Hayden Garden Pics

The thing I miss most about Idaho is our back yard that we turned from nothing into an oasis of flowers, fruit trees and an awesome vegetable garden. We worked hard for the 2 1/2 yrs we lived there and sure was difficult saying goodbye. But, with everything in life, there is change. Our new home in TN will bring more change - cant wait to see what it has in store for us!

Birdhouse Quilt

The Birdhouse Quilt came back from being quilted and it turned out adorable! I just sent it off to my mother-in-law for her birthday - shes going to be soo surprised. Hope she likes it!

Hugs & Kisses Quilt

I am almost finished with Carmens new quilt. Its called 'Hugs & Kisses.' All I have left to do is the binding and that should be done tomorrow. Its a small quilt approx 32"x32" and is perfect for use in her car seat.

Bug Jar Quilt

Here is a cute bug jar quilt top that I finished last week. I have the kits available for sale on eBay if interested. Turned out cute.

Pear Pin Cushion

Was thumbing thru some old quilting magazines for more inspiration and found the cutest vintage pear pincushions. Of course there was no pattern, it was the kinda thing you had to send away and pay for the pattern. No thanks. Instead, I came up with my own pattern - hey in quilting, sometimes thats what you gotta do! Heres the finished product... what do you think?

Carmens teething

Carmen just got her 2nd tooth last week. She is officially "teething" and she lets us know it! The past few days her schedule is off-whack. She still sleeps thru the nite, but during the day she doesnt eat as much as she used to and shes cranky. Oh joy! Today I put her down for an afternoon nap and her eyes were closed before she was even down. Poor little mite!

Fabric Box

So I was in Hobby Lobby yesterday thumbing thru all the new quilting magazines and came across the niftiest idea for a fabric box. I bought the magazine and got started on my new project as soon as I got home. The directions stated that the pattern was rated "easy." Yeah right, easy for who? 4 hrs later and lots of under-my-breath muttering I came up with this. Pretty cute if I do say so, and Im sure I will be making several more since this one is overflowing with junk already. Hah!