We have been busy as ever. Our latest project is a bathroom makeover. The past couple of days I've been ripping down wallpaper and will paint as soon as it's down. It's coming down, slowly but surely. I'm using fabric softener to dampen the paper and a putty knife to scrape off that nasty second layer! Uggghhhh!!!!
Hubby is making a new vanity and we have a lovely new top and sink in black and white just waiting to be installed. Before and after pictures would be nice if I can make time to post them.
Now on to thoughts of sewing. I found a great post with information that will be helpful to my friends who are just beginning to quilt. I've been quilting for several years but just recently learned what a jelly roll is myself! Hope you enjoy this over at Simplify. Camille shares some great thoughts and photos on jelly rolls, layer cakes, and much more. Just scroll down a few posts after arriving there.
Have a great weekend!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wordless Wednesday
Well, ok, maybe just a few words.......
We are enjoying the warmer weather SO much!!
Here are a few pictures to share with you.
First two pictures of Allie and Ellie wrestling and having fun.
3)Allie at her sewing class with the almost finished skirt.
4) My latest sewing project I'm making for a decoration for my living room.
I have it completed and will show tomorrow. Waiting for my hubby to make a frame to place this in so I can paint it black and hang on the wall in my living room.
Have a great day!
We are enjoying the warmer weather SO much!!
Here are a few pictures to share with you.
First two pictures of Allie and Ellie wrestling and having fun.
3)Allie at her sewing class with the almost finished skirt.
4) My latest sewing project I'm making for a decoration for my living room.
I have it completed and will show tomorrow. Waiting for my hubby to make a frame to place this in so I can paint it black and hang on the wall in my living room.
Have a great day!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
A gentle and quiet spirit
This week has already been very busy and so I really needed to take time this week to begin my day in prayer and meditating on God's Word more than ever!.
1 Peter 3:4 -rather, let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
As a Christian woman I should strive to have an attitude that is not demanding and harsh, but soothing and tranquil.
Father, help me focus more on inner beauty, which will not decay, and less on outer beauty such as makeup, jewelery, and clothes.
But there is a kind of beauty that will never fade, that is precious in the sight of God, And, amazingly, those beauty secrets are found in the letters of John. John tells us how to grow in beauty, so that one day "we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." (1 John 2:28 NKJV).
1 Peter 3:4 -rather, let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
As a Christian woman I should strive to have an attitude that is not demanding and harsh, but soothing and tranquil.
Father, help me focus more on inner beauty, which will not decay, and less on outer beauty such as makeup, jewelery, and clothes.
But there is a kind of beauty that will never fade, that is precious in the sight of God, And, amazingly, those beauty secrets are found in the letters of John. John tells us how to grow in beauty, so that one day "we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." (1 John 2:28 NKJV).
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Applique practice
We have actually been doing quite a bit of sewing lately. Our sewing class is going well and we have so much fun together. I have been sewing for years but I am still learning when it comes to making clothing. The teacher is a wonderful seamstress and good friend, so very patient. Of course, it takes lots of patience when sewing, as I've learned over the years. As I've been blogging and visited so many blogs with good advice that's one thing quilters are stressing, Enjoy the process, don't get so frustrated and anxious to finish.
Here are a few pictures of what we've been up to lately.
Daughter #2 cutting out her skirt pattern
Spoiling our sweet little "ELLIE"
Making hexagons and learning to do English Paper Piecing
Practice with applique
Here are a few pictures of what we've been up to lately.
Daughter #2 cutting out her skirt pattern
Spoiling our sweet little "ELLIE"
Practice with applique
Monday, February 23, 2009
Dee Brestin
My two daughters and I were so blessed this weekend as we listened to Dee Brestin, Christian author and speaker. She was the speaker for a Women's Conference that we attend each year.
She is an amazing motivational speaker and author of many books and Bible Studies. We purchased three books before we left. I started one today, Woman of Beauty,
focusing on 1, 2, and 3 John.
Dee certainly has an amazing calling on her life as the Lord uses her to speak to women today. Praise God for the opportunity to have met her.
She is an amazing motivational speaker and author of many books and Bible Studies. We purchased three books before we left. I started one today, Woman of Beauty,
focusing on 1, 2, and 3 John.
Dee certainly has an amazing calling on her life as the Lord uses her to speak to women today. Praise God for the opportunity to have met her.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Sunshine and Scrappy Quilt
The weather has been wonderful today!! Not bad for the first day of February!!
Such a great day with warmer temperatures and sunshine.....so we took a nice walk over the field behind our house to see the awesome view. Taking in the beauty of the majestic mountains and blue sky was such a sweet sight for a Sunday afternoon. Of course the funny thing is, not everyone would enjoy our little walk since it IS where our neighbor keeps his horses. hee hee. You gotta watch where you step. (:
Come on, it really was worth it!
