How Many Times

I seriously do not know how many times I will take a break from this blog. It seems that every time I commit to working hard and keeping up my posts, life throws me something, I get busy and this gets dropped. So I will NOT commit to continuous posts, but I will commit to try.

 A lack of posts does not equate to a lack of quilting, we have had lots and lots of quilting, crafting, sewing, gardening and life happening.

 It has all been beautiful and fun and so busy!

 I just love making these amazing creations.

 I cannot wait to share the details with everyone!

Over the last few years we have had no shortage of events.

 My son Liam and daughter Madelyn recently welcomed the final addition to our family Landon Jon.

 I swear she was happy about it, you just cannot tell from the picture.

 We had girls days!

 And I had my first go at a garden... it was an absolute success!

I dabbled in pillow making...

 And my precious girl turned ONE!

 Friends and family members got married, had babies and I tried to keep up with everyone.

I transitioned to a stay-at-home-mom role and still dropped into work on occassion to have some adult conversations. It has been fun, exhausting and taught me so much more about the world. Being able to stay at home has encouraged me to be more open and has taught me a profound respect for other parents. Being a Mom is HARD work!

...and I would be wise to remember that!

Too hot to handle

I am 100% completely in LOVE with these potholders! I made this first set for my long-time favorite friend and god mother of my baby for one of her Bridal Showers. The binding might be my favorite part!

The color theme stole my heart, I love these colors together. Her kitchen has gorgeous Red and Aqua accents and it is just sooooooo adorable, the potholders make a lovely addition.

She was thrilled when she opened the present, but let's be honest, who wouldn't be?

These ones I made for my step mother, she has a sunflower themed brand new kitchen and they fit so nicely with the rest of the decor.

I seem to have a very hard time giving up potholders. I always want to keep them for myself, more so even than quilts. I think it is because I have a LOT of quilts and I have yet to make some adorable pot holders for myself.

I used a pad of the Insul-Bright heat batting and surrounded it by two pieces of normal Warm and White batting to absorb moisture.

I want some STAT!

 

Finish it up Friday with Crazy Mom Quilts!

Quilting Update

I have been quite productive lately. I was in another wedding two weeks ago...

And I have found time to quilt. I am currently working on a quilt in the beginning stages, just barely cut and sewn together, still in need of lots of ironing, assembling and a proper back.

This quilt will eventually be ANOTHER baby quilt. It will be a zig zag quilt with no triangles, my favorite type. I have come to realize that all of my friends are either getting married or having a baby, and it seems to be happening all at once. I suppose I will just keep going on my baby quilt extravaganza, after this one I don't believe there's another one in my near future, not that I know of at least!

I love zig zag quilts, they are so quick and a great scrap reducer!I also have a Christmas quilt in process that has been basted and is waiting to be quilted. I haven't decided the type of quilting I am going to use yet.And lastly, there is another quilt top hiding in my spare bedroom that is completely assembled and in need of some serious ironing and a VERY large quilt back. This quilt has been in process for over three years!!! It will be such a relief to finally be finished.

These are the only quilts in my quilting queue and it feels like quite a bit. Then I look at all of your WIPs and boy do they look overwhelming. I'm not even sure I could have more than 4-5 quilts in process, I get too excited. I find that I need to finish them immediately OR someone gets married or pops out a baby and I'm rushing to meet the impending deadline.

Either way, I can't wait to start another quilt, but only one. I don't think I'm ready for a WIP list 20 items long! Not yet at least.

Can I Get Another Word Please?

I know, I know, you are sick and tired of hearing the words "I'm busy!" But honest, I am! I only have 2 more weekends of craziness and then I will be able to resume my usual quilting obsession. This isn't to say I haven't accomplished much because indeed I have done quite a bit of quilting. I was just unable to share any with you because the projects were either for someone who might read my blog or the quilts were slightly incomplete. I like things to be a surprise.

So after my anniversary weekend I attended a wine tour with some very lovely ladies.

And boy did we have a blast!

And even more fun, this is the bday girl.

And a tad more fun.

Then last weekend I threw a baby shower with my friend Sarah for one of our best friends Jessica. She has got to be the most adorable pregnant woman I have ever laid eyes on!

Right?

This is the bento box quilt I made for her and baby Leah Nicole!

I have named the quilt Party Dress and I will post additional pictures at some point. This is a pic of the back, the theme of her baby room is zebra print, I was very very excited to give this quilt to her!

Next weekend I am in another wedding in Albany then I travel to northern NY the following weekend for my brother's birthday. After that, I am proud to say that I have nothing planned and I am looking forward to a little R&R.

Tis that Time

I feel like my summer has flown by. If I wasn't attending a wedding, I was thinking about what to wear to one, buying clothes for the many showers and parties, sorting through gift registries, painting nails, doing hair, traveling or taking pictures.

My husband's sister was married this weekend and it was a flury of relatives, friends, events and excitement. I am happy to say the wedding was absolutely gorgeous and everyone had a great time.

I am however sad to say I have done VERY little quilting. I found it difficult to devote even a moment to my fabulous fabric addiction with all the cleaning and entertaining I have been doing recently. To top it all off I am happy to report I quit my job last week and I will be starting my new job in a few weeks time. I am very excited about this, it was a much needed change.

Needless to say, it has been a hectic month for sure!

And since I will be leaving for vacation tomorrow and will not return until after labor day, I figured I would leave you with at least a little something quilting related.

Above is my attempt at sewing together one of my WIPs. Pepe always enjoys helping me quilt, she is always ready to lend a hand in anything and is very eager to assist when comfy strips need wrinkling. She will always find the most inconvenient place to sleep, and therein lies one of the many reasons why I love her!