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I used old wood from last years

porch removation for  this adorable

faux birdhouse and stand.

I say faux because my husband could not understand

the point in making a birdhouse that a bird can

NOT actually live in.

(yeah you guest it.... he doesnt do pinterest)

And who has not seen this awesome idea

for using old pallets.

(I planted lettuce and spinach)

A little more fun with my flower beds.

And a sneek peek at my I SPY quilt I am working on.

Burger Potholders

Per request of adult child no.1 for Christmas.

Yes. They request. I sew.

and when I gave it to her, you know what

she said?.........

eh hem...You Forgot the Onions!

Memory Quilt

                                                            In Memory of.........

My Dad

a way for future generations to snuggle

and tell stories.......... 

                                                                              

Upcycled Baby Quilt

 This challenge came from my daughter.

She requested a baby quilt made from thrifted fabric.

I suggested mens dress shirts,

This is what she picked out

 I chose the orange peel quilting pattern

to soften the look.I loved giving these old shirts

new life. Some lucky baby will get to

enjoy this soft eco-friendly upcycle blanket

"Silk Tie" Dyed Egg

 Dye eggs with old silk ties!

Wrap raw egg in a piece of silk tie and secure with a twist-tie or rubberband

Wrap another piece of scrap fabric around that.

Add 1/4 cup vinegar to your water pan and hard boil your egg as usual

I boil for about 15 minutes

Let your egg cool before unwrapping

Kindle Fire

Confession...........

I've been cheating on my sewing machine.

with the Kindle Fire.

 This is the little book I carved out to keep it safe.

You can click here for instructions

I was going to cover the inside with some scrappy paper

but it just seemed to look fine as is.

anyone on the fence about an E-Reader?

this is probably the single most worthwhile piece of electronics

I have ever used.

Widgetworm

I'm just havin' some fun with the latest trends.

Embroidery hoops and buntings are everywhere.

And apparently so are mice, they have been leaving

me unwanted  messages around the house. They will have

to go. But this little guy can stay and hang around
.

In case you wondered?

Widgetworm = small fidgety-wriggly child 

 That is what I am guessing was the thought when

my Dad gave me that nickname. My brothers nickname

was Pattywaxel, and I used to secretly wonder if he had

alot of wax in his ears. Pat + wax = Pattywaxel?

made sense to the 5 year old me.

And this is where Mr. Mouse sleeps when he is not

hanging out with the scissors.