Sunday, July 17, 2011

It's been awhile...


...since my last post. Life has gotten in the way but I think I am now able to look around the obstacles and see the light at the end.

I went shopping with a friend today and ended up buying this beauty at Marshall's. It will make a great new addition to my bathroom. Right after I clean it. :)

Haven't worked on many craft/sewing/quilting projects since my last post and I really need to get back to it. I miss it and all the creativity that comes from working on projects.

I'm currently attempting to do the beta version of Camp NaNoWriMo but it isn't working out. I have an outline, but the interest in the story just isn't there. So I think I am going to wait until August when the real version starts and work on coming up with an idea that will keep me interested the entire month.

I'm also hoping to get my bedroom painted this next weekend. It really needs it. I'm wanting to make it a relaxing place to be. An escape from the world, if you want to think of it that way. Aqua tones for the curtains, white walls and a new white and aqua quilt (to be made by me) will be pure bliss, once I get it all together.

Until next time.....

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Completed Wall hanging

Finally quilted this thing by using the 'stippling' method - I have to say it was a wild ride trying to do it, and I'm sure I made lots of mistakes, but I think I like this method.

More to follow, I'm sure.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

I should have gone to bed hours ago....

But I just had to see how hard it was to put one of these things together. I'm so glad this was a small one.

I'm hoping to practice free-motion quilting with it. If I screw it up, then I'll keep this for myself. If I do OK, then I have a plan to gift it to someone.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

One of my New Year goals 1/12 met: Apple Fritters

One of my goals for 2011 is to make/cook/bake something I never have each month. January's food item was apple fritters. I love apple pie so these just seemed the next step after pies.

I liked them (my dad liked them even better) but I don't know if I will make them again. I did love the "dough" part, as it tasted like funnel cake batter. So I may keep it around for that part alone. If I don't make another batch during the year, then I'll pitch the recipe.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Thursday, January 13, 2011

My new toy for the new year




I can't wait to get started on more sewing projects. But this also means I have to find a spot for it - good thing I have a three day weekend coming up to clean out a spot.