Monday, September 13, 2010

Pottery Barn's Museum Craft Collection

I am new to sewing and I am very lucky to have a grandmother who I like to think knows everything about sewing, whether it is quilting or making clothes. She has shown me how to quilt and I made my first quilt about a year ago. I have tons of respect for the people that quilt, it is time consuming, takes incredibly detailed attention and truly is a craft.

Pottery Barn has come out with a new line of handcrafted quilts that are near replicas of the original 1835 Sunburst Quilt housed in the American Folk Art Museum in New York. Using some of the actual paper templates and English technique in which 2,900 cloth diamonds are cut, these quilts are the real deal!

Go to Pottery Barn's website to see more of the collection.


Friday, September 3, 2010

EATALY opens in NYC...

Wow, this is the first that I have heard of this gourmet italian food market. It looks like an amazing place! The United States flagship store will be opening in the great New York City. Although their signature items may be imported, they do buy their produce from local farmers! They even have a 'vegetable butcher' that will wash, cut and prepare your veggies and answer any questions you may have about cooking them as well! Check out some of these images of the 50,000 plus square foot market. To see more, click HERE!