Feedsack baby...

This is the baby blanket I made. Didn't it turn out sweet? I had saved back some of the fabric that I used for their wedding quilt and planned to use it for a baby quilt. So... that's what I did. My nephew and his wife are expecting their first baby at the end of the summer. A little boy named Isaac. The wedding quilt was a yellow brick road. This pattern I got from Evelyn Sloppy's 40 Fabulous Quick Cut Quilts. I seem to use that book alot. Have a great week!

One of my favorites...

This is one of my favorite flowers from my yard. I can take no credit for it as it came with the house. But isn't it pretty?

Donna is doing well enough. She has some sort of lymphoma, which believe it or not, is the better option. Thank you so much for the kind thoughts.

I have a baby quilt to share with you, but I haven't had the chance to snap a picture of it. My neice is expecting her first baby...does that mean I am close to being the age of a grandma???? hmmmm.....

The Joy of the Lord is my Strength...

I'm on the old computer and so I am posting an old picture- but doesn't that smile just brighten your day? I know it does mine. We've had a rough one around here. Our dear friend, Donna, who happens to be my son's future mother in law, is going through surgery for cancer- quite a surprise to all of us. Bless her dear heart and bless her husband and three daughters. So we're praying and praying and finding comfort, but still concerned for her. I know Donna would be so thankful for the prayers of any and all of you- and I would appreciate them, too.

One proud Mama...

These sweet little children planted that whole garden full of sweet corn. A whole pound of seed. That's a lot, in case you were wondering. It took us a couple hours, but we got it done. The mop was our secret weapon- poked the holes with the handle so Mama didn't have to bend over so much. Oh, and they are showing off their pink hands. I'm sure my Dad knows why the seeds are pink... They had hot fudge brownie sundaes for lunch as a reward. The guys will put in the other plants and seeds.

Settings...

I love playing with different settings. This isn't a very good picture- it was too windy to hold up and as you can see, I had to lay the quilt top on the ground and anchor it with some bricks! But you get the idea. These are my 12 batik sampler blocks put in a setting that makes a queen size quilt- with no huge borders! Cool, huh? The stars at the cornerstones were made with Eleanor Burns' triangle in a square ruler set. Way easy and love the end results.

I've been sewing on Joseph and Laurie's wedding quilt- just nipping away at it really. Need to have a baby quilt finished by next weekend. The first I've made in years. I'm using some bright feed sack fabric. Hope everyone is getting some sewing time in. (I am supposed to be gardening, but the farmer has yet to plow- he will in the next couple days, I'd guess.)

Spring wedding...

It's not much of a picture- the bright sunshine makes it fade out even more than it already is. yes, it is a pale quilt- especially for me. I wasn't sure what colors would appeal to the bride- I've never met her, but think this is neutral enough for just about anybody. It's done and ready for the wedding shower for tomorrow.

I finished the divisions of the Bible flash cards. I think they are going to be very handy. I had a blast doing them- but that doesn't mean I want to do them again any time soon- a lot of applique! Our son and soon to be new daughter are coming home tomorrow and we are all in an uproar- can hardly wait! They are bringing a couple friends, so we'll have a full house of fun! Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Just couldn't resist...

sharing this beautiful- and yes, orange- sign of Spring! The nights are still cool, but I think I will be able to get my garden in before too much longer.

I finished the Summer wedding quilt- shower is Saturday, so just in the nick of time. I am also making huge progress with the Fall wedding quilt and even moving some on next Spring's wedding quilt. I finished 17 divisions of the Bible flash cards- just need to mount them on F2F and they will be complete. Having a swell time, all in all. Now does anybody want to come and help me weed?