Fabric Scrap Give Away

Ok, so here it is just a few weeks until Christmas.  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
My craft room is a disaster and I just can't show pictures of it to you like I promised.  So instead I am going to give a FREE scrap bag to the 15th person that comments on this blog post.   These scraps will be small, but large enough to make yo yos, sachets, mug rugs, children's crafts, collages, scrapbooking and crafts like the ones pictured.

The first picture is of potholders and mug rugs that I made from scraps and fat quarters. 

The next picture is of the wool penny candle mats that I hand stitched with pearl cotton thread and lavender sachets made with lavender buds.  They smell so good and work great placed in your linen closet or chest of drawers. 

The last picture shows the small strawberry pin cushions and fruits of my labor pin cushions  (ha ha)  made from my favorite fabrics. 

Please check out my etsy shop  fabricdesigns http://www.etsy.com/shop/fabricdesigns and see what I have for sale.  If you have any questions, just let me know.  Gotta go - getting ready for a craft show in a few days.  Happy Crafting.  DeAnna

Thanksgiving

Here it is - months since my last post.  I want to wish each and every one of you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving.  My time has been very busy between work and crafting.  I have been making potholders, wool candle mats, Ipad covers, lavender sachets and more.  My craft room looks like a disaster.  I hope to post some pictures this week. 

Double Lung Transplant

Ok, so here is the story about my friend Sherri.  Please check out her site http://cherishedair.com/.  I have been working with Sherri for about a dozen years. She started out with a cough and we thought she had bronchitis.  She went to the dr. and eventually found out that she had a rare disease called LAMS.  This is a disease that happens to women of child bearing age.  Over 2 years ago Sherri was diagonsed with LAMS disease.   She has been living in Seattle near the U of W for about 6 months.  She  has been very ill and has made many trips to ER.   This week Sherri received the call and she went into surgey yesterday, April 14, 2011.  We have been receiving updates from the family and she is breathing on her own.  Please pray for her, affirm, whatever it takes, burn candles, etc. for her.  She needs all the support that she can get.  Also a family has lost a loved one in order for Sherri to live.  Please keep  them in your thoughts as well.  Thank you for your care and concern.

DIY Bathroom Remodel

I just have to share my new bathroom with you.  We have a few finishing touches to complete, but it's nearly done and I have moved back in.  I just couldn't bare to share the old before pictures with you as the avocado green was so bad and they would not clean up anymore after 35 years of use so you will have to settle for the after pictures.  

New blue bird candles and ocean scented diffuser from Pier I

 Home Depot got most of our money

 Pictures and glass holder from Pier I and shells from my own personal collection

This project started out to be a DIY project.  My husband did all the demolition work and put the new white tub and sink in and painted the ceiling and walls.  Then my brother-in-law came and did all the tile work, flooring, formica and so forth.  It saved us alot of money by doing part of the work ourselves and we were happy to pay BIL for his part.   Thanks for taking a look and now maybe I can get back to etsy. 

Spokane Orchid Society Show and Sale

Ok, so I haven't posted any pictures of my DIY bathroom remodel project (because it isn't quite done) and I haven't listed the Amy Butler Quilt on etsy yet, but I'm getting close so I chose to blog about something else that I love.


This week has been a busy one.  My mom had a dr's appointment on Thursday and we waited and waited for the dr. and it seemed like we were there forever.  Then the dr. wanted to know why mom's blood pressure was high.  dah   Well after that I thought I would do something real nice for her - so today we headed to Spokane, Wa for the Spokane Orchid Society Show and Sale.   Look at this beauty.

Mom and I love flowers and we keep trying to grow and bloom orchids.  We are seeing more success, but they can be difficult.  I don't want to scare anyone off, as they are so much fun and just like babies, you have to keep an eye on them and take care of them, but don't water them too much or they will die.   Here's are a few more pictures.

Have a nice Sunday - see you soon.  DeAnna - fabricdesigns

Amy Butler Patterns are here!

Take a look, check out my etsy store, fabricdesigns at http://www.etsy.com/shop/fabricdesigns  for the newest Amy Butler patterns. 
The Charm Clutch including handbag and shoulder bag styles!

Oval Patchy Pillw plus two bonus projects! and

Reversible Sunday Sling in two sizes!

It's Friday - My Favorite Day of the Week!

Below you will find a great recipe for Restaurant Style Smashed Potatoes  - it is a hit every place I take it.   You and your family will love it and it is easy too.  This recipe is from one of my favorite blogs http://thepioneerwoman.com/ .  Ree Drummond is quite a lady so be sure to check out her site.

Well it's been quite a week.  The weather here in Northern Idaho is starting to warm up a bit so maybe I should start a little yard cleanup and get ready for planting spring flowers and vegetables or on the other hand maybe I should go golfing?

Our bathroom is still in disrepair, I mean DIY makeover.  Getting rid of the avacado green toilet, sink and tub was a must.  Yeah, my brother in law just called and is coming in the morning to do the tile, floor, countertops and so forth.

Now, back to etsy and what's up with that. I've decided to sell the Amy Butler Daisy Chain quilt that I made for myself so keep a watch for the listing.


Hope you and yours have a great weekend.

Sharing a great recipe with you for Restaurant Style Smashed Potatoes

Recipe: Restaurant Style Smashed Potatoes


Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• 5 wholeLarge Red Potatoes

• 1 stickButter, Softened And Cut Into Pieces

• 5 slicesBacon, cooked and crumbled

• 2 wholeGreen Onions, Sliced

• ¾ cupsSour Cream

• Salt To Taste (add Plenty!)

• Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste (ditto!)

• ¾ cupsFrench Fried Onions, More For Topping

Preparation Instructions

Nuke potatoes or bake in the oven until fork-tender. Add to a large bowl and smash with a potato masher. Immediately add softened butter, green onions, bacon, and sour cream and stir with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add french fried onions and fold in.

Serve hot, sprinkling on extra french fried onions and green onions. Yummy with grilled steak or chicken!

And the Winner of the Fat Quarter Drawing Is Ruth:

Thanks so much to all who participated in my very first give away of 4 fat quarters from  the Riley Blake, Sweet Nothings fabric line.    Please check out the winning information at Crystal's blog: http://www.domesticbutnotmartha.com/2011/03/fabricdesigns-riley-blake-fat-quarter.html  After touching the fabric and caressing it over the last week - LOL I have become really attached to Red Sweet Main and of course there is Cream Sweet Floral which reminds me of the Flower Power fabric of the 60/70's. Don't forget the lovely Blue Sweet Swirls and last, but not least the Multi Sweet Dots.  Please write and tell me which one is your favorite and why?   I also have a few of the 2 1/2" strip sets of all 22 fabrics.  Check out the ordering information at my esty shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/fabricdesigns.

A Giveaway!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone! My name is Crystal <3 and I blog at Domestic, But Not Martha.  Many people online know me by this picture taken last summer <3

Aren't kiddies the cutest?

I am the super blessed wifey of my military Hero <3 and stay at home mommy to three rascals which I Christian home school.  I also blog (hehe obviously ;), attend college for my Business Management degree, teach Awana, sell Scentsy (if you want to know why click here), and dabble in all things domestic, crafty, DIY, and faith based! I also love connecting with others so stop by my blog, tweet with me, and Facebook fanpage/ profile add me if you want to chat! (I have an Etsy opening soon as well as a Flickr account upcoming!)

My Mr. Gorgeous & I!

I LOVE vintage & retro and modern stylings of vintage patterns and prints. I'm also a fabric addict! I collect old cameras, patterns, reclaimed vintage textiles, and all things pretty! I also have a thing for Handmade artisans and feature them often on my blog.

Some more pictures of the most amazing blessing in my life! My Fam! They are my EVERYTHING aside from my loving Father who gave me everything! He is my reason for joy and I am on the journey to <3

I met DeAnna on Etsy and I am SOOO glad to have her in my life! What a precious woman! I am SUPER DUPER honored to be hosting DeAnna's very first giveaway (and I think, her first ever guest post!)

The wonderful DeAnna is giving away a GORGEOUS set of four fat quarters from her newest fabric line (Riley Blake) her Etsy shop, fabricdesigns on my blog!!! Click HERE to enter!!

Definitely take the moment to stop in and enter! Giveaway ends tomorrow night, (Friday the 11th) at 8PM PST. There are plenty of chances for extra entries so stop by and rack em up! I am so excited to get to know you so please stop in!

XoXo!

Crystal

Riley Blake Designs, Sweet Nothings fabric is here!

I have patiently been waiting for the mail - the new Riley Blake, Sweet Nothings cotton fabric is finally here.   You can purchase anything from a fat quarter (18" x 22"),  half yard (18" x 44") or one yard (36" x 44").  I also have a few of the 2.5 strips sets which includes all the fabric designs from the Sweet Nothings line, but buy now as they will go fast.

Etsy Shop fabricdesigns

Check out my esty shop - fabricdesigns and see what I have for sale.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fabricdesigns

It's Friday - my favorite day of the week!

I'm off to quilt camp with my bestest girlfriends for a couple days of sewing, quilting, eating, and sharing stories.  This is such a wonderful time to share and I haven't been able to go to camp for a year so it's welcoming.  I'm going to northern Idaho where the snow is deep.  I will be sure to share some pictures with you when I get back.    http://www.myidaholodge.com/

Food for thought and much more.

This has nothing to do with fabric or quilting, but I want to share this awesome website with you.  Everyone likes to eat and Pioneer Woman http://thepioneerwoman.com/ Ree Drummond has an incredible blog about cooking, confessions, home schooling, photography, Marlboro Man, home and gardening and of course Tasty Kitchen.  Ree recently release her book: Black Heels and Tractor Wheels. http://thepioneerwoman.com/blog/2010/11/black-heels-the-book/    She has quite a story to tell.  Best of all I love to check out her site every week to see what she is cooking and add a few new recipes to my file.  Let me know what you think. 

It's Friday and I have something to share with you.

Please watch this amazing video about a blind woman from Texas who loves to make quilts.  I am a quilter and can't imagine how she does this without her sight.  It just goes to show that a person can do anything that they put their mind to.  Have a great Friday - see you soon.  DeAnna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lfaSmDxVZQ

Design to my Blog

Tonight I starting playing around with the designs and came up with something for my blog that wasn't quite as plain and simple.   I have alot  to learn, but hopefully I can get up to speed soon.   Among other things I had my 3rd class in learning to speak Spanish tonight.    I have really been working hard at it.   Thanks goodness the weekend isn't far off.    

Let's Me Try it Again

This blog thing didn't work out too well for me the first time, but I'm going to try it again. I hope to post some new quilting pictures in the next few days so check back soon. I am still selling my items on etsy.com under the name fabricdesigns.