Christmas has come and gone, and I haven't shared my big project with you all! I really did mean to put it on here last month, but once I was on vacation, being on my computer was the furthest thing from my mind. You may be wondering what was it that I did? I made a full-sized faux fireplace for my office!A few years back I painted a fireplace for Sister's cat, Hazel. We still have it and keep … [Read more...]
Little Library Quilt
A friend of mine is a total book lover. When she told me that she was expecting baby number two I knew exactly what the theme the baby blanket was going to be: a little library. I got started on this back in November. Yes, it's been a few months, but things happen, life changes and projects get put on hold. I had the naïve thought that this would be a quick and easy sew because I wasn't using … [Read more...]
DIY Arm Sling
Before I begin I want to thank all my friends and family that prayed for Little Bit during this adventure. It's a blessing knowing that I can just throw something out on Facebook and I have an amazing bunch of people ready to say a prayer for us. Also, a big "thank you" to the doctors, nurses and staff at both hospitals. You were the nicest and most attentive group of healthcare providers we've … [Read more...]
Wilderness Bear Baby Blanket
A while back I heard the wonderful news that my sweet friend Sarah was having baby number 2. I waited very patiently for the next announcement that they were having a boy. My head tried it's hardest to come up with something fun for this soon coming man cub, but I was getting nowhere. It was time to send in the spy! Since I live an ocean away, I sent a message to her mom, who also happens to … [Read more...]
Star of the Show: Sailboat
Finally! I finally got this one done. With the kids' school going to at-home online learning my routine got turned around a bit. I have a hard time going off on my own to work on projects with others home. Not that I'm needed by them that much for their work, it's just that I know as soon as I go upstairs to work that someone will call for me. Although, I did just now move upstairs. I can't … [Read more...]