Monthly Archives: August 2008

Fat Quarter Friday – Sunflower Fabric

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I just love Sunflowers. Everytime I see one I am taken back by their beauty. So this week I am giving away one of my favorite prints. Just leave me a comment between now and Thursday evening @ 11:59 central time and you will be entered in the drawing. Good Luck and happy blogging.

First Day of School

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Today was the first day of school for the boys. Tyler started 8th grade and Joshua started kindergarden. They were both excited and nervous. Tim took Tlyer and I took Joshua. I was so anxious and worried for him. All the kids meet in the gym before school starts and the teacher walks them to class. He looked a little nervous when it was time for me to leave. He was such a brave boy. He didn’t cry. I was worried that he might.

I didn’t even pay attention to the fact that they both wore blue striped polo shirts. Too cute. Joshua said he had a great day when I picked him up from school. He is excited to go back. His teacher said he had a good day. One day down 13 more years to go.

Tyler said he had a good day too.

Fabric Book Mark Instructions

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Okay here is my latest quick and easy endevor. Fabric book marks.

I cut a scrap peice of fabric 4 1/2 x 6/1/2 inches. Folded it in half length wise right sides together. Sew across the bottom and up the side. Turn it inside out. Use a pen or chop sticks to press out the corners. Cut a piece of heavy card stock or a manila folder into a 1 7/8 inch piece. The length will need to able be at least 6 inches. Insert the paper into the bookmark. Cut off the excess paper. Turn the raw edge into the book mark and sew it closed. I used a heavy duty needle and some embroidery thread to add tassels to the end of some of them. You could also quilt them with a machine and a heavy duty needle.

Silly Boys

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I was playing around with the camera yesterday taking some black and white pictures. The boys decided they wanted their picture taken too.

Here is a picture Tyler took. I was feeding Andrew and Josh wanted to sit with me. They are so sweet. I love my boys.


Art Quilt

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I made this cute little art quilt yesterday. I hand drew the design on a piece of super muslin. I used a black fabric marker to color it in. I looked through my stash and found this vibrant red and black material. The quilt measure a little over 10 inches square. I just love it.

Fabricmom1 on Etsy.com

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I set up an Etsy account this week. I have been wanting to for a while. I figured maybe I should try to make a little money off my hobby. I have put 20 items on in the past few days. Today I made my first sale. I was so excited I had to run in the other room and tell my hubby. I have so many ideas and not nearly enough time to do what I want to do. The wheels are turning.

Fabric Postcard Swap

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Brenda over @ The Quilt Journey is hosting a fabric postcard swap. It is so much fun. There are 4 of us so far. If anyone is interested in joining visit Brenda’s site and leave her a comment. We would love to have you join us. It is so easy and rewarding. Here is an example of one I mailed last time.