You know you want it
February 19, 2010
Thanks for all your comments last week. Sorry if we seem delayed on this process that we said would be weekly. Truth be told, we don’t just seem delayed, we actually have been delayed. A case of chicken-pox, a school holiday and non-English speaking houseguests have spun our world a little out of its usual state of grace and order. Instead it was grace and chaos. But always grace in our homes. You should see it.
Our winner of last week’s fabric is Susan from right here in Austin, TX. Congrats Susan! We appreciate your visit and comment on our site. Susan is making baby hats for her dear daughter Asa and is needing some stash for a whole host of other crafty projects. She will no doubt be inspired but the contents of this particular envelope! And if you see her, ask her what her motto for the year is. It’s inspiring!
And, as promised, we’re doing it again. You have no idea how much amazing fabric Kathie has. Really and truly incredible stuff and LOTS of it. So, to make room for more cool patterns and fabrics we’re giving this stuff away. (I feel like Crazy Eddie. Any of you folks from the NY/NJ/CT area surely remember Crazy Eddie’s commercials…Prices so low we’re practically GIVING it all away!)
This week we want to know what you’re reading. And not just what you’re reading but how it’s affecting you. Is it mind-candy? Inspiration? Fodder for growth? We want to know.
And if you’re uncertain whether you want to take the time to leave a comment, here’s a little teaser of the envelopes chock full of fabric-y goodness. All ready to roll out our door and into your waiting craft space…
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February 19th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Today, I’m reading the Spring 2010 issue of A Needle Pulling Thread (Canadian magazine) – so many creative & inspiring projects featured!!!
February 19th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Love the site… it’s inspiring and fun. I would love to receive a fabric goodie bag in the mail. I make books and always am looking for more inspiration.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:28 am
Crazy Eddie? You’re kidding me—I haven’t thought of him in years!
Oh and I guess I shouldn’t be admitting this when I am trying to win more “stuff”, but I’m currently reading, Clear your Clutter with Feng Shui. Ironic, I know.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:29 am
Nurtured by Love – by Dr. Suzuki. It’s intended for parents of children taking Suzuki lessons but has beautiful stories about how you can create talent in anyone.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:49 am
moving to a new old house so some fabric for garden flags would be super swell! When does the book come out?
February 19th, 2010 at 11:50 am
I’m reading The Art of the Book Proposal…seasoned with a little Artist’s Way. And Pink Brain, Blue Brain…
I love fabric scraps because I believe that someday I will become a quilter, so I am collecting them in advance, as a show of faith in myself.
February 19th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I have been reading a ton of DIY, recycled plastic bag and crafting blogs. I mean for HOURS in the middle of the night after H has woken me up with growing pains in her shins and fallen back asleep and left me lying there annoyed and wide awake. I am very excited about the 2 1/2 half days I have coming up to do nothing but fill up my Arty Mc Fartenstein tank!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
February 19th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
I have been absorbing the latest issue of Somerset Studios along with Art Doll Quarterly lately and I have been SO amazingly inspired! I just love seeing the fabulous work of artists and reading about how they create!
February 19th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
This would be perfect for a weaving project we are doing for Earth Day at Spicewood Elementary. We want to give each child a strip of fabric for them weave together to show how we are all connected and how one action affects another. Anything at all would be super for this, as it’s hard to get your hands on that much fabric at once! Thanks for doing this!
February 19th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Hi Traci,
If you are in need of strips of cloth – we’ve got plenty for a project like that! Lots of too small scraps that you are welcome to take. I’ll email you about it.
Bernadette
February 19th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Hmm, I’m reading so many things right now! Hearing is Believing: How Words Can Make or Break Our Kids by Elisa Medhus, MD is the newest. I’m obsessed with the Modern Quilt Workshop, which is mainly eye candy right now since I’m too busy to finish the quilts I’ve already started! And then my usual supernatural trash for escape moments. =)
February 19th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I want you. I mean, I want it! I want it! I’m reading The Best American Nonrequired Reading (almost done, loveit, thanks Matt), The Cancer Conqueror, and Birds of Texas. I need a big fat juicy novel, if anyone has one to lend me. I’m fresh out.
February 19th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
I’m working on Warped Passages-Unraveling the mysteries of the universe’s hidden dimensions by Lisa Randall. Just got the latest edition of Family Fun mag in the mail, and picked up yet another sock book, so I’ll probably put the heavy reading aside (again) in favor of my knitting needles and a yummy ball of sock yarn.
February 19th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Right now I’m reading Born Standing Up it’s Steve Martin’s autobiography of his stand up comedy days. It’s pretty good but not mind blowing or anything. I just love Steve Martin and stand up comedy so it speaks to me. BUT did you know that he actually wrote THE JERK and ROXANNE and SHOPGIRL and LA STORY and BOWFINGER!!! He wrote those. Amazing, I had no idea. I love him even more now.
