a threaded jotting: mantra.

I made this embroidered jotting from fabric and thread just about this time last year for a fundraiser.

I was approached by an organization for a donation and instead of my usual handbag or baby quilt donation, I chose to frame this little guy. I was pleased to see the bids roll in...

The silent auction was to benefit a wonderful organization called ASK (Advocacy Services for Kids), a local non-profit  that offers support to children with emotional, mood and behavioral issues and their families. A cause which I feel strongly about, especially in my field of study.  

As for my absence, life has thrown me for a few loops and have spent much of my time attempting to straighten things out. I haven't done any crafting or making of any kind in a few months and I am beginning to feel like a fish out of water. I have to remind myself that tomorrow is a new day and that it is a gift indeed! Hope to be back soon...

~Erica

a quilt for harry.

This is a quilt for a baby named Harry. 

Harry's parents are both graphic designers.

I made him this little quilt...

In the hopes that his cool parents would like it. 

The End. 

a little gnome quilt.

  Fall is finally here and the urge to make some quilts and get nestled in for the cold months that lie ahead have gotten  ahold of me. You may remember this quilt, a custom order I put together nearly one year ago....This is a smaller replica of that quilt I loved so much!

This little sweetheart is headed to the shop very soon! 

Hope you're all enjoying the first days of Fall, wherever you may be...

 ~xo erica

a summery blue and green quilt.

Hello friends....another month has passed since my last post. ugghh. I always feel guilty about that. However, I have two full weeks off before school starts and I am bound and determined to get some crafting in before I go insane and quite possibly get thrown out of my quilting bee. As for this quilt, I put it together nearly two months ago for a friend. It's so summery to me! I love how bright and fun the blues and greens look alongside the Kona Ash, a larger throw for myself might very well be in order. Hope you're all enjoying these final days of summer.

Thanks for stopping by!

super simple tote.

Last week I needed a last minute gift for a little girl who loooooves horses. Knowing that I had the perfect horse fabric, I started pulling fabrics for the gift. Since time has been a precious resource lately the gift had to be quick.

Good thing I had a few tote blanks I picked up at an estate sale last summer {I feel a bit like a cheater}. The pocket was all that needed to be constructed and went together so fast. I was super happy with the result and think it will make one horse-lover very happy.

Happy Independence Day!

Hope you had some good ol' fashioned fun!

hipster baby quilt.

I've been up to my old tricks.

I cannot believe it's been nearly two months since I've posted in this space! I miss it and I miss checking in on you all.

Hopefully, I will be able to find the time to enjoy some good 'ol bloggin'

Thanks to all of you who have been checking in on me!

~erica

a bucket of cute.

If you know anything about me, you know that nothing gets me going like vintage fabric. I dream about vintage fabric, I collect it, I pet it, I stare at it, and I am finally getting around to using it! I have gotten over my fear of cutting into some of my most cherished prints and made a big ol' bucket of cute. In other words, I have made some zippered pouches for the shop!

This is just a sampling of some of the prints I've been working with...

oooohhhhh...

ahhhhh....

If you're in need of one of these, you know where to find them!

I have more that I'll be listing in the next few days.

{The pouches with the pleating were modified from the "Gathered Clutch" pattern by Anna Graham of Noodlehead. You can find that and other great patterns on her site. While you're there check out her new 241 tote pattern, it is super cute! I'll be making one for myself in the very near future!}

vintage fabric coasters.

I've been busy in the studio!

Recognize the above fabric from anywhere?

Yep, its a vintage seersucker print that must have been a jumping off point for FMF.

I've listed all these coasters in the shop!

Thanks for poppin' in!

~erica

wordless wednesday.