Lorraine’s This2That

Once there were three trees on a hill in the woods. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, 'Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold, silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving and everyone would see the beauty.' Then the second tree said, 'Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take Kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my hull.' Finally the third tree said, 'I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest Tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill and look up to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will always remember me.' After a few years of praying that their dreams would come true, a group of woodsmen came upon the trees. When one came to the first tree he said, 'Thi...

Lorraine’s This2That: Nursing bib/blanket : "Just made this nursing bib/blanket. Borrowed a pattern from a friend. Goes together quick and easy. E-mail me if you want the dimensions."

Just made this nursing bib/blanket. Borrowed a pattern from a friend. Goes together quick and easy. E-mail me if you want the dimensions.

Here are a few things made from a mother/grandmothers clothes. I made a teddy bear from a fleece jacket, requested by a grandson. A pillow from her nightgown and an apron from a skirt and kitchen towel. What a neat way to remember...

This is a class I took at the Quilt Expo 2011. It was fun, easy and a great way to recycle those men's silk ties. This is another way to make something sentimental from a tie of a loved one!!

This article was in the Pueblo West View March 31, 2011.

I just got my Spring issue of Haute Handbags. My article on Angora Sweater purse is on page 128. Check it out http://www.stampington.com/hautehandbags .