Some of you probably remember this post where you strongly encouraged me to join the local Quilt Guild. I finally went last night!! Thanks Natalia for the invite :)I met a fun bunch of quilters and learned a little too. The show and tell was so much fun - but of course I forgot my [...]
Good morning and happy Monday!I got to work on my bee blocks for the month over the weekend. Some months are more challenging than others - but I love the diversity!Allyn asked that we take the pieces that she cut and make these grandmother's fans. While it wasn't difficult, it was tedious, but I'm glad [...]
Hi Friends ~I just wanted to make sure that everyone remembers how to play nicely. I've been updating a few links to send them to your posts instead of just your front page. I know that's where your post is today, but in a week it will be gone, and it is going to take [...]
In taking down the music playlist, I've opted to share the current list. In the future I will add music lists in regular posts, for anyone that is interested :)"She is Love" by Parachute"You're Beautiful" by James Blunt"Lucky" by Jason Mraz"Say" by John Mayer"Beauty from Pain" by Superchic(k)"Realize" by Colbie Caillat"Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin"Unfailing Love" [...]
Which way do you press your seams while quilting? I put up a poll for the next week on the left side - because I'm curious. I learned to sew garments first (20 years ago) and have had a hard time changing my thinking about ironing - but I'm starting to see the light in [...]
I was tagged last week by a new friend! The MooreMagnets Blog has a great etsy shop and a fun blog :) Check her out! I try to play along with these in a timely manner - I always appreciate getting to know fellow bloggers through these memes :)first... here are the rules:Link to the [...]
Audrey has tagged me! It's a little different than the usual meme you see all over blogland - here's the instructions: Go to your fourth photo file.post the fourth photo.explain the photo.Pass it on to four people.I recently put all my pictures on an external hardrive. I have this knack for clogging up the computer [...]
My new machine arrived yesterday afternoon. I had to wait a couple of hours to plug it in and try it out real quick before getting ready for a dinner guest. First I did a decorative stitch, just to see, then a straight stitch, to see how fast. Then I dropped the feed dog to [...]
So I have been reading this blog the past couple of weeks and decided to jump on board with Tackle it Tuesday today! With Owen taking a longer than usual nap - I jumped up and grabbed my camera. That's part of the accountability of it all - actually posting what you did - fun [...]
I am so glad that this one is all mine! Owen likes it too.Have a great day!
This is the question I keep getting from my girls. They love riding bikes and running around outside - and being stuck inside again is hard. We have had a busy week and I can't believe it has been a week since I posted last - oops! We were able to play in the fresh [...]
Welcome! I have been thinking for some time about my own blog. My husband and I post photos and commentary to our family blog, we have many friends and family elsewhere, but decided after much research that I needed my own blog. This corresponds with my new etsy shop. Check it out!I have been a [...]