All posts from Susi

  • PPR Challenge #4 – House Of Cornish

    The challenge was to create an outfit inspired by a color (and flavor) of gelato. The designers were given an outrageously short window of time to complete their look. They even shopped from a limited... Feb 02, 2012 - 2 Comments

  • Process: Designing a Quilt

    Kathy and I send pictures back and forth of beautiful quilts. Truth be told, privately we send many more pictures than we blog about. We share quilts that are wildly successful, and ones that we don&#... Jan 30, 2012 - 2 Comments

  • PPR Challenge #3 House of Cornish

    This week we were designing for a muppet! I have to say, I was very inspired by what I saw on the show. I loved that the designers brought a sense of whimsy to the designs. I had fun with this dress.... Jan 26, 2012 - 1 Comment

  • Doll “blanket” project

    When we were in London, Jambi started playing with a tiny doll quilt that went in her cousin’s tiny doll pram. Once she got her hands on it, she did not let it go. I mean, for DAYS, she carried ... Jan 24, 2012 - 2 Comments

  • PPR Challenge #2 House of Cornish

    The challenge was: “Take a nice budget, and create a lovely gown appropriate for the Opera.” I held my breath waiting for the twist. “And make it out of scavenged material from the b... Jan 19, 2012 - 1 Comment

  • PPR AS Challenge #1 House of Cornish

    I am so proud to be invited to compete in the All Star Challenge! (eyes fluttering) Our first challenge sent us straight to the world of unconventional materials at a local .99 cent store.  I found a... Jan 12, 2012 - 3 Comments

  • Susi in the Workroom

    I have been out of the country for SO long now, that I dove into the challenge with two feet, happy to be back to our projects and your company! The first order of business was to watch the episode. I... Jan 11, 2012 - No Comments

  • Project: Fabric Gift Wrap Bags

    For this week’s Iron Craft challenge, I made fabric gift wrapping. Here is how I did it: Supplies: Fabric (1 yard works well for 1 big and two smaller bags. But anything over 1/2 yard will wor... Dec 15, 2011 - 2 Comments

  • IC challenge #50 – Environmental Wrapping

    Oh how I love wrapping paper. I love it all year round. But let’s face it, it is expensive, and so wasteful. The tree looks beautiful with all the packages around it, but the trash can FULL of wrapp... Dec 14, 2011 - 3 Comments

  • Quilt of the Day: Ghost Plants

    This quilt caught my attention. It’s called Ghost Plants.  It is by Mary of Mary & Patch. This quilt is striking. The colors are subtle and amazing. I love the golds against the greens and ... Dec 13, 2011 - 1 Comment