Hi friends!

I’ve shared some of the why, but thought it warranted anther post.

My passion and desire is to help others learn to quilt and create.  Just in the last few weeks a few of you quilting with me have mentioned that you no longer cringe when half-square-triangles are mentioned, or how proud you are of yourself and your beautiful blocks!  THAT is so exciting to me!!  Doesn’t it feel good to make something and be proud of what you did?  And then being able to post about it and have friends leave feedback too – fun times!

But why?  Having this/any creative outlet is so important for anyone!  Having the ability and time to do something that is for me alone (not the laundry, dishes, floors – that will all be UNDONE 5 minutes later) is very satisfying.  And now at this point … Read More »

The winner of last weeks giveaway sponsored by Wondrous Woven Fabrics, is:

Congratulations Kimberly!!

Amy

I have to say, I’m not at all ready to send my girls back to school.  But, I do LOVE school supplies!  I don’t even have to buy them for our girls (so far) but I will browse the aisle anyway.  Over the weekend I found my latest find -

It’s a simple, $3.49, expanding file.  I have been collecting images, from magazines, online, catalogs – everywhere!  Inspiration is everywhere right?  Now it’s not a scattered mess, where ever I can stash it.  So far it’s all in one pocket, but I hope to organize things a bit more soon.  This and my sketch book are my inspiration tools – what do you do with your inspirations?

Blessings~

Amy

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 camera at the last minute, sneaking out of the house is easier said than done. I’m pretty sure that Rachel will have all the quilts up soon.

All that said, I’m hoping to be a regular guild member real soon!

The Arts Night at school was lots of fun – here’s a few pics of the girls and their Eric Carle inspired artwork.Emmalie’s leaf
Ella’s fox

Emmalie and Sophia with a super cute owl!

Our very focused girls! They were copying the shapes that they saw … Read More »

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 to have accomplished this more traditional block! Each square is roughly 6.5″ – I’ve left them for Allyn to trim, that way she can trim them the way she needs them :)

Dee is making a house quilt for her sewing room! So cute! You can see the collection of houses in our flickr group.

And if you are interested in getting involved in a quilting bee check the discussion group over here – someone always asks!

Time to get busy!Blessings to you … Read More »

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 a month (if not more) for me to get through all the links!

Also be sure to- tell us about your quilt.- link back to the festival in your post.- actually post a quilt!- when posting a link, use the link to your post, not your front page.- if you link to a flickr pic, please pick one – not your photostream, and share about it in the description field.- and no shops, if you are interested in being a sponsor next time, please … Read More »

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 see how it liked free-motion. It’s beautiful! Straight from the box, it didn’t want to stop. I made loops, random stipple and stars, all without any threads breaking, no need to stop. It’s so smooth and quiet. I finished the scrap I was working on and told Joe in the next room “like a dream” I am so blessed to have gotten this machine!

Today I finished my top for the tree skirt. My first attempt to … Read More »

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 air a couple of afternoons, but the snow is still on the sidewalks in places and not child friendly yet. But we are expecting more snow tonight and it is cold outside today – 20′s.

This is good reason to sew! Ella has been learning a bit here and there, and tonight we will be working from a pattern to make a simple purse with some good friends. And hopefully Ella and I will … Read More »

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 busy bee lately getting things put together for etsy – a little trial and error. I had a ton of raw silk fabric from our wedding and decided that totes would be super cute and a little bit luxurious. So far I am waiting for more people to take notice, I think I need to work on my pictures a bit more – like I said trial and error. So I have moved on. =)

I … Read More »