A quick little project

I had gotten this patterns and had to try it.  Was quick and fun, not use if I will make any more, but it was fun. Why do somethings look better in the store than in your home?  That is ok just used up some 2 inch scraps and it turned out well. Tomorrow will

What fun few days

Friday a funny thing happen on the way to the grocery store.  We went to Hamilton, MO( about 1  1/2 hour away) to Missouri Star Quilt Co.  If you haven’t joined their Daily Deals you need to go to their website and join.  The Daily Deal are just that. Every day she has some kind

Today brings placemats to the sewing room.  I will be doing some embroidery on them.  These will be for Christmas for my kids and then it is always good to have a little something on hand for “Just in case”.  Do you have those “Just in case” gifts laying around?  I learned by time my

Thought my doll days were days of the past.

Yes, I thought I’d made my last doll and doll clothes years ago.  Until recently my youngest granddaughter is oly 17.  Last night Destiny and I got busy and made 2 “Bubble Guppies”  She loves watching this cartoon show and so we did our best.  I set her at the embroidery machine and she got

I got busy in the yard yesterday and didn’t get to the computer.  I have the blisters to show for this.  Today I have started working on a wall hanging that I got while in Texas this summer.  It is a welcome wall hanging that is about 31×15 inches.  It is a mix of machine

What a wonderful Saturday

This morning when I got home from Weight Watchers(yes, I watch my weight go up and down), Hubby was ready and we went Downtown Kansas City to the River Market and we got some fresh peaches and cream corn, bell peppers, and lots of spices.  I love getting my spices there, they are only $2

Need New Motivation

I have finished all my unfinished projects and am wanting to start something new.  I know I have gotten into a rut and now is the time for me to jump in and try something new.  The only applique quilt I’ve done is the Sunbonnet Sue too many years ago.  I am now looking thru

Sentimental Journey

Today as I get ready to sandwich a quilt to do the quilting on my split rail quilt the tv is going on and I realized I am tired of all the negative we are hearing.  The bickering you have on the political scene.  I have noticed the commercials for people running for office aren’t

Wonderful Monday

Saturday we had a great fair, until the thunder storm came thru.  We loaded things up and got home in time for the heaviest part of the rain to pass.  Alicia sold 3 of her baby dolls and is now making more. She also had a Black Panther one that went quickly.  Her girls tease

Let’s go on a little walk around Independence, MO

Today is hot and humid outside I decided to take advantage of down time(car packed for craft fair tomorrow) to look thru some photos I’ve taken of Independence, MO.  Hope you enjoy. Just a walk thru Bass Pro Park.