I had a super productive weekend.
I actually made some cards. First time since probably summer this happened. It was so nice to get back to it again.
For a minute, I thought I might not have internet. But refreshed the page, and here I am!
So the show's first day is over, and it was a lot of fun. I managed to chat with the customers in French, and I'm getting decent at it! We were out last night and told the fabric cutter (wait for that story) that we were from Ontario, and she told me my French was excellent!
I went for a walk in the morning along the river and snapped a couple of pictures. But first, it's bizarre to walk ...
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“Primitive,” also known as “Early Americana” style, emerged from within the first colonies here in the “New World.” Once the colonists were finally settled in, they had a bit more time get creative with everyday necessities such as clothing, furniture, and children’s toys.
While sewing up clothes for their children and fulfilling the duty of “homemaker,” women started to enhance their making skills with decorative stitching and design, steering away from trends in Europe and creating the first American style.
Today, folk artists use modern elements to create an antiquated look. At Missouri Star Quilt Co., we have a ...
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