We got up early this morning and headed right over to the 2011 Maple Syrup Festival at the MacKenzie Center in Poynette.  It is $7 for adults and $5 for kids 4 and up to eat a yummy breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, ham, and of course – pancakes!  This was actually our first time […]

Good morning everyone!  I’m going to go ahead and jump right in to announcing this weeks’ winners! Starting this weekend off with the Public Choice Winner.  Taking home 25 of the 128 votes (or approximately 25%) is… Sally’s Angelworks!  Congratulations Sally!  You’ll be receiving $10 to Fabrics N Quilts and $10 to SpiceBerryCottage. Moving onto […]

Well…I had a mixed reaction from the judges this week – two really liked it and two weren’t so into it.  I usually expect this when I go for something bold and out there – but that’s part of art – some will like it and some won’t.  Without further adieu…the judges thoughts… Judge 1: […]

One of my goals for my apple orchard is to open up for a public Easter egg hunt.  We did a ‘trial run’ last year and it went over pretty well.  I was already prepared to have a public one this year but since Baby #3 is coming sometime in April I thought it would […]

My parents came last Thursday and took my girls to their house for 4 days – lots was accomplished so hang on! Boxed In Quilt Barb did quilt my quilts before she came back into town.  This one is quilted with a leafy/berry design that mimics some of the fabric on the quilt.  It really […]

Normally I try to post these ‘Guest Judge’ blogs the week of the challenge but you’ll soon see that this week’s guest judge has just a tiny bit on her plate.  Ebony was the Grand Prize Winner of Season 1 and since then has taken on a few new projects of her own.  Be sure […]

How Far Along: 36 weeks Size of baby: 6 lbs and more than 18 1/2 inches long Heart rate at Last Doctor’s Visit (3/17): 150 Measuring at Last Doctor’s Visit (3/17):  35 weeks (about a week ahead) What to Look Forward to at the Next Doctor Visit (3/30):  Strep B Test Total Weight Gain/Loss: +Maternity […]

My parents came and picked up my girls to spend four days with them last Thursday.  This morning was our last morning of quiet.  Jared and I decided to go and grab some breakfast. My contract for the Prairie Athletic Club is up at the end of April – and I’m not going to keep […]

I just realized that I haven’t shared with you all the Judges Comments on my last Project Quilting Piece – 3 Geese.  So, without further adieu…here’s what they had to say: Judge 1:  I like this finished table runner. I think it would make a great kit to sell on Etsy! Good use of the […]