Grand Guy Update

Our newest little guy is five months old and full of smiles!

He's having fun trying "real" food...and of course loves it!

Admittedly, this is one of my favorite baby stages as I love how squishy and 

expressive they are becoming...when they're not drooling all of you. 

This week I made a quick visit after school/work to see big brother participate in his school's "Soul on Fire" program. Not sure who thought four years old could manage an hour long PreK-6th Grade program. It was hard not to laugh as he and most the others his age spent most their time wiggling, playing and talking with a once in awhile explosion of participation. LOL!! Lucky us, our guy spent most of his time on the stage playing with his hat, setting out  to make us laugh while he put it on backwards, sideways, and then continued to entertain himself as he tried to catch it as he tossed it around a million times! To say the least, the teacher's were quit busy trying to wrestle their large class of four year olds while all the other groups sang! God Bless preschool teachers!

He's my buddy and I continue to cherish our close relationship. We're starting to plan and look forward to this summer's Grammy Camp. He chose a dinosaur theme, so I'll be busy this next month planning a week full of activities and fun. Thank goodness for Pinterest! 

(I love Pinterest!!! Who ever thought of it was a genius!))

Anyhooooo....this little guy is still too young to join us....

...but if he grows as fast as all our grands seem to do, he'll be joining us in no time.

I hope your weekend is off to a great start. I have my H2H Happy Chemo quilt in the wash and plan to get it boxed up and ready to mail next week. I have a king size quilt on the frame I've been commissioned to quilt....so that will take up a large part of my sewing this weekend. I'm stitching my Annie Downs BOM during patio happy hours and need to look through my stash to find next's month's May OMG of stash busting I want to continue. (It will be my sixth one this year!)

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H2H: Spring Finish for Happy Chemo

   I used this square in a square pattern once again called Summer Song by Villa Rosa Design. It used ten fat quarters and 20 5" squares. Again, it was quick and easy.

I love this picture as while I was taking my "quilt" pictures, Jackson suddenly 
pokes his head out from behind the quilt....as if to say...."oh there you are!"

It measures 46"x 58" and with this soft flannel backing I think it will make a
comfy lap quilt for a Happy Chemo recipient.

Then he returns with a look that begs:  "Are you still doing this? Mom, Come play with me!"

I used this fun pantograph called: Funkadelic for the first time and really like it's swirls, paisley-like flowers and the fact that the pattern wasn't  too dense and quilted up quick.

This is my fifth stash-busting finish this year, second of two charity quilts that I'm creating as part of Sara's H2H Charity Drive andddd this completes my April OMG!! Wow! I'm pretty happy.
I think I'll take Jackson for an afternoon walk and treat myself to a glass of wine of the patio.

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Unexpected Inspiration!

My friend texted me these pictures the other night of her boyfriend finishing his t-shirt quilt!

I guess it took him a few hours to get the "perfect" layout. (If he only knew I leave mine on the design way for a week...or more!) He has a genuine eye for quilting as his balance of colors and design turned out  "just right" if you ask me.

Like most of his, he found sewing the rows together a bit tedious, yet I couldn't help but be inspired by his creativity and desire to learn something new.  

I hope more young people take up the hobby we all love so much.

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Tuesday Archives #193: Place Mats

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This week's theme is: "Place Mats"

While searching blogs and the web for a quick way to make place mats that would use left over batting, I came across this easy peasy pattern to make reversable ones.

Wondering if you use place mats? Please share any you have made with us right here this week:

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Little Planter Turned Pin Cushion

I received this little Love Bug planter for Valentines Day this year and after the plant didn't make it she's been sitting on my cutting board as a catch all. Yet, today I decided to change her into a little

pin cushion. Cute huh! It was quick and easy and I know she'll be used a lot.

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It's not too late to share yours too.

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Just off the frame....

These little foxes were so much fun to quilt. My customer's last name is Fox so I'm sure it will be cherished for some time. I think she plans on hanging it in their home.

I forgot to ask...but I think this is an Elizabeth Hartman pattern??

I had fun using this little fox pantograph I found in my collection and 

the variegated thread blended perfectly with the quilt's colors.

Summer is fast approaching...which means I'll have more time to quilt.

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Tuesday Archives #192 :Pin Cushions

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This week's theme is: "Pin Cushions"

I few weeks ago, while searching for new Tuesday Archive themes, I saw these adorable cactus pin cushions at Diane's Butterfly Threads Blog and just thought they were adorable! 

Diane has a complete tutorial on her blog. Click HERE to check it out.

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She also made these fun selvage pincushions too!

I seriously don't know why I haven't made more pin cushions. I think I may have two to link this week? Hmmm....I'll have to search my archives. Diane shared even more links with me, that I'll be sure to include in out linky party below. Thanks for helping me with this week's highlights Diane and Happy Tuesday everyone!

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A Little Sunday Stitching...

My husband unknowingly snapped this picture of Jackson 

and I enjoying the warm, morning sunshine that greeted us today.

I continue to enjoy picking up my Anni Downs BOM and 

getting in a little stitching each week. I need to check, 

but I think I only have two blocks left to stitch in this series.

Then, I'm getting antsy to start a new applique quilt for summer.

I've been looking at Cheri Payne's collection of primitive patterns.

I'm loving her Baskets of Plenty and Country of Seasons patterns. 

Both would fit the decor of our home perfectly.

Please do share if you've ever made any of her patterns and if you have a favorite.

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A New Quilt Cabinet!

Just a little something new I treated myself to as I began to 

find quilts stacked in piles around the house.

I am loving it.

Curious...How do you store your quilts?

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Tuesday Archives #191: Pillowcases

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This week's theme is: "Pillowcases"

A few years ago I went to a quilting retreat and though I felt like I was the last one in the world of sewing to learn this quick and easy method to make a pillowcase....

...I  quickly became the instructor's favorite participant with my bout of enthusiasm as I learned the "Burrito Method"  to make a pillowcase!

If you've tried it, you know what I'm talking about.

Serious! I felt like "the" pillowcase magician!

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Rainy Day Sewing

It's been that kind of weekend where the lamps remain lit all day long. Pouring rain throughout the day and night. As I wake this morning, the sky continues to be a sheet of grey with dark, rain clouds billowing on the horizons. The birds chirp and flutter about as they enjoy moment of reprieve.

April showers, right? 

My favorite kind of sew day.

Especially when one has bright happy fabrics to play with! 

Wishing you a wonderful day.

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