Beautiful Textiles

Sour or tart pomegranate that isn't very tasty? Easily fix the problem by gently pulling all the arils (seeds) out of the pomegranate, put them in a bowl, sprinkle judiciously with some sugar, add a nice drizzle of rose water (be careful not to overdo it!), let it sit for an hour or so and then enjoy!! Healthy, delicious, can be eaten plain or as a topping in salads, on cakes, pancakes, or ice cream, or in cocktails! Will keep, covered, in the fridge for a couple of days.
Beautiful way to enjoy the holiday season!!

Heartfelt thanks to all the retail staff who can figure out where to find the latest weird quirky thing I need!!

In other news, come see my gorgeous art quilts at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids!! Preview week is Sept. 12-17, then the show opens "for real" Sept. 18-Oct. 2. My work will be in the Uccello's Atrium, in the Ledyard Building, across the street from the Grand Rapids Art Museum!

Found in a Parisian flea market (a whole booth of antique textiles!), this beautiful hand embroidered silk is going to be framed and hung in my sewing room...

Today in the life of a small businesses owner...🤦‍♀️ Tell me your worst customer service story in the comments!

Another unboxing video of our latest shipment of Japanese fabrics (box 1 of 3!!)
Which fabric got you excited?

Cool summer tunic from a beautiful vintage piece of African indigo cotton from Beautiful Textiles !!

Can you repurpose perfectly good things and "destroy" them? YES!! (Well, it may be hard emotionally, but it's still ok!)

What things are hard for you to reuse? I still struggle to cut up vintage fabrics!

Unsolicited recommendation, but I am really falling in love with Magic Quilting & Crafting Collection 's Quilting & Crafting Spray!!! It does a fantastic job of taking even stubborn creases out in one pass!
Check out your local craft or quilt store to grab a bottle (or go online).