And here is the second block this week (3rd overall) – Biggest Fan, for the Patchwork Squared Modern Solids Quilt Along. Biggest Fan is a simple a block to construct with an extremely dramatic outcome – I really like it! A Look Back Block 1 Block 2: Center Aisle Progress so far… It’s not too […]
Block 2: Center Aisle – Patchwork Squared Modern Solids Quilt Along
Well, baby is holding off yet so I was able to get another block completed for the Patchwork Squared Modern Solids Quilt Along. This one is called ‘Center Aisle’. The end effect is striking – but boy, that was a lot of little tiny squares! A look back: Block 1 It’s not too late for […]
WIP Wednesday – Round 8
Again, I had a pretty unproductive week in the ‘non-crafting’ world. On the other hand I did lots of fun things with my kiddo’s and got some much needed rest. the Bloom Quilt: I am done making yoyo’s! Size of yo-yo’s Quanity Made Goal % Complete 1 (largest) 17 18 94% 2 50 54 93% […]
A Look Back – Season 2 of Project QUILTING
Sometimes it’s nice to take a look back at all the work that was done in just a few short weeks. 33 different quilters submitted 100 different quilts over the coarse of the 12 week challenge…here’s a look back to see the amazing work that was done! Challenge 1: Primary Colors Challenge 2: What’s in […]
Henry Vilas Zoo
Last Friday, after we had feathers put in our hair, Jared took a long lunch break and we headed for a little visit to the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison. It really is a fabulous zoo for small children – not too big, but big enough with enough animal variety to keep them excited about […]
38 weeks – 14 days to go
How Far Along: 38 weeks Size of baby: 6.8 lbs and over 19.5 inches Heart rate at Last Doctor’s Visit(4/8): 145 – both girls came with me and were able to hear the heartbeat! Measuring at Last Doctor’s Visit(4/8): 38 weeks What to Look Forward to at the Next Doctor Visit (4/14): See if I’m […]
Project QUILTING – Off Season Challenge 1 – It’s All in Your Initials
Welcome to the first Off Season Challenge for Project QUILTING. To read more about Project Quilting Here: http://kimlapacek.com/2010/04/project-quilting.html and join the facebook group: www.facebook.com/projectquilting Off-Season Challenges are slightly different so be sure to read the ‘rules’ carefully below. This is also just for fun and a creative challenge – no prizes! Our guest blogger this […]
Project QUILTING – Off Season Challenges
Hi everyone! So…I’ve been contemplating what to do with Project QUILTING during ‘off-season’. As I’m sure most of you have figured out by now, in just over 2 weeks we’ll be welcoming our third little girl into this world. I’m really excited but it does mean I won’t have as much time for my ‘hobbies’ […]
Feather Extensions
I’ve been seeing feather extensions in people’s hair on the internet for quite awhile now. Since the first time I saw it I knew this is something I wanted – but I never took the time to see if anyone in my area put them in. I knew that someone in Milwaukee did it because […]
Project QUILTING – Prize Re-Draw
I have another prize to re-draw since I haven’t been contacted by the winner yet. This is why it is REALLY important to include your email in at least one of your comments! This time the prize is a Pattern & Notecards from Marcia’s Crafty Sewing & Quilting from the Flying Geese Challenge. […]