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Stocking for Soldiers serving in Afganastan! This is just a few of what was made by my moms sewing group. They were kind enough to invite me to join the on there sewing day. I was rather excited by the gesture to join in and make a few stockings. As a group we made twenty and then several ladies were going to make more. If I remember correctly my mom said, her last count was 18! They all go to an organization that fills them and sends them to Soldiers. This bunch is supporting men based out of Fort Lewis, Wa.
Speaking of hand stitching there is no better place then the local coffee shop!!!! I sat and relaxed with my coffee. It was really fun the one employee stopped and asked my questions about my project and gave me a compliment. It was nice to get a compliment but even nicer to be able to share with someone about my sewing. I love to share about what I'm doing and see the amazement of people. Hopefully I can encourage someone to try it themselves.
This is a quilt My mother made for my daughter. My daughter calls it her summer quilt, she has a heavier one for winter. So we have name the pattern "Summer quilt". My mother sewed this quilt on her Singer Feather Weight, and it is hand quilted. It believe this may be one of the last, she quilts this way due to arthritis and carpel tunnel. We love grandma for her wonderful choice of colors and pattern. This quilt was made to fit all the way down the edge of my daughters bed, thanks to this the quilt will most likely fit a double bed and grow up with her.
My mother learned to sew from her mother and my great grandmother. They both quilted and sewed clothing. We have had at least 5 generations in a row that not only could sew but quilt. My mother has some of the quilts and I hope to get them photographed for spring festival. My daughter as she learns will be the 6 Th generation. Even my son had dabble at the machine so maybe there hope for him yet! I'll be happy if he can mend or hem for himself.
This is my quilt. It is a shrunken down version of the Card Trick pattern. I like this smaller block for baby quilts and youth blankets. This is one of my favorite quilts I have made, unfortunately it had to go to it's home with the baby it was made for. At one point I was making baby quilts for every coworker that had a baby in my husbands office. They became quite popular. When we moved I did not start it again, for it became to expensive.
Sneak a peek at the back, and you might see some of my hand quilting.
The youngest generation is 7 and learning to sew.!!! yea!!!
This quilt was sewn by my 7 year old daughter at a tractor show this summer with grandma and grandpa. The cool this is it was sewn on a old antique Hand Crank sewing machine! I have been informed that she sewed all the strips into squares. Grandma in order to save time sewed the batting and back on. She did such a good job that the squares didn't even need straighting. Needless to say I have a very proud little girl! I guess my buying her a Janome for her 6Th birthday wasn't a bad idea. Its the Hello Kitty model! Aren't you all jealous! :o)
This is our three dollar light fixture! It was Gold, and so ugly it stood out like a sore thumb. I spotted one similar in Lowe's and decided it looked good. One thing led to another and I bought Spray paint and this is what we get! So much better it just fits into the room now without making itself the center of attention.
These are the colors I painted, however they refuse to photographic well. this corner is the best I can get. The lighter color is Apple Cider and the darker color is Antiquarian Brass. They make for a nice warm feeling kitchen without being bright or to yellowy. 
The wall and kitchen are not as yellow as this photo. This photo is the new light we hung, and the new blinds I hung. They were a pain to hang! But I won! They are a wood look alike blinds, they block the light great and look very kitchen like. Its not a new kitchen but it's definately nice to give the kitchen new life.
I learned how to make the triangles without cutting each and everyone!
I have also learn that magazine patterns are very confusing in there directions, so don't cut your pattern pieces when you have a headache. I had to go back and cut more of some pieces and not enough of others. But I am so very happy with how it turned out. I am also very excited about the cutting triangles out of squares. Now I want to try some more things with this technique.
Rest in peace, We will miss you Nemo, " you were a great cat and family member." We lost our cat of 8 years. He was 20 lb, and 11 years old, a lover that was all purr. You could hold him for hours, he took many secrets to the grave with him he would listen anytime. He was a great cat. We thank God for allowing us the honnor of being his owners. We miss you Nemo.
The same as the rest of the moms out there I'm busy with summer time fun with the kids. This is our 30x30 slip'n slide on the hill in grandma front yard. Hopefully soon I'll have a project of two to post. I miss my sewing but spending time with the quick going littles is important.
My quilt along quilt top. I have the back cut but not sewn so many things to do in the summer.
This is my new Boxy tote bag . I had a lot of fun making it. Thanks Amy, I love this pattern. If you like it visit ParkCityGirl
The light house at Point No Point Wa. 
The weather was beautiful, We took the family out for a wonderful walk ont he nature trail and walked around the ground. We even got the kids into the cold waters of the Puget Sound.
The Great Blue Heron
Indianola Dock
This rock was surrounded by tons of sea enemies. Poking them was fun, they were real squirter.
The red sea creature was turning inside to protect themselves from the sun. Sometimes you could see there tentacles
This one really wanted the water. it was streching to all its might to get to water.
