On Top Of It

Got in a bit of sewing today. Made this top for a friend's daughter using McCall's 5693

In the works

Just a little look at what is currently in my "on the go" project bag. Was busy making a spur of the moment trip to the coast today to pick up some fresh tuns and then started the process of canning it so not too much to show yet on the project. Tomorrow will be more canning and not much stitching.

Starling Handbag and a Skirt

Found the pattern for this handbag via this, my new favorite blog to check out. It was a breeze to make. I love the color I selected although it reminded me od a stick of gum the whole time I was working on it. Just have to line it and it will be ready to use. Last night I whipped this skirt together for Sarah. I used Simplicity's 4669 and the rements of some Hiedi Grace fabric that I used a while back for a skirt for a friend. Sarah is thrilled with it and did her show and tell routine at church this morning with anyone who'd pay attention. Wish all my kiddos were as easy to please as she is.

Oh Happy Day

I have spent the week attending cub scout day camp with my boys and each day when we'd arrive home I'd disappointed to find that my parcel for the Christmas in July swap had not arrived. That changed today however when I arrived home and there was this in the post: When I turned it over to see whom it had come from I could not resist a squeal of excitment. It was from Peg! I discovered Peg's blog about two years ago and since then it has become one of my favorites. Peg is such a talented lady and so generous with what she sends in swaps.....Just look at these treasures she sent me: Aren't they amazing! I love them all and am thrilled. The kiddos, of course were fast to claim the lollies. Thanks a million Peg, you've made my day.

A Bit of a Challenge

Can I just say how glad I am that I have finally completed this portion of the quilt. I have never been so frustrated in putting together something. This thing practically had me in tears. I took out more seams then I can count due to stupid mistakes and not paying close attention. With the exception of the outer boarder the top is complete and I am relieved. Sat. I will be running a friend to the airport and so will take advantage of the opportunity to run by Fabric Depot to purchase fabric for the outer boarder and backing/binding. Dispite the challenge this presented I would like to make another in the future. This one will be going to Mum when it is complete.

Christmas in July Revealed

My partner Jeanette received her parcel of goodies earlier this week so I am now free to share what I made up for her. I had loads of fun doing this swap and was able to make up two patterns that I have wanted to try out for some time. Last night I went out to do something in the yard and noticed my neighbors setting up for a yard sale. My eye was immediately drawn to their patio set that I have coveted for sometime from my side of the fence. I assumed it was a reproduction that is really popular in stores right now and was blown away to learn that it is a vintage set that had belong to her mother. She was busy talking to her brother when I walked up so I asked her husband what they were asking for the set. Oh, how about $20. $20!!! wow, I will take it. She was not to pleased when she heard how much I had paid for it as she knew the value of what she had. The double glider alone is selling for a minimum of $100 is stores right now for the reproductions so imagine what a vintage one could fetch. Not to crazy about the blue though so I may paint them red, white or black.

Everything is Starting to Come Together

What a week! I started refinishing the kitchen cabinets this week and found that the project was a tad more then I thought it would be. It is starting to come together though and the white that I am painting the cabinets is a nice compliment to the wheat color that I painted the walls. Red is a gorgeous accent to the wheat so my plan (already in effect) is to accessories with red. When I wasn't stripping/sanding/painting cabinets I worked on catching up blocks for the Kaleidoscope of Kolor Quilt Club. Saturday was the second to last club meeting. The first Sat. in August we will all get together to share the results of our efforts. Worked a little last night on putting it together and this is what I have so far: I did missed Sat. club however because I spent Friday night with my Ivy Girl at the hospital. She was admitted over night due to respiratory distress brought on by croup. Sarah had it the first part of the week but did okay with it, just the cough and sore throat. Ivy on the other hand was pretty sick. A raging fever for two days plus the cough and sore throat and then the over nighter in the hospital. We came home yesterday mid morning and other then a little trouble with breathing in the night last night she is doing loads better. Never had to deal with croup and hope it does not appear in our midst again.