My days this week have been scattered!  With soccer filling up a few nights, and beautiful weather pulling us outdoors – I’ve had a hard time getting to the computer to tell you about it all!

Yesterday I gave Owen his summer haircut – he wasn’t excited about it, but it HAD to be done!  And looks so handsome on him.

I spent a bit of time sewing up some triangles, trimmed from a different project too.  In the end I wasn’t as excited about it as a table runner as I wanted to be,  and moved on before I finished it.  I think I need to play with the setting before I sew the blocks together.  It will be cute!

I’ve also made about 350 flying geese this week!  I … Read More »

The other day Owen agreed to a hair cut. This boy has been refusing to have his hair cut, and it was hanging in his eyes! We figured if long hair was the worst of it for now, then fine, no biggie.

But when he finally said yes, I went for it!  Joe and I both have thick hair, so it follows that Owen does too, and getting through it all was a challenge!  Thankfully he sat still long enough, and came out with a pretty good haircut.

This was Owen a couple weeks ago entertaining himself with a pair of scissors and some paper.  I was sewing at the table and he had a blast adding to my mess!

This week of back to school is going fast and dragging by at … Read More »

Over the weekend we finally squeezed in a camping trip!  After school on Friday, we packed up and drove an hour away to find a camp site in the Uintah Mountains.  It’s amazing the beauty that is so close!  Everyone enjoyed sleeping in the tent, fishing, hiking and smores! I am so thankful to have had a great weekend with the family.  To see full size images visit my set on flickr.

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Since returning home I’ve been working on finishing up a commissioned quilt for a new baby!  I’ll share the finished project, once it’s complete and shipped off tomorrow.

I hope your week is off to a great start~

Amy

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Hey there!  Yesterday I finally had a chance to sit and sew — and it felt so good!

The methodical process, of piecing, pressing and making decisions as I work is like magic.  And I never tire of the process.  I know you can relate to that idea.  Now my little ones are gathering around, to ask if they can sew as I pull out my machine.  Yesterday, I had to tell them that I needed to sew, and they would have a chance later this week!  I’m so happy that they are asking though!

This is a commissioned quilt that I’m working on for a new baby.  Actually for now, I’ll be waiting to hear the baby’s name and birthday, so I can embroider the special details into the quilt top, then quilt … Read More »

I’m so excited to see so many of you taking the challenge on!  I’m happy to report that I pieced a table runner for our dining table last night…just need to quilt, and bind it and I will share it with you.  I’m excited to have it together – already!

Over the weekend I devised a plan and made a crochet bag for myself.  I work on it in the car mostly, picking up girls from school, so I needed a bag to protect it, and keep it at the ready!  Turns out it is great for around the house too!

I used a half yard of Amy Butler coated cotton.  Not lined, but I used french seams so that there are no raw edges inside the bag.

Joe’s scarf peeking out – I actually have it … Read More »

While I have been on the computer taking care of issues as they arise, I’ve also been hanging out with the kiddos!  I hope you all are enjoying the Festival!

It’s started raining outside, so we are watching Mary Poppins while we wait for the apples to set in the fridge.

Apple decorating is very serious work!

I dipped a few extras, want one??  Please excuse all the mess in the background… did not stage these pics!

***If you find a link that is broken, could you email me, with the url that should be popping up?  (right click, copy link address, then paste into email)  I just learned a bit of helpful information, for editing links behind the scenes!

Blessings,

Amy

I took a few pictures before the girls were all off to school this morning.  I love the excitement on Sophia’s face!  She’s been ready for Kindergarten since last year, when Emmalie started.  And, my goodness Ella looks all grown up in this one.   I did my usual weepy mama thing taking Sophia to her classroom, but I know she’s going to have an amazing year, learning and making friends!  We have already picked her up and had lunch already too – the days are going to go by so fast now!

In the comments of the last post I was reminded about an appliqué quilt along happening with none other than Pat Sloan!  She’s an expert, and you can learn LOTS from her.  She’s just getting started, so hurry over and see what fabrics to go buy/pull!

I’ll … Read More »