Tuesday, August 26, 2008

see, i really am working on something!



since i've been neglecting my blog, i thought i would post some pics of what i have been working on so it doesn't seem like i'm just some slack woman who has no follow through...which in all honesty, i can be at times and i'm okay with that!

the quilt squares (on the left as i type this) were supposed to be part of a bigger quilt until my hubby said he didn't like the colors so they are now going to become placemats once i add some more fabric on the sides to make them wider. i now have tons of that fabric group so i'll be making lots of placemats, tablerunners and probably a quilt for me since i really like the fabric group.

i also thought i would try my hand at crocheting food and it's really a lot easier than i thought it would be. i made the ice cream cone and donut yesterday, the cupcake and oreo cookie were made today. jordan loves them and has requested strawberries, more oreos and a blueberry donut! i'll be starting on those shortly, after i finish the little octopus and penguin that she has also requested...and when i say requested i mean told me "make me that, mommy!"

and of course i'm still working on the wedding quilt for my brother...just 2 months away, but really no pressure! so now you know why i haven't kept up with my blog or starting my own business for that matter! but i'm working on projects so eventually i will get my stuff together long enough to add some things to my etsy shop which has been empty for about six months now...it's a really good thing those shops are free! now i'm off to sew or crochet something for someone...just haven't decided what or for who!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

finally starting the wedding quilt!

well, my little brother is getting married in october and while i've known about this for almost a year, i'm finally starting on the wedding quilt that i said would be their gift. i've gone back and forth for the last 6 months about the colors, the pattern, the size...just about everyway to put off the unavoidable! but now i've finally picked the pattern and the colors and once i get going i should have it done in about 2 weeks...so i'm off to cut the squares! i'll have to post pics once i get it started just for my own benefit and to help decide the final layout! so, i'm off to cut some fabric and hoping beyond hope that i have enough!