Pet Mat Tutorial
Yesterday I whipped up a couple of projects for the fine feathered and furred friends in my life. This is Mumford our English Budgie. He loves to sit on our shoulders. He whistles and says, ” Pretty Bird. Pretty, pretty…
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Book Bags for Teachers
It’s the last day of school. The kids just ran out the door. The last thing Ben said as he was running out was, “I’m so bummed 5th grade is over.” It’s been a great year for him. He’s had…
May Madness (plus a Giveaway winner!)
College basketball championship finals doesn’t have anything on the crazy pace of May for moms and kids. I’d think it was just me, but lots of my friends are in the same mad sprint…. soccer tournaments, ballet performances, swim tryouts,…
In the wee small hours of the morning
When I’ve got lots in my heart and on my mind the first thing I loose is sleep. I can go weeks without a good night’s sleep. I can exercise or work in the garden all day long. My body…
Early Mother’s Day
I’m not really in the habit of buying myself Mother’s Day gifts. My husband is one of the best gift givers I know, so I don’t have to compensate by buying my own. He gives me gifts that I really…
Easy Perfect Circles
I recently shared the Dresden Plates made by my daughter and me. She made her’s at my mom’s house. I had made my center and was hand appliqueing it on when Emma came in with her plate. I looked at…
Playing Hooky
I have so much to to do this week- fun stuff like filling out medical insurance applications, filing a bunch of paperwork from our taxes and bills, and making dentist appointments for everybody. I was super busy last week making…
The Bee Knees Block
I’m part of a new quilting bee called the Bees Knees. A few weeks ago I received my first fabric in the mail- a Moda Bella White and two fat eighths of Lecien Happy Mochi Yum Yum from Sherri of…
Quilts for Kit and Ruthie in Progress
My girls went on a sleepover to their Nan’s house over the Spring Break last week. While they were there they had a little quilting lesson… and took full advantage of her wonderful 30’s fabric collection. One Dresden Plate quilt…
Every Cousin Needs a Hoodie Towel
Yesterday our family headed to the courthouse for a very happy occasion. My sister and brother-in-law adopted two sweet little children that they have been fostering for the past nine months. My daughter said as we drove to the celebration…
Easter Towels
After a long time sitting in a drawer, I just finished up this little Easter dish towel. I started it several years ago, but never finished it or the tutorial I was going to make with it, because I ended…
Oh My Stars! Quilt Pattern
Oh My Stars! Quilt Pattern is now available. This quilt was created by my mom, Leslie Ison. The wonderful stars are made with triangles pieced in the sashing. It may look daunting, but it’s actually easy and fun to make.…