RETRO-Fabulous Blog

Sunshine, Blooms & Bookmarks

2013-05-05T15:49:00.000-05:00

We've been busy playing outside, enjoying the fantastic weather all week long. Now that the ♥ white violets ♥ are popping up, I'm oh so thrilled about gardening. We've...

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A Little Sunshine Does the Trick

2013-04-29T21:29:00.001-05:00

The sun has been out & temperatures are mild. AHHHH. Spring is really here to stay. My favorite white violets (with purple throats) are up---I must have been so excited, I forgot to...

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Erica's Does it AGAIN

2013-04-27T16:30:00.000-05:00

This just in.... Erica's Anniversary Sale is going on AGAIN!! 20% off Regularly priced fabric Sale + Free US Shipping & 1/2 Price INTERNATIONAL Shipping on orders $39...

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Manatee Love

2013-04-24T15:00:00.000-05:00

The highlight of the recent family vacation (according to one munchkin) HAD to be the trip to Bradenton, Florida to see THE manatee, Snooty. These gentle giants became a bit of an obsession...

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Room for {Pattern} Improvement

2013-04-22T11:19:00.000-05:00

Here's an oldie but a goodie. After completing the first block, I decided a few changes were in order... thinner sashing a neutral background fabric rather than the solid, lighter shade...

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Spring is in the Air

2013-04-21T11:07:00.000-05:00

After some much needed rain this past week, the daffodils are in bloom & many other perennials are beginning to pop up. It's too nice to stay inside...maybe I'll get...

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A FWQAL Block

2013-04-06T18:28:00.000-05:00

OK, so I flipped through the Farmer's Wife Book this afternoon, thinking I'd better get some fabrics ready to go for another block someday---When the Century of Progress Block caught my...

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Vacation Spot Surprise

2013-04-05T19:34:00.000-05:00

Mr. Fabulous is one smart cookie. Before heading out to...

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A Few Days at the Beach

2013-03-31T09:02:00.000-05:00

Spring break sunshine made beachcombers out of us at a barrier island. We played in the sand, found seashells and relaxed, just enjoying each other's company. We picked...

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RSVP Block

2013-03-30T17:22:00.000-05:00

It's been a wonderful week with some fun in the sun, photos to follow soon. Today, I whipped up a quick block for RSVP using Jinny Beyer's Centennial Pattern (FREE). The...

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Fun Mail!

2013-03-23T18:36:00.001-05:00

Fun mail arrived this week----a beautiful selection of 30s reproduction prints may just make it into the Dear Jane one of these days. Munchkin already says she's 'got dibs' on the...

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Butterfly at the Crossroads

2013-03-17T14:03:00.000-05:00

Butterfly at the Crossroads (#14 of the Farmer's Wife Quilt) was a quick finish in soft, spring colors. Which reminds me... the bulbs should soon be in bloom. Daffodils are up about 5 inches or...

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SHIPPING SALE!

2013-03-16T10:28:00.001-05:00

Good things come to those who wait.... It's that time of year again: ERICA'S SALE DAYS! Free US Shipping & 1/2 Price INTERNATIONAL Shipping on orders $75 or more (excluding tax)!!! It's...

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SUNNY SATURDAY STASH

2013-03-09T12:03:00.002-06:00

Some of the latest additions to the still growing 30s collection, thanks to a recent trip to South Bend. Erica's is THE place to shop 30s reproductions. I've been looking at...

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RSVP BLOCK REQUEST 2013

2013-03-02T11:16:00.000-06:00

If you feel like digging out some black and white fabrics, RSVP is requesting 12" finished blocks of your choice in B&W. Please send an email for details if you'd like to participate. Any...

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FWQAL Block & New Kaffe Stash

2013-02-24T13:30:00.001-06:00

I managed to find a few more pieces of Kaffe for the FWQAL project... hopefully they'll inspire me to play in fabrics and make a block every once in a while. Today's block...

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Portable Perfection

2013-02-18T12:44:00.000-06:00

This little beauty is the latest addition to the sewing room. I'm not keeping track of the number of machines I have stashed in there but admit I do have a few...none as pretty as this one,...

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In My Life

2013-01-19T10:20:00.001-06:00

It's been far too long since I've posted... I hope to be sewing, piecing and getting my groove back soon. Some of my fondest memories as a child involve music. Dad introduced me to the...

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2012-05-18T08:09:00.000-05:00

We'll be on a break for a while as we focus on family. Thank you. Heather

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Heritage Tomatoes & more.

2012-05-13T21:54:00.000-05:00

green zebras {a family favorite!} cherokee purple big yellow? zapotecs Amazing heirlooms from the regular grocery store. Normally, we have...

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Happy Mother's Day

2012-05-13T10:41:00.000-05:00

Happy Mother's Day! I'll be playing in the garden all day long. All my best, Heather

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Butterfly Days

2012-05-11T17:58:00.000-05:00

Our youngest spent a little time with the camera today, snapping photos of a very patient butterfly & the Siberian Iris. The mild spring continues as we take in the warm sunshine and cool...

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Strawberry Fields FOREVER

2012-05-09T06:05:00.000-05:00

The strawberries are coming in full blast, so full in fact, they're dropping to the sidewalk before turning. The ants are feasting on the berries as they begin to change...

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One vase at a time.

2012-05-08T13:03:00.000-05:00

I have Siberian irises in bloom. The daffodils are still blooming, too... seeing both together is a little strange but nice. Very nice. I'm looking forward to gathering an armful of...

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Shipping Deal----INTERNATIONAL, too!!

2012-05-07T09:39:00.000-05:00

Erica's does it again. The anniversary sale is going on...no coupons required. This is the quilt shop's 38th year in business. FREE US SHIPPING & HALF PRICE...

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