I write a machine embellishment column for the CQ Newsletter, published by Darsie Bruno (click here to visit the CQ Newsletter). The CQ Newsletter is a magazine that comes to you on a CD. This allows us writers to write in as much detail as we want and for you, the reader, to click in on the images for as much detail as you want.

For last year's holiday issue we were asked to come up with a small Christmas ornament or project. I am a recycler (I can't throw out even small scraps; that's why I like to crumb piece) so when I came across a picture of a Victorian Trinket Tube I knew I could crazy piece it.

During Victorian times these tubes were made out of decorated paper and contained candy, small good wishes or gifts. Mine is made to contain a small gift. Have you figured out what gives the tube it's shape (and makes it reusable)? Don't be throwing out those toilet paper tubes anymore, you hear?

If you would like to see some of my fabric bowls (including some pieced ones), please click here.