During apple season, Thursday night is Grandma and Grandpa sleepover night.  The other morning I told Cedi that she would be sleeping over at Grandma and Grandpa’s and her response was, “Thank you for knowing the location of my wedding!” and she was extremely excited.  I relayed this to Grandma so it was only appropriate […]

Whether a vendor or a shopper at this fall’s farmer’s market you can always look great AND stay warm! As a vendor at the market I like to dress warmly but in eye catching items, like this beautiful hat from CamilleMarie: Crocheted Cloche Hat Bundled Roses in Oxford Grey I find that if I can […]

Capri went through a ‘t-shirt’ to bed phase…my favorite was when her Papa let her wear his ‘i heart hot moms’ shirt…

Wow and Whoops!  With all the craziness happening with me right now I completely spaced and forgot to do the 2010 Quilts by Barb Quilt Retreat $50 Drawing.  Everyone that entered a project in for a Project QUILTING Challenge had the option of getting an entry for this drawing.  These means that each person had […]

I have been completely neglecting my blog, my etsy site’s and pretty much everything not related to apples in my life lately.  BUT, with the dreary weather and the Packer Game on we had a bit of a lull at the orchard.  I was happy to open up etsy and see my Skull and Cross […]

What made you decide to join Project QUILTING? I love Project Runway, so this was a perfect fit for me.  I also made a commitment this year to do something creative every day, and this certainly helped.  Like Kim, I’ve struggled to call myself an artist, but I’ve become a lot more comfortable with introducing […]

  An Interview with Me, Kim Lapacek  What was your favorite part about Project QUILTING? I have been a seller on etsy for about 2 1/2 years now.  I had been finding myself in the rut of “What can I make that will sell.”  Something I should know by now is that it’s nearly impossible […]

Since I have to be equal for my girls, they each picked 5 names each – who would pick the eleventh?  That’s easy!  Our challenge giver and one of our judges – Diane!  And the last random prize is Giveway 11:  pretty little mini quilts from PennyFabricArt Congratulations to StudioCherie! Congratulations on your win!  Please […]

After a bribe of candy, Capri drew the winner of Giveaway 10: THANGLES Blueberry Stars and she picked Kelsey Rose! Congratulations on your win!  Please email me (lapaceksorchard@gmail.com) with your address so I can get your package all ready to ship!

Capri was all set so she’s drawing the winner of Giveaway 9: THANGLES Mini Trio And even though I took a terribly blurry picture – the winner is PamelaQuilts!   Congratulations on your win!  Please email me (lapaceksorchard@gmail.com) with your address so I can get your package all ready to ship!