Sis Boom Day Dreams

Come Play in my Yard

October 10th 1-5 in Wilton, Ct. just check out upcoming at Sis Boom.com .  We would love for you to come.  We are going to make these three girls and you can take home and have framed or cut out individually and use for the Christmas tree or decorate the house with them..they promise to make you happy.  We did these for Country Living magazine once and loaded them with tulle and sparkle gems around a window.....perfection!!!!! I believe that was my girl Jane Dagmi who edited that piece.!!  So come sit with me a spell..get glitter all over your clothes and get busy with my embellishments or bring your own.  A good pair of scissors is a good thing to bring!!  Hope to see you there!!  Coffee and treats and amazing good hearted people make this a pre-season must.

 

who doesn't love a party????

Blog Party this Tuesday over at Artsy Mama for the release of Tara Frey's book Blogging for Bliss.  It's an exciting time to be blogging and Tara spells out the easy ways of getting started!!!  I totally believe every woman can find her place in the blog world.  Just begin posting and while you are posting you'll see ideas formulate, passions take meaning and dreams are decided.  There is no better way than to find your bliss.  It is as Tara says 'online journaling' that takes one to ones bliss.  For me it has been an amazing tool in discovering other like minded men and woman who share the same passion. Find her book here. Many bloggers were chosen and I am grateful to be included.  Thank you Tara!  So get over to Kari Ramstrom blog for all the party info and get to know the blogging peeps.  Follow this wonderful blog link designed by the very talented Hope Wallace and get your book today!!!  You'll be on your way to blogging for bliss!!  Jump into the facebook fun!   I also wanted to let you know of another amazing quilt  raffle going on now!!!  August 8th the winner will be decided so I would get over to Marie Madeline studio pronto!!!!     Also our raffle winner has not contacted us but as soon as she does we will reveal the winner.  Also please note during any raffle we send out 4 to 5 fatquarter packs (two in each) to random commenters !!!  It's the way we roll......

Big Surprise

I've decided to teach a class closer to home in Wilton, CT.   Years ago I got stuck creatively and have used a collage technique that helps me shape a creative direction.  Based loosely on the Artists Way by Julia Cameron it has helped me get out of my own way and to be focused in a world of distraction. Begun over 15 years ago this process of collaging has been a compass of sorts in helping navigate the path I am walking.   By supporting myself  in a parachute of spirituality I have learned to trust in my innate abilities and be comfortable in my skin.  It has taken years but I have been fortunate to allow this wisdom of the ages to infiltrate my life and keep me grounded when the force of camparing myself to others can become so unbearable and I end up feeling less than.  Please join me as I take you on a journey that will help you find that next right thing.  That thing for you . That thing that will give you bliss.  If you are interested in taking the class you can sign up here.  Oh and I will demonstrate a simple craft for those of you who can't get enough...Tissue Flowers made from Vintage Dress Patterns.  Oh and don't be late for class!

Back by popular demand....

You asked for it and Freespirit is delivering...(still about 10 weeks away) do not wait!!! Get your orders in
cause like all of you I needed me some and it was gone!!!! You all have been e-mailing me and I forwarded them all to Westminster Fibers (parent company) and Voila! It will be available in the black and white and the brown and white and I've been told no more reorders. I hate to create hype but don't hesitate!!!! Okay if I scared you into ordering then Have a Happy Halloween.....love you guys...Jennifer

May He Rest in Peace

My heart is breaking! My sister's Pet, her beloved Pumpkin and her daughter Sophie's best friend was killed by a band of wild dogs roaming the city of Atlanta!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, a city, a growing metropolis, has been home to these wild dogs that terrify their neighborhoods killing their cats and now a 60 lb dog!! Enough is enough..calls to the city have gone unheeded and these emaciated mongrels have been allowed to terrorize the neighborhoods!! Now my sister lives with an extraordinary vision of not being able to save her amazingly humanlike dog from their clutches but the guilt of letting him out to go to the bathroom in his own back yard!!!!!!! It's 2008 people!!!! My sister was over the top in love as only a dog lover could know with Pumpkin
and wondered if she could ever survive without him, after all the highs and lows he has comforted her through. Never did she imagine he would die in such a horrific way..carrying his tortured body home to save the life left in him and then making the grueling decision to let him sleep. Forgive me for using my blog but my heart is so heavy and I needed to say something and my quilting companions with all our dogs could possibly make a difference. I don't know about euthanizing but if they are not or can not be rehabilitated is a child next? My niece Sophie is 60 lbs. Atlanta are you listening??? 4 dogs has turned into 9 over the course of 4 years!! Please keep my sister Meg and Sophie in your prayers, this is a tough one. For now leave a comment and if I find the right channels to voice an opinion I'll let you know....

Bonjour!!! (mom kept up)!!

wowowowow!!! The Eiffel Tower is unreal!!! Thanks for dropping by with all the well wishes!!! It truly is all that I fantasized about! ...on top of it all I hired a fleamarket guide named Merry Liuzzo who will take you to the hot spots of Paris and beyond...with the dollar at an all time low I didn't go crazy but I saw the most amazing artifacts that came via the flea markets..she grew up in the flea market where there are almost 2000 vendors and she knows everyone so if you are planning to go hire her for a couple of mornings to get your bearings and see the underground of Paris through her eyes! ...Anyway three generations seven incredible nights booked through Paris Perfect. We stayed in Rully and through the Laundry-room window we could see the Eiffel Tower and the magical light show every half hour when the sun went down and of course we went to the top our trip would not have been complete otherwise...The weather could not have been kinder! Beautiful summer days and we averaged 4-5 miles a day walking!!! It was all about mom who giggled endlessly at the site of the lights on the Eiffel Tower! The Tower is blue in honor of the French Presidency of the European Union! Please watch this You -tube to understand the shimmering spectacle! Just posting a few photos today of this wonderful experience! Thanks to Sophie (my niece) Katie (my daughter) Meghan (my sissy) and of course mom who kept up and at times blew us away with the passion of the city to you all I give great hugs and thanks. My husband Peter and Matthew, my son stayed back from this girlie trip and rightly so, shopping the Champs Elysee is not for them!

Fireworks Raffle

Ends July 6th 5pm...Just leave a comment and you will be entered to win 5 packs of fat quarters 2 in each of a random selection in the BellBottoms Line from Sis Boom. Good Luck friends!!!!! Just one lucky winner this time!!

It's a hit!!

Our Halter dress introduction in Casey Scroll and Bell Bottoms has made the hit parade......we are so excited!!
Previewing next week at our show! Please come by and say hello!!!

It's almost here!!!

On my way to Rochester to Toast the in-laws 50th wedding anniversary!! Can you imagine ??? We all know what that takes !! So we celebrate and commemorate this time in their lives hoping to gain a glimpse of their secret! I will tell you it's extraordinary love when two people can navigate the world together !! I feel I've been blessed by these folks who give in such unselfish ways and whose main objective is to give their children and grandchildren the stability and wisdom of loving no matter what!. Congrats Grandma and Grandpa for giving us a legacy of love and for your devotion to the family that we have been blessed to inherit!

Then it's show mode and you really don't want to be anywhere around me cause it ain't pretty!! We will be setting up the house for the Tenth annual Sis Boom Spring Show and continue to dazzle and inspire!! We are so looking forward to seeing you! Barbara Strawser , an amazing PA Folk artist will be here with her Angels and Gardners from heaven! Sneak Peaks below!

Lucky in Truth!

Just wanted you to meet my little God Daughter Kayla and her mother Kimberly they came for a visit and of course we played dress up.......