My Mom and a Good Friend, 1940's

My Mom and a Good Friend, 1940's, originally uploaded by confections.

Near-Wordless Wednesday post:

My Mom on the left with her good friend Dorothy on the right.

Hand Mannequin

Hand Mannequin, originally uploaded by confections.

This expressive hand mannequin is a thrift store find which belongs to my sister; the ring and bracelet are from her private jewelry stash.

I've been sifting through some finds of my own this week and will be posting some additional photos as I unearth the treasures gleaned over the last year or so. A few will be put into my various online shops, others will find places of honor throughout my home.

Apple Harvest

Apple Harvest, originally uploaded by confections.

Just a few photos today to honor the fall harvest.... These were taken in Pennsylvania in the late 1980's and early 1990's.

New Stash Fabrics (2)

New Stash Fabrics (2), originally uploaded by confections.

Here are the latest additions to my ever-growing stash of quilt fabrics, purchased at the San Diego Quilt Show which took place from September 17 - 19th, 2009.

Most of these are one-yard pieces or fat quarters. They are destined to be incorporated into some new projects, including quilts, handspun Ragamuffin yarn, and yo-yo's. Fall projects aplenty!

Apron Kit

Apron Kit, originally uploaded by confections.

I found this lovely apron-making kit at the San Diego Quilt Show last Thursday and had to put it into my queue of fall projects. It features one of my favorite color combinations--pink and green.

A simple pattern is included which gives directions to slightly modify and decorate a tea towel and turn it into a cute apron. The Amy Butler Mid-West Modern print is the delicious accent fabric to be sewn at the neck and hemline of the apron. The jumbo pink rick-rack is the piece-de-resistance in this project. I can't wait to bring out my Featherweight and make it up!

Log Cabin Quilt, Straight Furrows

Log Cabin Quilt, Straight Furrows, originally uploaded by confections.

I spent two days last week at the San Diego Quilt Show, enjoying all the quilt exhibits and adding to my stash at the vendors' booths. Here are a couple of my favorite quilts. More to come later in the week.

Extraordinary Desserts--Cakes

Extraordinary Desserts--Cakes, originally uploaded by confections.

Yummy, exquisite cakes fill the display case at Karen Krasne's Extraordinary Desserts on Union Street in San Diego, California.

Enough said! Where's my Valrhona mocha?