Monday, May 4, 2015. A Long Time No Quilt. After a eighteen month hiatus from sewing I made a baby quilt for our new great-grandson, Kayden James. A baby will definitely bring you out of a slump and get you back to sewing again.

Monday, August 10, 2015. While we were visiting our home town a few weeks ago,. We stopped in for a visit at Meadow View Growers. Just a hop, skip and a jump from the house where I grew up. What started out several years ago as just your normal, run-of-the-mill nursery,. Has grown into quite a spectacle to behold. I took so many photos. Really just a drop in the bucket and hardly doing it any justice at all! Just scroll and enjoy.

Friday, August 14, 2015. While shopping the other week I saw these beautiful sugar plums. Never before had I made or tasted plum jam, but I had seen some recipes for plum preserves and jam on Pinterest and felt inspired. It was such a beautiful day I decided to pit the plums outside at the picnic table. Being outside definitely made it pleasant work. Have you made any jams this summer? .

Wednesday, March 11, 2015. When I saw this tutorial, I knew my nieces and nephew needed some! It was such a fun and easy project. I think the part that took the longest was choosing which cute fabrics to use! I love english paper piecing, so when I saw this tutorial from While She Naps. I knew I had to give it a try! This first one was for my nephew and he loves it! I made sure to stuff it soft so there was enough give so he could grab it.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Well, didja miss me? My sincerest apologies for the unannounced blogging break. But best of all he loves the Lord. As for that whole summer fun. The above photos were taken at our local carnival.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Before the Ranch Minimal Traditional Style Order Yours Today. The example is a kit home from 1953, the Aladdin Parkway.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014. My inspiration comes from reading about Sweden and the Scandinavian countries. Their winters are long, bleak and cold but that does not stop the hardy Swedes from going outside and getting fresh air. Also, much like in Iowa, the warm seasons are colorful and beautiful and offer a multitude of activities. 1 Going ice skating at an outdoor skating rink. 2 Taking a cross country ski lesson through the Parks and Rec.