corner of my home

This is a little shelf I made several years ago.

(I am not only a quilter, I also do a bit of woodworking.)
(I had more power tools than my husband when we got married.)
This shelf was in the boys' room in our last house.
I added a fresh coat of white paint.
I added the knobs (target clearance-from many years ago).
Now it hangs in little A's room.
And this is what it normally looks like.

Fiona (the cat) and Milly (the bear) look right at home up there, don't you think?
The weather is finally warming up, and I am anxious to do some woodworking projects soon.

my latest completed quilt

I used this design to show of the large scale prints.

Fabrics from Heather Bailey's fresh cut fabric line.

I finished the quilt in 2 weeks.

The backing fabric is by Tracy Porter.

I love my pretty new quilt.
The boys in my house wouldn't dare use it.
Just what I was after. ;)

happy birthday...

I love you, my funny little boy.

I've been stamping...

sorry for the poor quality photos, I so need a new camera.

do you know the knifty knitter?

I love these.

Maybe I shouldn't even admit that.
But I am not a hard core knitter.

With 3 kids, living in a cold climate, they are worth the money.

Zach came home from school the other day, said his friend Nick wanted a camo hat like Zach's.
A few hours and about a half skein of yarn, you've got one completed hat.
Easy peasy.

One for the little girl.
Flower inspiration here.
Thanks (once again) Becki.

Even my old cabbage patch kid has her own hat. :)

a few new things

Amy and I had some fun shopping this weekend.
Here are a few of my best deals....

Amy and I split a yard of this remnant.
35 cents each.

For my 30's quilt for my MIL. This was 40% off.

Just for the stash. Also 40% off.

The green vinyl remnant was 40 cents.
The brown vinyl was $1.00.
Tape measure was 50% off.
I want to make a purse like this. Pattern from this book.
At those prices it was now or never. I have less than $3 into the materials. And the materials I have will probably make 2-3 purses, plus a few zippered pouches.

And I got this huge bowl at Target...50% off. I love it!

finished scarf

This scarf is nothing impressive.

I am pleased that it is finally finished.

(Isn't that grin great?) I love that little boy so much.

painting is (nearly) complete

All that is left is to touch up in a few spots....

...and wash out the brushes and paint tray.

Freshly painted walls make me so happy.

(a lot of) work in progress

I've been painting...

my family room and hallway....

...my house is a wreck!
But as my husband always says, "it's gotta get worse before it gets better!"
Here's hoping it gets better soon! :)

finished bathmat

My first ever completed crochet project.
It's a little wonky at one end, but still, I am pleased as pie.
And the blister on my finger has healed up nicely. :)

a new quilt top (in a day!)

This was yesterday's project.

Made with Heather Bailey's beautiful fabrics.

Inspired by Di Mill's quilt.

we have a new pet at our house

thankfully she doesn't need a litter box