Now that my first quilt is officially completed and delivered (she loved it btw!), I have two baby quilt plans in the works. The first one I'm going to work on is for my cousin's baby due in September! This baby is the first for the cousins so I'm extra excited... and they just found out it's a girl! I had a charm pack of Happy Go Lucky I purchased randomly and somehow realized I also purchased the mini charm pack of it. I seriously don't remember how I got these... fabric shopping with a glass … [Read more...]
My First Quilt!
I am so excited (and a bit overwhelmed) to be writing about the first quilt I've made. It is for my best friend who was married last year. I started working on it over a year ago. Since my machine is a little antiquated, I was nervous to machine quilt with it, so I decided hand stitching was the way to go. I was probably six months into hand stitching when I thought it might not have been the best choice. But the feeling I had when I finished made it worth it. I love that it is truly handmade. … [Read more...]
House Pillow
This is the first pillow I've sewn since I made a giant frog HST pillow in 7th grade home ec. All I remember is being tired of ironing, so maybe that's why it's taken me so long to make another one :) I really wanted to make a replica of my house in pillow form so I sketched out this design: It was the first time I had ever tried anything like this, and now that it is done, I would have pieced it differently. But I like how it ended up (pretty much). Here are a few images of when I was … [Read more...]
Exciting developments and an apology
Hey friends, Sorry for the weird password protected post last week. I didn't think that would go out to the public. Oops! The reason behind that post ties in to the exciting developments that have been going on. As some of you know, Mur and I have been dreaming and scheming of a way to build a house over near Leavenworth. There are so many factors that go into this type of project that I had been a little nervous to tell people about it. I'm still a little nervous... BUT it looks like things … [Read more...]
vintage for sale
Below are the vintage items and wedding decor items I currently have for sale. I am happy to answer any additional questions about size or condition. Email me at: michelle [at] lettermphotography [dot] com. Click on the photo to view a larger image. ____________________________________________________________________ China - $300 The china is for sale as an entire set - I do not want to piece it out. All pieces are useable, but some have minor scratches and chips from normal wear and tear. … [Read more...]
Girl’s Trip to Miami Beach
Some of my best friends in the world are all from my college soccer team. As we've discussed and obsessed about many times, sometimes terrible/strange/trying experiences bring people closer together. It is a bond that no one understands and is impossible to break. As the years have passed we have scattered around the country pursuing our goals and guys :) Luckily we have been able to find time every couple years to get together for some sunshine and girl time. This year, we found ourselves in … [Read more...]
