One down one to go

I just finished this insert for my Mom yesterday.

She lives in Ipswich, ma. and we are going for a visit in a few weeks.

She and I will go get some matching fabric to make a pillow.

I hope the colors go in the room she wants this in.

Are colors the most challenging whn you are making a gift for someone?

That and sizes for clothing are for me...

I think my photos look a little better in these...

This is supposed to be a chain stitch but not sure if I am doing it right. It is hard to teach yourself without someone looking over your shoulder to tell you if you are doing it right....

I like these birdies!!

I got this pattern from Badbirds, here.

This is my next project for a premie baby boy that my friend had on Jan. 1st. He isn't even home yet so I have time to get this ready.

Okay this is going to be a quilt...did I just say that?

Don't panic! I think I can, I think I can!

(self talk)

This will be my first real quilt.

WIP and Kid craftiness

Kid craftiness

Melted crayons...

American Girl fake cookies...



Molly is making cookies for her friend Elizabeth...

Elizabeth has a dog named Penny.



They must have Big and Little real cookies!







And I needed to start a new project. This one will be for my Mom!



Last night I did the branch in chain stitch! I taught myself the new stitch, and the Birds are a periwinkle Blue done in stem stitch.

Another pillow

This was requested by a sweet boy who wants to be a preacher when he grows up. He admired the horse pillow I made Genesis and this is what I came up with.
My corners (the ones around the embroidering) are a bit frayed. I clipped them a bit. I should have looked up how to do this somewhere. I had no pattern. My husband was on the computer last night.

I did a soft denim backing.

I tried the chain stitch and failed to get it right. I know that these stitches aren't perfect, but I kept remining myself, no one will even know. How many projects could you ffinish if you would accept that fact?

A New smile!!

After watching youtube videos for 45 min. we decided to use the tie the floss around the tooth method. after three attempts (the floss slip right off) I yanked it right out. She was more in shock than anything, but it really didn't hurt.

She Loves the barbie website and sings the Diamond Castle songs. She said her voice is pretty after losing her tooth on Sunday.

Yesterday we went ice skating! She did well I think. I didn't dare bring a camera, I thought with her needing me to hold her hand the whole time and a few falls...well it was FUN!

Finished embroidery

I had this finished before Christmas but here are the pictures!

Red Minky and a baby blue cord.

Too bad they don't match anything in my house...

Birthday!

We went out to a very good Japanese restaurant for my Birthday!

Aren't we cute!

Christmas

Here are a few updates from Christmas.

Christmas was quite, just the 3 of us and Kitty.

I made Genesis a pajama gown and she loves the Hippo Christmas song. I just happened to find this cute hippo fabric!

The spoils are as follows, Barbies and accessories, watch, doll case, clothes. American doll and outfits, Polly Pocket stuff, Journals, cookbook, videos, Blanket, Arts and craft sets...$$$

Horses

I stitched this Horse pillow and gave it to Genesis for Christmas

It's My 38th Birthday!

I had breakfast in bed and a big balloon and confetti surprise waiting for me when I got out of the shower. I will be posting some holiday updates soon.
Happy New Year!

Crafting for me!

I made two of these... but only one got it's picture taken...

OOOPS!!

Then...

I made these Burlap stockings for my Mom and her family.

She Fosters two eldery folks...

Then there is one for my stepfather.

I fixed the string before sending this one.

WOW, my pictures are bad.

Crafting for her

We used the boxes from our graham crackers and another to make our house.


Frosted and added this...


And came up with this!!





YUM!

More crafting for Genesis.
She made ornaments for her pink tree.

We got the idea from Make and takes here.

EASY!

Painting was fun too.

Then added glitter... these went out to some family members.

Over the river and through the woods...

A visit with Grandma, Paw Paw and BENJI!!

Here is Paul's Parent's and his favorite dog, no really the dog hates him. I think it a jealous thing because Paul's Mom loves her son!


Here is our gang!

Here are a few ducks and geese by the pond Paul grew up near. They were a bit overwhelming and Genesis was a bit frightened by them!

I asked Genesis if she would miss her grandparents and began to cry...

No Mama...

I will miss taking Benji for a walk...

Here she is reading him a story...

She LOVES this dog

and the SWING!

Prizes

I recently won some of these Journals, I can't take a picture...They are wrapped in the closet for Christmas! I can't even remember which ones I got but I know they are cute. Here is a sample:

I also one this Jumper from this etsy seller. Genesis has wore her 3 times it so so warm and comfy. Do you think I got a picture of her in it... so I snagged one. Isn't her little daughter cute too?!?