Farmers Wife - Week 4

I really like these ones...but I have to admit triangles are a bit challenging for me.

Farmer's Wife: Week 3

I swear I need to put my SIL on speed dial. On the flip side...I really enjoy chatting with her so much even if it is so she can hold my hand while I quilt.

Farmer's Wife: Week 2

Yup. Did all of Week 1 and 2 yesterday. Today I hopefully can get to Week 3 then I should be caught up. I like the color combos on these blocks.

Farmer's Wife: Week 1

I am finally getting around to starting the blocks for the Farmer's Wife Sample Quilt along...I think I am just going to call it Farmer's Wife because that name is WAY to long. Here are my first two blocks. Good thing I have a amazing SIL a phone call away to walk me through my silly mistakes. #73 is my favorite so far.

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt

My SIL recently talked me into doing a sampler quilt. The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt to be more specific. I didn't really don't know what I am getting myself into and I feel more then just a little intimidated but I am ready to plow forward. I was thinking about what fabric I would like to use when I remembered the fabric line by Denyse Schmidt's line for JoAnn's that I have been saving for something special. I only had five or six prints so I thought I would try my luck at the JoAnn's here in San Antonio (Pittsburgh was always sold out). I totally hit the jack pot today! With the help of some super awesome coupons I totally scored some sweet prints. The cutting lady may or may not have thought I was a bit crazy I was so excited. Thanks Britt for sending that package to get me so excited!

Dresser Make-Over

I just finished this project...to see the before head on over to the blog my sisters and I are now doing together. Check it out here.

Hooded Baby Towel

This project has been in the works for quite a while now. I bought the towels quite a while ago but never assembled the entire thing until the other day. I love how it turned out. So soft and cuddly for after the bath. I think Jackson liked it too. I used the tutorial found over at Prudent Baby. It was really easy to follow and took me maybe a hour. The only thing I didn't like is that the hood part will only fit up to a toddler. Neither of my older kids head would fit. Anyone out there have a tutorial for a bigger hood?

pocketful of sunshine

Here's my latest quilt...pocketful of sunshine! It just the perfect size for one person to cuddle under. I love it. It has been my constant companion these past few weeks as I have been the ultimate sick girl on the couch. Nice way to brake in a quilt eh? Anyway there you go. Hope all the yellowness cheers your day!

christmas quilt

I finished this quilt back in the summer but got it back right before Halloween from the quilters. I finished the binding soon there after but forgot to post about it. I love this quilt. I love the size - it's just perfect for one person (maybe two depending on the size) to cuddle up and stay warm. I am in love with the Christmas prints too. Just my colors. Plus I love that I made it out of a charm pack. It was so nice not to have to cut the squares.

Love the simplicity of the back.

Simple quilting too.

I was experimenting with the disappearing 9 patch square and made it into a table runner. I really love how it turned out.

I had a few extra squares so I had to make a matching pillow for the couch. This one I quilted myself with a strait stitch. My first pillow cover. I used my old white sheets for the back. Waste not want not.

teacher gifts

This year I have been so grateful to have such wonderful teachers for my kids so I wanted to show them my appreciation. I bought a few glass jars at Michaels, the vinyl from etsy and the pencils I bought back in September when all the school supplies were on sale. I think the gifts cost me about 6 or 7 dollars total. I hope they enjoy.

kids table - thanksgiving

I am so doing this for the kid's table this Thanksgiving. My kids are always hungry leading up to dinner...like the 5-6 hours leading up to dinner. This would be the perfect way to hold them off till the REAL turkey comes out of the oven. I am thinking some of the super YUMMY kettle corn I found at Costco recently would be a perfect stuffing for this particular turkey. Check out the tutorial over at one Charming party.

I love the crayons and paper on the table too...I might actually get to eat my turkey in peace this year!

happy halloween

Hope you all have had a wonderful HALLOWEEN! I finished my Christmas quilt a few weeks ago and can't wait to show you all soon....is it too soon for Christmas?

day 30 - halloween rosette pillow

If you can't tell by now I am in love with all the rosette ruffle pillows out there. Here is one from At Second Street that it not only cute but for Halloween. She used corduroy on the rosette too, isn't that just a perfect fall pillow? The only thing I would change for my house would be to use black with white polka dots. I love me some polka dots.

day 29 - autumn bloom belt

I found I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar a few months ago. She is so awesome. Very well rounded too. She has something for everyone. I loved this belt she made out of felt. Isn't it cute? I am thinking that I need to make myself one. Go check out her tutorial here. While you are over there go through her other stuff. It will be worth your time. Have FUN!

day 28 - girly ghosts

My friend Shelley is SO talented. If I remember correctly Halloween is one of her favorite holidays. She came up with this cute girly ghost. As always her tutorials are very good. Go check her out at her blog 7 Layer Studio for the tutorial. She has a bunch of other really cute Halloween stuff too...remember last time I posted about her? Loved her Halloween Party and her creative Halloween costumes.

day 27 - mummy cookie pops

Yummy and cute. How Does She? strikes again. I am just trying to figure out how to do some pumpkins...what could I use for a orange stem? Any ideas?

day 26 - boo wreath

Here is a simple wreath - and not too scary either. Check out Linda's blog here.

day 25 - witchy dishtowels

I found this one today. Isn't this a cute way to spice up a plain dishtowel? I am thinking I want one with a orange trim and orange witch shoes for my kitchen. Go over and check out Becca's tutorial at Blue Cricket Design. If you aren't in the mood to make your own you can always buy one in Becca's etsy shop Flamingo Toes.

day 24 - yellow rosette wreath

Those few of you who read my blog will know why I LOVE this wreath. One word...YELLOW. I also love the simplicity of the twig wreath and the rosettes. Can I get one of these for my front door. Nice work delia creates.

day 23 - pumpkin cinnamon rolls

I haven't made homemade cinnamon rolls in quite a while, but I will be trying these Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls sometime soon. They sound amazing. If you are drooling like me go check out the recipe over at GOODLIFE Eats.