Getting Arty!

My sister is THE party planner.  Every year see throws four fabulous birthday parties, one for each of her four kids.  There is always some theme that fits exactly to that particular child.  Everything from the invitations, to the cake, to the games played at the party, to the party favors fit into this theme.  It's incredible!

This year for my nephew Tanner's sixth birthday it was an art themed party complete with an art auction.  I decided very last minute to sew him this from Sew Liberated.



Of course being last minute I didn't get it finished in time so it will be on it's way to you soon Tanner.  Just as soon as I finish up another little something for your older brother.  Save on shipping, you understand.

Petal Pillowcases

Do you remember how much I was stressing over these padded satin stitches? 


Well many, many, MANY padded satin stitches later, they're not all that scary anymore.  And rather fun really!


I'm really pleased with how these pillowcases turned out.  How I wish I would have stopped stressing and gotten a start on them sooner so I could have finished the Storybook Pillowcases also.  Will you hold my feet to the fire and make sure I make a set of those pillowcases too?  I just LOVE the Storybook Pillowcases and I've have all the thread to make them so really there are no excuses.  Check in with me at the end of March, will ya? 

If you played along, and trust me I know February was a short month,  please put a link to your beautifully finished pillowcases in the original announcement post and you could win a copy of The Embroiderer's Handbook.  And hey if you embroidered any design onto a pillowcase this month you are eligible to enter.  It's the inspiration that counts.  The giveaway has been extended to Monday March 7th.

Tuesday's Treasures: Great Expecations

On Sunday I had the honor of seeing these great actors put on Great Expectations.  Really, truely it was an honor to watch this play.  AMAZING, BREATHTAKING!  If you are anywhere close to the Seattle area run to see this play.  The Chinook Coupon Book has a two for one admission coupon.

Pip (Lee Osorio) & Estella (Sylvie Davidson). Photo by Alan Alabastro

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