I’m really excited because this Saturday (June 18) I’ll be teaching a class at Reiman Gardens in Ames.
I’ll be bringing some adorable mugs I’m collecting for this and we’ll be painting flowers, butterflies and other things that Reiman Gardens might have to offer.
You should probably sign up for the class. I would LOVE [...]
Don’t worry — she’s 2. She’s not going to read my blog. If she does, then I’m more than proud of her.
I had cut up my prom dress from my senior year of high school a couple months back for my birthday party, but had failed pretty miserably. So I had a TON of [...]
I blogged earlier today about the 2nd hardcore quilt top that I made.
Well, I took the plunge ladies and gentlemen. I officially quilted a full-size quilt.
I took photos of the process. One thing I learned — I desperately need a walking foot. I couldn’t find one for my machine (they were sold out [...]
This is heinous, but I had to start somewhere. I’m going to probably tie quilt this beast and give it away or use it for a camping blanket ( in case I ever get to go camping again!) or a picnic blanket.
Too lazy to repost everything here, so here are the links to my recent craft projects.

Hi there. I'm Calee. Not Caylee. Also known as chimes or the chimes. I'm 27, a designer, a runner, a self-proclaimed fitness queen, a craftster, a foodie, a music snob — some might call me a hipster. Here's the unabridged version.
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