would you like fries with that?

like many other refined ladies, bernie enjoys a tasteful accessory. far from frivolous, the right go-with adds form and function. the sewing machine cover was lovely by itself, but lacked a few key pieces.

this snap pouch corrals various add-ons, much like a clutch full of lip gloss. it is padded to keep everyone safe for travel and slips nicely into any of the pockets on the cover. because who knows when that walking foot (or peppermint balm) will come in handy.

bernie's snips are like eyeglasses. best to keep them close at hand and comfortable. this pouch is also padded in case of accidental butterfinger attacks.

a nod to modesty

bernie (the bernette 65 sewing machine) spends most of her time hanging out naked. normally, this chickadee is pretty permissive with the help. recent circumstances, however, call for a change in policy. the plummeting temperatures have made bernie's spools shiver and her bobbins bobble. her zipper foot is frozen and her feed dogs are barking. to combat the cold, we worked together to fashion a new uniform for this chickadee's hardest worker. here is bernie modeling her new frock:

tapestry turned sewing machine cover...scarlet o'hara would be proud.

brownie baker

it has been a while since this chickadee assembled an apron. to right this wrong we cooked up our own recipe for this reversible wrap. it comes complete with a kangaroo pocket on one side and a joey on the other -- a little cute pocket for utensils or snacks...also perfect for baby kangaroos.

chocolate covered cheery

the blossom fabric collection continues to bloom here at chickadee central. behold this 16" x 12" brown beauty that boasts a border of birdie friends. cute little chirps not only comprise the handles and trim, they also make a neat nest inside. there they combine with complementary coral for three more generous slip pockets plus two slim ones perfect for pens and pencils. take a gander at this new feathered friend.

(note: interior picture was taken before pockets were made...)

snuggly snow blanket

earth angel

mother earth would be proud to have this beauty under her arm. it showcases some of the warmest of warm hues in the natural spectrum. right about now most of us could use a winter warmer. this 13" x 11" shapely sweetheart also comes with little reminders of the upcoming spring. dig the brown, be taken by the tranquility of the terra cotta. note the delicate accent of grassy green alongside the caribbean blue. this tote will transport all of your trappings, no matter what the season may be.

blossom dearie

here's a preview of things to come:

i fell in love with this fabric, the blossom collection from urban chicks for moda fabric. so in love that i panicked when yards of it started disappearing from supply store shelves. in the fabric world, prints come and go leaving you nothing to do but search in vain for them on ebay. with the inevitability of a total sell-out looming large, this chickadee had no choice but to act! and to buy quite a bit...including the fantastic fat quarter set pictured here. hopefully you, the reader, will love it too. heaven knows you'll be seeing quite a bit of each other soon...

love it

trash into treasure

a friend asked me to make her a bag with nothing but leftover yarn. who knew that these little scraps would pull together to make a sturdy, sunny tote. row after row of single crochet with snippet after snippet of cotton yarn...and voila!

proving once again that it's not over until the littlest ball of yarn sings.

isn't she lovely

look at maevis sporting her sweater! she looks warm and woolly and absolutely wonderful.

inquiring minds want to know...

...all about this chickadee!

check out my first ever interview on the dandelion blu blogsite. and while you are there, check out the rest of the blog for great handcrafted jewelery, informative writing and a boatload of inspiration.

thank you dandelion blu!