Author Archives: Susanne
Garage Sale Jackpot!
I am not even sure that I can really speak about my jackpot find today… Starts out innocently enough, right? Hmmm….wonder what is inside….. * gulp * You guys….look at this haul! I know. I’m just staring at them too. … Continue reading
Garage-to-Studio Conversion D-O-N-E
When we moved into our tiny 1940s cottage two years ago, I had a vision of converting the detached garage into a dream studio space. However, we knew we had to tackle the kitchen first! With that task done, we … Continue reading
I’ve got Big Plans, Big Plans, I say….
My BIG NEWS! Wahoooo! I am so thrilled to finally to be able to spill the beans! Now I know how so many of you feel about not being able to say that you are writing a book. I do … Continue reading
What I know for sure
Back from Quilt Market! What a success! The Stash Books imprint has really gained huge momentum in the short time we have been in print, and our entire C&T list received a great response. And, the whole of market was … Continue reading
Weekend Work
Mostly work this weeknd but we did get a break for a birthday Party for Anna who just turned one! Finished off her quilt! I had fun designing this using the salvaged pieces of orange dot from Sandy Klopp and … Continue reading
Happy!
I’ve had a great week! Have you? We settled the floor plan for the studio and began the drywall. That makes me happy. My first-grader(!!!) sat on my lap and helped me design. He thought we should add in some … Continue reading
I’ve been working on this post for awhile now. Today, I spent the day installing all of the insulation in the studio conversion. Here is what it looked like this morning: And here was the end of the day… Anyone … Continue reading
My Summer Vacation
Last week we closed the store, I took a few days off of work and went up to the lake for a summer holiday. Thought you might want to see what we did… Here is the debris outside our cabin … Continue reading
My 6 year old is sewing!
Oh man, am I a proud mama today? Yesindeedy. A has been eager to learn how to sew…forever. I don’t really know what has taken me so long to teach him. I bought him a new-in-the-box Singer 8280 for $22 … Continue reading
Teacher Appreciation Gifts
My 6 year old’s first year at school sped by! Thank you gifts are upon us. I wanted to make his teacher a bag with a nice big base (I made this 6″ wide) so that she could store folders … Continue reading
