Creations by JEllen

Friday, February 12, 2010

...from fairfield conneticut

a package from kate spain

a designer i so admire...

... she somehow caught a glimpse

of a post i had written...

about my daughter with down syndrome

...catching the fever

for beautiful fabric and quilting design

inside to our delight...

a moda charm pack and it's verna!!!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

make new friends...

...but keep the old, some are silver

and some are gold

a circle is round, it has no end...

...and that's how long

I want to be your friend

blogging companions

joined by one extra chromosome

moms who've never met

yet share a bond most will never understand

Thank you dear friend

Monday, February 1, 2010

sew a needle pulling thread...

...a glimpse into the past

at textiles and fashion

...fifty years in the making

were these tiny hands already destined

this day

to create...

to stitch

...to design

Sunday, January 31, 2010

my daughter sent me this blog award. the Happy 101 Blog Award rules are as follows: list ten things that make you happy and try to do at least one today.

here is my list in random order:
1. chocolate
2. smooth music
3. anything purple, especially butterflies
4. moda jelly rolls, layer cakes & turnovers
5. a warm fire
6. glowing candles
7. a good book
8. stampin'up!
9. fine wine
10. a clean house

I tag any of my blog friends to grab this award and help spread some happiness.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

helping haiti

for the past few weeks my friends over at the fat quarter shop have been hosting an online auction to support haiti relief. i was hesitant to participate at first. it just didn't feel quite right that i may end up with a beautiful quilt while knowing so many abandoned and scared little children were suffering. yet the need is so great and i applaud the efforts of kimberly and kevin trying to help. so today i was notified that i am the lucky owner of...

...this delightful dora s'mores baby quilt. my daughter and i are both girl scout alums, so we have been indulging in s'mores for many years. ohh and i so love the charming mocha swirl backing...

...we also both love every line by barb and mary for me and my sister designs. we will greatly appreciate adding this autographed quilt to our collection and will always remember the significance of receiving it.

Friday, January 29, 2010

a fondant beauty

from the talented hands at ganche-ganche.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

an old favorite

sadly, i have been creating many sympathy cards lately. i've been using different designs as i go. tonight i decided to make a few extras. i found myself going back to one of my old favorites, from the garden. do you have a retired favorite or two that you just can't part with?

i have used many colors with this large flower, yet for sympathy cards i find myself going back to soft sky and blue bayou, both also retired now.

very soothing colors with a clean design make an appropriate card. i just wish i didn't have the need to send so many out. my heart is with you dear friends.