Aug 31

Today is reminding me that fall is just around the corner.  September 22nd this year. The leaves will be changing, making looking out my sewing room windows so much fun. A view outside in October in Missouri.  This inspired the colors for this quilt. Bad lighting on the one on the left.

Rainy day in Missouri

More projects from One Creative Family. New pattern:   I have posted my newest pattern on Ravelry.  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wear-it-your-way.  Check it out!! Made by Alicia (Daughter) Needlepoint  28×24 inches made by Mary (Mother in law) Gary’s wood working (Hubby) James’ wood working (Son) My paper piecing quilt. Just a sample of why we are “One Creative Family”  There will

Summertime Sandles

  Made by Alicia Aunt Lydia Bamboo Crochet Thread #3 and D hook. Stitches to know- SL ST= slip stitch                                                                       TBC=treble crochet SC =single crochet Beg V=Chain 4, DC in same space                                  V=DC, Ch1, DC same space *Vs are worked in the ch1 space throughout the pattern*   Row 1) Chain 20, join with a

Quilt of Valor inspired

As I watched Fons and Porter special “Quilts of Valor”  I was very inspired.  I come from a family of people who have served in the Military and wanted to honor some very special people.  My oldest brother was a Navy Seabee, and served in Viet Nam. I made the following quilt for him.  For

2 for 1 day

Good morning on this beautiful Sunday morning.  Yesterday was spent very busy, mainly playing with Destiny.  She will be with us again today and so I am getting this out early.  I hope that this little picture is a sample of what is to come in the future.  That I have 1 out of 5

TGIF

This morning I was checking Facebook and saw a post from one of my Daughters. During the storm last night the walnut tree by her driveway lost a large branch and her driveway was blocked.  Gary and I headed over with the trusty chainsaw, leaf bags, rakes, clippers and what ever we thought we needed. 

Rain Rain go away

I would like to say thank you to Nero III for drawing One Creative Family in their giveaway.  We were awarded with a precious pink needle book.  I am so excited.  If you haven’t seen their blog  you have to check it out.  I have fallen in love with Nero. I did find a new

I am HOOKED

I am hooked on these blogs.  I look forward to seeing what everyone is up to.  What you are working on and what you have accomplished.  Thank you for letting us join your world.  This community is so welcoming and we can not imagine getting to know people from all over the world.  I love

Tues, Aug 23rd

I have my water and watermelon to snack on while visiting with all.  It is a cloudy day today (I hope it rains) and I have been going through the fabric taking stock of all my “treasures”.  As I look at this fabric I start thinking about what I want to make.  Today I will be working

Monday

Good morning, all.  Alicia and I were talking last night about today’s blog. We decided that this weeks question will be simple.  What do you like to snack on while you are working at your art?  I call it art, because no matter the medium, we all make some type of art.  If you prefer,