I’m home and slowly recovering from the whirlwind of a weekend that was my trip to Houston and the International Quilt Market. For those who aren’t familiar with it, Market is the twice-a-year trade show where manufacturers, vendors and distributors pitch their wares to shop owners. It’s a trade-only event and I was fortunate to [...]

I’m in Houston and having an amazing – if exhausting – time at Quilt Maeket. I’ve met some really cool people and can’t wait to share all the pics and stories when I get back.
xoxo,
Mary

Two days old.

One year.

Two years.

Three years.

Four years. Happy birthday, sweetheart!

I leave for Houston in a little more than a day and finally feel like I’m closer to being ready to go. I had all these elaborate plans for clothes I was going to make for myself and I’ve mostly followed through, although it’s meant spending every spare minute at my sewing machine this week. [...]

Well, my first croquembouche may rate a  “3″ in the looks department but it definitely scored a “10″ for taste.
I don’t know why I got it in my head that this thing needed to be my birthday cake this year, but I was bound and determined to make it happen.
The cream puffs and custard were [...]