Etón FR160R Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger

Well, here it is only February and the alarmists are ringing the bell about hurricane preparedness. I usually ignore them till July but I did like this nifty little gadget. I do remember that year when a few h's touched down here and I did listen to the radio all night...ran out of batteries....couldn't charge a cell phone. Even if you're camping Yosemite it would be great to charge the cell phone with solar power...right? Here's the link to Amazon where it is 25% off and free ship.

Come Sew With Me at 35th Ave Sew & Vac

Where:  35th Ave Sew & Vac in warm and beautiful Phoenix, Arizona
When:  March 3rd and 4th, 2012
Why: Fabulous Trunk Show on Saturday & Sit and Sew on Sunday


Come and be inspired, laugh, sew, laugh some more....Shop!

This is a Premier destination store with Fashion Fabric like you've never seen before!

In Loving Memory of Evelyn McMartin

Her energy was as brilliant as this beautiful flower. She will be missed by many. Love, Stephanie

Snowflower and the Secret Fan

Just saw the movie. Beautiful...but, better read the book first. Two thirds of it was spoken in Chinese...although the emotions were universal. Make sure you're in an "up" mood and have high quality chocolate nearby. Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.

The costumes were well done. The silks and embroideries were especially intriguing. Made me think about some brocade silks in my stash....hmmmm.

Lou Cashon, Quilt Artist shows at the World Quilt - FL Show in West Palm Beach Florida

Lou Cashon, Juno Beach. Title:  "Tie That Tiger". The Tiger piece in the center came from a Kimono worn by a Japanese man about 50 years ago. The vintage fabric is a blend of silk and wool...all the more apropo to add his signature silk ties. His entry was in the "One Thousand Cranes" exhibit at the World Quilt - Florida International Show.

Mr. Cashon embraced sewing a few months ago while starting his first project of ties sewn together to create a pillow. A dear friend asked him to make a "memory pillow" from ties of her late husband. Since then he has created more pillows, a gored skirt for his wife Joan who is a professional ballroom dancer, and novelty gift items. He also paints and creates floral arrangements. So prolific with the arts....his past career was in education. His studio is in Tequesta, FL where his items are for sale. I will add the contact information soon.

One Thousand Cranes Exhibit at the World Quilt-FL Show in the Palm Beach Convention Center

The World Quilt - Florida show opened today! Click on the link for more info. 

The Best Revenge...is living well

 :)

12th Annual Downtown Stuart (Florida) Craft Fair

September 24th & 25th, 2011
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Admission
Osceola Street. in Downtown Stuart, Fl.


Stuart is located on the banks of the St. Lucie River and downtown Stuart brims with activity daily. With over 70 gift shops, restaurants and clothing stores, downtown Stuart is certainly the place to enjoy beautiful fine craft and the Annual Downtown Stuart Craft Festival is the perfect location! From photography, paintings, sculpture, jewelry and more showcased from over 100 fine crafters, your visit to downtown Stuart is promised to be a feast for the senses. See you there!
For more info click here! 
A Howard Alan Event

For the Love of Lilly (Pulitzer) Exhibit

On display and extended till November 30th at the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History - located in the Boynton Beach Mall (Florida). I haven't had a chance to see it but if you go....tell us about it! For more info:

website:  www.MLFHMUSEUM.org 
phone number:  561.243.2662 
location:  click here

KAZU Japanese Restaurant .... yummm

Authentic Japanese food at KAZU in Stuart, FL. I had lunch there today and it was awesome!