Since launching my online class, Icy Delights, I have been trying to catch up with what I wanted and needed to do and had put off while getting that class ready. Unfortunately, it has rained a lot so I’ve not got my mulching and weeding done. My goal is to have it completed by the…
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Dyeing Vintage Fabrics
I love to dye and I love old and vintage fabrics. When I’m shopping at thrift stores, the place I first head to is the area with napkins and tablecloths. Here at Happy Acres we try not to use a lot of paper products. We quit using paper napkins many years ago, using old and…
Read MoreAlabama and Blueberries
As I mentioned on my last post, I was driving down south to visit my sis in Alabama. This was the first time I have driven by myself this long of a distance and to somewhere I had never been. Luann suggested I take photos of my stops on the way so here are a…
Read MoreTuesday Recap: Thrift Store Threes
I volunteer at our local thrift store once a month and usually I have a little time while I’m working to check out new-to-me stuff. Sometimes it’s amazing what catches my eye. Is it chance or is there something else going on? About a year ago, I bought a shirt at a thrift store. I…
Read MoreHawaiian fabric shopping
We just recently returned from a wonderful WARM stay in Hawaii. Our visit included three stops on The Big Island: Hilo, Waimea and Kona. If you know me, you know I like bargains and fabric shopping. Two years ago we stayed in Kona and we stopped by this lovely fabric store. Well, a visit to…
Read MoreMidweek Roundup
Happy Hump Day! This past month I had the privilege of being a beta tester for Nikki in Stitches to test drive her new Craft Academy. In addition to checking out the website, I went through her November lessons of her first monthly class, Crafting with your Silhouette. Â Even though I work mostly with fabric,…
Read MoreLove Thrift Shop Bargains
I had lunch the other day with a good friend and her sweet daughter and on the way home I just had to stop by one of the local thrift stores. In fact, it’s one of my favorites, but I rarely go there since it’s a ways away from home. I could not believe the…
Read MoreDyeing Vintage Napkins
I’m always on the lookout for linens when I’m out thrift shopping. I’m really attracted to the damask pattern which are usually white. They remind me of home. On special occasions Mom would get out the iron, starch up one of her tablecloths, and drape it on the dining room table. For some reason I…
Read MoreGetting ready for my first exhibit
I am so excited! I will be showing some of my pieces –Â mostly ice dyed fabric – at one of our local libraries this month. I’ve been busy getting stuff ready. Here are a couple of the pieces I dyed awhile back – two of my favorite pieces. I wish I would have mounted…
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