[together]

It's together. I can't really say that I love it. My piecing on this top was horrible. I don't know what my deal is. All my measurements were right, but once I got it all together everything was just a little off.

I followed the pattern for the most part. I tweaked two of the lines, just switched them out. I am really, really wanting to add some white to this. Maybe a white border around the outside ?

Eh.

[raspberry lime squares]

My mother-in-law dropped off this quilt kit.

Actually there are 2 of them. I decided to make matching quilts for baby girl* and her older sister. Not sure if they are going to be identical or slightly different from one another.

Either way, I love the colors and the designs.

There are even instructions included !

There are 7 half yard pieces and 1 piece for the backing, all I needed to do was iron and and cut out the 8 1/2" squares.

Nap time was long today and I did just that. 

Next is assembling a pattern (the instructions even help you with that !) that I think I might like and start sewing.

The lack of white is unnerving for me. I might have to work some in somewhere.

One started, one to be started.

flip-flops and shorts

I am so fed up with winter.

I am tired of being cold, pale, tired and layered in clothing.

I want to throw open the windows, sit out in the sun with a book and some coffee, I want to walk around the neighborhood and I want to see some flowers and smell the grass.

Is that so much to ask ?

My mother-in-law left me this fabric the other day and it made me think "summer", so I did the first thing I could think of. I made some pillows for the couch. 

I love that there is a touch of pink in the fabric. I can get away with that now that there is another girl in the house. I love that the fabric brightens up the room and makes me happy, makes me feel like flip-flops and shorts are just around the corner.

friday the 13th

When I look at this quilt I picture a little barefoot girl, in her sundress and piggy-tails eating a juicy strawberry.

Ummmm strawberries sound good, don't they ?

I used the Farmers Market Charm Pack for the entire quilt.

The unfinished top is 45 x 52 right now, it will be a smidge bigger when the blanket is quilted and bound.

It felt good to put my nervous energy into use.

baby quilt

This one has been kicking around my head for awhile. I bought two of the Farmer's Market Charm packs and they have just been sitting here collecting dust.

This is the start. Still need to complete the white sashing around the edges. No idea what I plan on using for the back.

This will be a crib sized quilt when it's done and I have a very special baby girl in mind.

[cards]

order up !

Gavin got a play kitchen for his birthday / Christmas and he loves it. He is always trying to pull one of us into his room to play.

We bought him a bunch of Melissa & Doug wooden kitchen sets, he got some fruit and veggies and even a pizza party set.

I also got the bright idea to make him some food. Felt play food. Etsy has tons and tons of ideas. I already make him a fried egg, and I attempted a sad version of some lettuce and tomato.

I picked up some more felt last night and armed with a little cotton batting and some pinking shears I made him some ravioli. I love cheese filled ravioli, the huge over sized pieces. Drenched in some sauce and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Yum !

Next up is a box of donuts !