I have several projects going.....the pinwheel quilt for my hubby along with a few hand stitching projects. But....I just had to start cutting those 2 1/2" strips for a "scrappy quilt" when I saw this over at Quiltville!
How easy and so cute. I really need something that requires no thinking, lol!! So, that's what I did this afternoon, began cutting those strips in lights and darks. Can't wait to start on the sewing tomorrow.
My youngest daughter and I begin a sewing class tomorrow that will be taught by one of the homeschool moms in our group.....we're excited!! Looking forward to the adventures that lie ahead for these sweet girls and moms who will be learning to sew together!
Have a Great Monday!
Such a great day with warmer temperatures and sunshine.....so we took a nice walk over the field behind our house to see the awesome view. Taking in the beauty of the majestic mountains and blue sky was such a sweet sight for a Sunday afternoon. Of course the funny thing is, not everyone would enjoy our little walk since it IS where our neighbor keeps his horses. hee hee. You gotta watch where you step. (:
Come on, it really was worth it!
I have several projects going.....the pinwheel quilt for my hubby along with a few hand stitching projects. But....I just had to start cutting those 2 1/2" strips for a "scrappy quilt" when I saw this over at Quiltville!
How easy and so cute. I really need something that requires no thinking, lol!! So, that's what I did this afternoon, began cutting those strips in lights and darks. Can't wait to start on the sewing tomorrow.
My youngest daughter and I begin a sewing class tomorrow that will be taught by one of the homeschool moms in our group.....we're excited!! Looking forward to the adventures that lie ahead for these sweet girls and moms who will be learning to sew together!
Have a Great Monday!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Valentines Day is just around the corner and so I wanted to add a little
"LOVE" to my blog by changing up my background. I love the cute little chicks in the background, adorable!!
Speaking of chicks, Amy, over at Sew~Amy, has made the cutest little quilt with chicks called "Chubby Chicks," that I'm dying to do myself. Who doesn't like chicks. My youngest dd was looking over my shoulder the day I first spied this little quilt and of course she wanted me to make her one just like it! How sweet!
We have been busy with life all week. Hanging out with friends, church activities, and of course much school work going on here as we gear up for our second part of the year.
I've got a little sewing time in and have been anxious to post a picture of my applique I've been practicing but my camera is giving me a hard time and won't download my pictures. Yiiiiikes, I'm hating this! Hope to clear this up real soon and get some pictures up.
Visiting some of my favorite blogs and I came across a great site for patterns at quilts by cheri ~
My favorite is the Square Dance pattern, this would look so good in my living room. I'm trying to add a few Primitive decorations and this would certainly fit in perfectly.
Last but not least I would like to leave you with a link to "Revive Our Hearts" with Nancy Leigh DeMoss. She has started a new series of radio broadcasts entitled, "Discerning the Truth in a World of Deception." I read the first one today on the website but I encourage you to LISTEN to her broadcast, it's truly a wonderful radio show and she's an amazing woman of God! Her voice alone "draws you in" and captures your attention as she speaks. Please take a moment to visit her website, finding a radio broadcast in your area, or listen by way of podcast on her website. I promise you will be glad you did!
Have a wonderful day my friends!!
"LOVE" to my blog by changing up my background. I love the cute little chicks in the background, adorable!!
Speaking of chicks, Amy, over at Sew~Amy, has made the cutest little quilt with chicks called "Chubby Chicks," that I'm dying to do myself. Who doesn't like chicks. My youngest dd was looking over my shoulder the day I first spied this little quilt and of course she wanted me to make her one just like it! How sweet!
We have been busy with life all week. Hanging out with friends, church activities, and of course much school work going on here as we gear up for our second part of the year.
I've got a little sewing time in and have been anxious to post a picture of my applique I've been practicing but my camera is giving me a hard time and won't download my pictures. Yiiiiikes, I'm hating this! Hope to clear this up real soon and get some pictures up.
Visiting some of my favorite blogs and I came across a great site for patterns at quilts by cheri ~
My favorite is the Square Dance pattern, this would look so good in my living room. I'm trying to add a few Primitive decorations and this would certainly fit in perfectly.
Last but not least I would like to leave you with a link to "Revive Our Hearts" with Nancy Leigh DeMoss. She has started a new series of radio broadcasts entitled, "Discerning the Truth in a World of Deception." I read the first one today on the website but I encourage you to LISTEN to her broadcast, it's truly a wonderful radio show and she's an amazing woman of God! Her voice alone "draws you in" and captures your attention as she speaks. Please take a moment to visit her website, finding a radio broadcast in your area, or listen by way of podcast on her website. I promise you will be glad you did!
Have a wonderful day my friends!!
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