Raggety Quilt

I cut my fabrics into 9" squares and arranged them to suit me. I used 5 different fabrics for this quilt and stitched each piece together with a 1" seem allowance.With seem side up I made my quilt "sandwich" and stitched an x on each square. I have to say that thier are some people in my house who have not seen a "rag quilt" finished and are doubting my abilities.

Sew Fun!

My 11 year old is having a good time of her own.
She drew a picture of what she wanted to make, and did a great job of bringing it to life. She sews on the singer while I sew on the "old beast".

New Projects

My oldest daughter wants me to make her a quilt to take to college with her in the fall of 08' she picked out this beautiful aray of fabrics and designs, and would like me to make something non- traditional. She is in the process of designing the quilt herself. Cant wait to get started.
This is my raggety quilt project. I have seen them all over the place and I just love their warm appeal. I am very into the whole rustic/primitive look for my decor. I am going to try to make it with a plain quilt back and not the raggety look on both sides.I think it will be more comfortable to cuddle up in that way.

Hmm......?

Apparentley the chair is more comfortable than the DOG bed I just made, and this is NOT what I had in mind for the new pillows.

Pillows and Puppy Beds

I was in desparate need of new covers for my living room throw pillows. My husband said "why dont you just go and buy new ones!" I informed him that that would take all of the FUN and the frugality out of it. I keep the same pillows and make removable covers for them, it make for easy washing. I was so pleased with how cute and cozy the dogs bed (below) was, that I decided to use the same fabrics for the pillows.
Okay, its not really a Puppy bed, its a geriatric dog bed. I used two old bed pillow to stick inside, and can easily remove the slip cover for frequent washing

Fish Quilt Completed

It has taken 3 years to finish this small quilt. I decided it was not a gift after all , instead it is hanging on my wall to inspire me. My husbands stepDad was the inspiration, and (might be) who I was thinking about while making it, he loves to fish. But it turned out smaller than I planned and looked like it should be hanging on my wall (oops), Grandpa J. if you ever read this, I beleive I owe you an explanation...........

Nature's Decor

The kids brought this "abandoned" beehive home. I was so fascinated by it that I hung it on the tree in the living room for all to see.
To all who have not done this, you are missing out! While my daughter and I were walking in the woods we found a big patch of wild rose bushes a.k.a prickers, and clipped these beautiful rose hips. I am so inspired I cannot stop picking them, I have been back 3 times and picked 2 more baskets full. Free holiday decor!