February 19th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Asa will look precious in those hats! Yey Susan!
Now, it’s my turn, right?
February 19th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Whimsy & Spice ‘s blog “Sweet Fine Day” for daily amazement, inspiration, and tummy-tempting. “Before Night Falls” by Reinaldo Arenas for heartbreaking craziness that makes me thankful for the life I have and for the beauty of language.
February 19th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Fabric-y goodness, indeed!
I just finished Creating Sacred Space With Feng Shui by Karen Kingston. I am starting Quirky Kids after I finish this comment.
February 19th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I’m rereading “The Edible Woman” by Margaret Atwood. I love Atwood and I haven’t read this one in a while.
February 19th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I’m reading Ahab’s Wife by Sens Jeter Naslund: escapist thick novel, liking it so far. Also: The Names of Things by Susan Brind Morrow–so lovely and thought provoking…Just finished: Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, really enjoyed it. And with my daughter I’m reading Harriet Spies Again. So far we’re liking it…we liked Harriet the Spy, after all. She’s the one lusting for fabric…I am the messenger. The fabric looks luscious.
February 19th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
well apparently I can’t read…
I’m reading 2 books by Anne Lamott right now simultaneously and a stack of home decor magazines that I rescued from a half price books clearance shelf.
February 20th, 2010 at 7:41 am
Woo hoo! I feel like I can conquer the world! I’m a f*^&%$ DYNAMO!! THanks, ladies! And I am reading “Sew Green” (I think that’s the title, Betz’s book) and “Juiced”, the Jose Canseco tell-all. RIVETING.
February 20th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
I am reading and researching “Slow Family Living” and is inspiring for sure!
February 20th, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Another Mama chiming in for her fabric frantic daughter… together we are reading Soul Surfer by this beautiful 14 year old sister-girl, Bethany Hamilton. Rianna and I are absorbing every wave, every every word of gratitude, spirit and spunk this kiddo and her family have to offer.We would both recommend it as a mother-daughter-read-together, especially for any of you going though one of life’s heavy curve balls. I am reading my AUTOGRAPHED copy of Craig Ferguson’s American by Choice. Love this guy. Nothing but net.
February 21st, 2010 at 9:10 pm
pretty packages! I’m pretty busy, but for my line of work I’m reading Animal Assisted Interventions for CHildren with Autism. And for my heart, Handmade Home by Amanda Blake Soule.
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:22 am
When I’m not reading sewing and craft blogs, I’m reading “The Enchantress of Florence” by Salman Rushdie and it has reminded me why good writing is food for the soul.
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:39 am
I am currently reading Clean, Naturally Recipes for Body, Home and Spirit. I usually do sewing crafts but after reading this book I may branch out and try soap making.
February 25th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I am a huge reader, mostly thrillers. But I have a copy of The Crafter’s Devotional that gives me inspiration 365 days.
February 28th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Crazy Eddie
I once worked in a French restuarant in Philadelphia. Our chef came straight from France for the job, but first he spent a week in NYC in a hotel by himself. He learned English from Crazy Eddie commercials, so we called him Crazy Bruno! He’s CRAZY!!
Anyway, I am currently rereading the Jane Austins. Enjoying it much more this time but, it does seem to make everything I do a bit more complicated than it appears…
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Just found the blog and I’m loving it! Super cute fabric sneaks there too. I’m reading so many things right now! lol. A Precept Upon Precept study on covenants, John G. Patton’s biography (the missionary) – this one is really challenging my thinking on the way I speak and interact with the people in my immediate family and whether or not I’m constantly “dropping grace” from my month into their lives; Future Men by Douglas Wilson, and even tiny snippets of Don Quiote.
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Am I too late? I just finished Atwood’s “Blind Assassin”. Depressing. So now I’m on to Chris Moore’s “Fool”. Make fun of Shakespeare’s “King Lear”? Yes please.
BTW, I just took a sewing class at Stitch Lab, so I’m all inspired…
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:58 pm
I am reading “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” It has been hard to get into, though I heard it was good. It gives me a cold dark feeling, kind of like a dreary winter day.
March 16th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
i’m reading “bridge to terabithia” by katherine paterson (a childhood favorite) with my boyfriend. his first language isn’t english, which is why we are reading it together, and it’s slow moving that way, but a great alternative to zoning out in front of the tv “together.” i’m also half way through a book called “a thousand acres” by jane smiley that i picked up haphazardly at a garage sale for haiti relief. unfortunately i’ve lost motivation to read it because i enjoy it, but more for the sake of finishing it. after that i’ll return to the sookie stackhouse series, which i love not for its vampire-ness, but because it’s such a well crafted story.
March 26th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Great photos!! I’m reading “The Lightening Thief” and loving it. It’s fun and escapism at it’s best (plus both of my big boys have read it so I want to see what they’re going on about!!