain Mandarin Festival! It was very well attended and we passed out SO MANY class schedules and flyers! We're already seeing the results of the advertising. Gary Gilligan and company - you put on a great Festival!

The Mandarin Festival Clown

Mom has been slaving away at a costume for the Mandarin Festival Clown and it is adorable! I never thought I'd say that about a clown costume!


And there's a hat! It's not done yet though - I'll have a picture later.