Nancy Drew, Collecting Nancy Drew books, Nancy Drew conventions, Mildred Wirt Benson, Nancy Drew News - sleuth for clues about anything Nancy Drew.
To start off this week I've got a couple books to share that are part of a series. Neither of my choices are the first in that series. Bu...
Nancy Drew, Collecting Nancy Drew books, Nancy Drew conventions, Mildred Wirt Benson, Nancy Drew News - sleuth for clues about anything Nancy Drew.
GIVEN THAT, to Sherlock Holmes, Irene Adler was the woman, it would follow that, to generations of young women, Nancy Drew was (and continues to be) the girl. Since her debut in 1930 in The Secret of the Old Clock, this feisty teenager could drive a car (her blue convertible), speak French, run a motor boat,…
Come see how you can make Secret Mystery Game Messages for your Detective or Spy party! You'll never guess how you can decode your secret messages!
Rebeckah's hexagon pillow in progress
Grandmama's Stories
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Finally I get to reveal my quilt. I am quite shockingly proud of this. Expect a mother-load of photos. But first - welcome to day 5 of the Nancy Drew is a Clue bloghop! Please be sure to visit the others taking part today, listed at the end of this post, and thanks to Carol for cheerleading us all! So.....here it is! Admittedly a slightly odd size - dictated by the layer cake I bought plus a couple of half yards of one of the book spine prints and the red faces one. I've only got scraps of the cake left and about half a fat quarter of the other two. The backing is some delicious grey polka dot flannel which, with an old blanket sandwiched in between, makes the most huggable quilt you can imagine. This is absolutely perfect for snuggling on the sofa with my knitting handy and an old mystery on the tv. This is the first time I have properly quilted a quilt. I've tried it before but always a bit haphazardly and without great results. This time I think I've got it sorted. I used a stencil (blogged about here) and used my beloved water soluble marker to get the lines drawn on. After that it was easy to use some nice shiny blue rayon as the top thread and just a plain white cotton as the bottom. I adore the effect. Then I used a charcoal bias binding to link the black on the front with the paler grey on the back. Seriously - I couldn't be any happier with this quilt! Nancy Drew was my gateway to what is now a serious mystery habit. As soon as I saw this bloghop announced I stalked the Sew We Quilt site until sign-ups opened. Sew much fun! Here are my fellow day fivers: Marjorie’s Busy Corner Kris Loves Fabric The Slow Quilter Accio Fabric! Sew Many Yarns Betty at That Other Blog Marcy M. at That Other Blog Pigtales and Quilts And finally...the giveaway! This is open to everyone regardless of location. All you need to do is leave me a comment telling me your favourite quilt pattern. I am on the look out for a pattern for my next quilt so would love some inspiration! You can link to a picture or just describe it in a few words. I'll be using fabrics all with a sewing theme in case that influences you. And what do you win...? Remember the U'R Priceless bloghop a few months ago? That was my first time with a sew-in frame as I much prefer the ones you glue. Which is what you'll be making if you win! Up for grabs is one of my Fabric Purse Frame Kits which will shortly be joining the Stitchmarker Kits in my etsy shop. It includes everything you need (including a tutorial booklet) apart from thread and either a needle or your sewing machine. Giveaway closes on Sunday night at midnight UK time. Now go and visit everyone else in the bloghop - hoorah for Nancy Drew!
Girl sleuths will love this Nancy Drew paper doll based on the 1930's illustrations in the Carolyn Keene mysteries. Barbara Barnett is one of the Jones Sisters who used wallpaper in their clothing designs.
handmade with polimery clay sherlock! FIMO
Иллюстрации к любимым книгам
EASY DUCT TAPE BAG
I have been using magnifying glasses a lot for this Detective party: for a banner, labels and door sign. I think it is a cute element and...
Nancy Drew, Collecting Nancy Drew books, Nancy Drew conventions, Mildred Wirt Benson, Nancy Drew News - sleuth for clues about anything Nancy Drew.
Maureen A's Birthday / Detective - Photo Gallery at Catch My Party
