Scallop Envelope Gift Box

Well, I haven't been on my blog for ages...it's time to do a little catching up!This is such a pretty little box and so versatile! It could hold chocolate (always a good idea!) or in this sample, it holds 3" x 3" notecards and envelopes. I die cut 2 scallop envelopes, trimmed the bottom edges and attached them together using sticky strip.  I left one of the flaps up and the other I folded down

Flea Market Fancy

This is for all you quilters out there! Of course you recognize the name Denyse Schmidt and of course you know what Flea Market Fancy is. As sad as it sounds, I started quilting AFTER FMF was available, so I have very little-- and I want more! Apparently there are others. . . a whole LOT of others. If you are one of them, jump on over to Flea Market Fancy Freaks and sign a petition to get FMF

Rocket Scientist

Wahoo! Something finished AND photographed! Thanks for all the ideas on taking decent indoor pics. This little quilt is a variation on the Scatter Sunshine quilt-- just going with square angles instead of wonky ones. I really kind of like it. And I am really liking the lines for the quilting. . . and it is SOO much faster than stippling! The fabric is from Keri Beyer's Rocket Scientist line.

TCM To Air Interracial Romance Triple Feature

On Friday, November 20th starting at 8 PM EST, Turner Classic Movies is airing a triple feature spotlighting interracial romance on film involving blacks and whites. First up is the 1964 drama One Potato, Two Potato starring Barbara Barrie ("Nana" on Suddenly Susan), Bernie Hamilton (Capt. Dobey in the series Starsky and Hutch), and Richard Mulligan (Soap and Empty Nest). One of the earliest to

Dear Brown Paper Packages Readers,

As much as I love you all, this blog will be closed for the season due to the cold weather and the author's inability to take decent pictures inside.Sincerly,LeiselOkay, okay. . . I'm just kidding. I don't know how long I could actually survive without this blog. . . but this cold thing/picture thing is really getting to me. So if anyone has any grand ideas on how to take some decent indoor

Please Take A Moment To Vote In the "What 80s Movie Should Malcolm Watch Next?" Poll... Thank You

Because the recent poll where I asked readers to vote for the movie they thought I should watch next received such a positive response, I thought I'd do a sequel... with a twist. This time I've selected five movies from the 1980s that I'm interested in seeing, but haven't. The movie with the most votes is the one I will watch next. Once I watch it, I'll post a review. Feel free to post in the

The Retro Mix Playlist For 11/13/09

7 pm hourRockit- Herbie HancockHelen Says- HankAllison Road- The Gin BlossomsBroken Wings- Mr. MisterMama Feelgood- Lyn CollinsGroove Line- HeatwaveLosing My Religion- R.E.M.Common Thread segment: Neil Young belated 64th b-day tribute (born on 11/12/45)This Note's for YouWonderin'Heart of GoldOnly Love Can Break Your HeartRockin' In the Free WorldBecause of Love- Janet JacksonUptown Festival-