O Christams Tree

Look what I did this weekend. Isn't it just too cute!! It was way easy too. I used a art template to trace my circles on fusible webbing. The circles are about quarter size and smaller. I used the webbing so I could get a good clean cut on my circles. I found scraps of Christmas fabrics and just went crazy cutting 49 circles.

After fusing everything down, I added buttons from Hill Creek Designs and some tiny seed beads. With embroidery floss I made some thread snowflakes on some of the circles and there you have it. I had my tree done. It didn't take long at all.

My talented husband made the frame for me. The inside measurement is 8" x 10". So you could use an old frame for this project. I painted the frame with Americana craft paint, color Santa Red (I thought the color was most appropriate) and then sanded it down, I like the distressed look. I finished it with a high gloss spray.

Let me know what you think. Keep watching, I'm going to do a tutorial soon. Until next time just keep sewing, life is a gift.

Can't Decide..

Good morning to ya'll! I hope your weekend is starting out wonderful. I need every ones help in making a decision. OK here's the deal, my fabulous husband built me this amazing table to go at the end of a hallway. The problem is I can't decided how to decorate it. Here's the table



I love it, look at the turned legs and the wood buttons on the skirt. I'm going to paint and distress it, but I want your opinion on which decorations you like best. Then leave a comment with your vote and what you like or dislike or a certain decoration you think would look better together. So here's the options ....



Option A - with the old shutters

Option B - Fall Wreath and pumpkin stitchy

Option C - Fall plate

Option D - Flower arrangement

Option E - pumpkins everywhere

It's still a work in process so help me with it. Remember, leave me a comment with what you like best and or a suggestion on what you would do. Thanks for your help. Have a great weekend.

Sunflowers

I had to show ya'll what I finished. I love sunflowers, so I thought I would try my hand at making one at of wool. I love the feel and the rich color of the gold that I chose. Here it is. I even machine quilted it! It was fun to make and an easy quick project. The mini quilt is 12" x 14". The table stand is from Ackfled Wire, this one has removable top pieces so you can put different ones on for each season. The one showing is the 12" table stand. They have some of the cutest stuff, you have to go check them out.

Super weekend

Hey there! I hope ya'll had a great Labor Day weekend and did something fun. I would love to hear what you did!!!
This is what I did. I started the weekend right by going shopping with my friend. We went to Swiss Days in Midway UT, this is an annual craft show that brings thousands of people to Midaway. Holy cow what an event, it was AWESOME!!!!!!! There were people everywhere. We had fun looking at all the crafts, jewelry, art and home decor booths. We also hit a quilt shop while there, ya know never pass up an opportunity to go to a quilt shop. We spent most of the day there and came home tired and happy.

Saturday had a family get together, Sunday went to church and played games with my family. Monday we all slept in, yes if felt great! My husband and I took our boys up the canyon near our home and shot BBguns and .22 rifles. We played more games and watched movies.
That was my weekend, tell me about yours.

Gorgoeuos Quilt!!!!

This absolutely beautiful quilt was made by Brandy Mascher, my very own quilter (smile). The fabric line is Veranda by Amanda Murphy of Robert Kaufman designs. I love the scallop edges and the fun way the charm pack was used. Great job Brandy!!!! Amanda, beautiful fabric. Hop on over to Amanda's blog and see her new line of fabric called Swiss Chocolate, in two color ways by the way. She is also doing a give away, so don't miss out!!

I hope all is well....

Well school is in full swing and all is quiet on the home front. My days are packed with tons of things to do. My To-Do list is overwhelming. I have quilt projects, (of course), home decor ideas I want to do, scrapbooking (don't even ask how behind I am), painting of a few rooms in my house, shopping and baking. Just to name a few.
Tell me what you are up to now that school has begun. I want to hear from you! Until next time, have a fabulous day.

In full swing

Well, everyone is off to school and it's much quieter at my house. My list of things to do is HUGE!! I have quilt projects (of course), craft projects, home decorating ideas, holiday plans, scrapbooking, (I won't even tell you how far behind I am), painting bedrooms and most of my house, and shopping.
Those are my plans, what are yours while school is in?? Let me hear from you. Signing off until next time, have a great day!

So close....

We are so close to school starting. Yippee!!!! My kids are so excited to start school this year, not to mention how excited I am. School shopping is just about done, backpacks are ready to go and everyone is registered. I still have to go and buy some school supplies. I just can't not buy them. Walking through the rows of pencils, washable markers, notepads, binders, colored pencils, crayons, they some how end up in my cart and I have to buy some, I can't resist the temptation.

We have had a great summer, but are ready to settle down and get back to the routine of school.
I'm ready to sew for hours on end because there are four piles of fabric sitting on my work table begging to be made into quilts. I have plans to visit some new quilt shops I haven't been able to go to and design some new fun quilts. I haven't been able to go quilt shop hopping because, what child wants to go to the fabric store while mom drools over fabric? They will be saved from the fabric shop, safe at school. (smile)

All in all we are ready for the new school year, how about you?

Lucky #4 won

Hey thanks for all sharing your comments about which quilt patterns you liked best. It was fun to read.

The winner is Tiffany who loves Santa Claus Lane.

Tiffany email me your address so I can send you your free favorite pattern. Thanks! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Keep posted, I have just remembered some more give aways I have to share.

Give-away time

Hey there and good morning! It's been awhile since I've had a contest give-away. So today is the day. The prize for this week is a free pattern of your choice.

Here's how it going to work. To win, you must be a follower, if you're not become one. Next leave a comment on which of my patterns is your favorite and why.

A winner will be randomly chosen Friday evening and I will send you your favorite pattern. SO come on gals let me know your favorite. I may be sneaky and slip in one of my favorite patterns for you to try, just to surprise you. (smile)

Until then happy sewing and remember life is good!!