I can’t believe it’s been five years since the best day of my life (I know, I know, having my kids was supposed to be the best days but that hurt. A Lot. so they’ll have to tie for second best…). I can still remember that day like it was yesterday. We were blessed with […]
An Interview with Tisha Sandberg – Instructor of the Papercraft/Scrapbooking Portion of the QuiltsbyBarb Getaway Weekend
As well as being able to learn some fantastic new quilting projects on the 2010 QuiltsbyBarb Getaway Weekend you will also have an opportunity to learn from an artist on some Papercraft/Scrapbooking techniques. Meet the instructor – Tisha Sandberg I asked Tisha a few more questions about herself and her art so we could find […]
Themed Thursday – Sunglasses
I’m the girl that wears sunglasses ALL the TIME – even when it’s not sunny! I often get laughed at for my fantastic sunglass tan lines but it doesn’t bother me – my eyes are safely hidden behind the glasses – and it’s another fun thing to collect. I just popped up etsy’s front page […]
Our Sleeping Beauties
Cedi with her babies… Capri with her animals…
Project QUILTING – Season ONE Random Drawing Prizes
To add a bit more fun to Project QUILTING, Season 1, there will be some random prizes given away at the end of the season. To qualify for these prizes all you have to do is participate in at least one challenge. Every challenge you participate in will get you a new entry (Max of […]
Summer Solstice
I just really loved this treasury I created so I had to share it… Starting going left to right: Top Row: summer solstice 8x 12 by AnnWilkinson Art Sculpture – Paper Mache Iriving A Big Eyed Bird from FishStikks Handknit Fringed Photo Prop Scarf, Red n Green ‘Cedar Forest’ Colors (Sara Patton Photography) from CricketsCreations […]
Season 1, Challenge 4 – Log Cabin
For Challenge 4, we’re going back to something a little more traditional. 1. The inspiration for this week is the Log Cabin block. 2. Use as many fabrics as you like, but use both the front and reverse sides of at least one of them. 3. Maximum size is 36″ x 36″. 4. POST your […]
Happy Father’s Day Papa Daddy!
Growing up, some friends of the family always called their dad Papa. I just thought it was so adorable and loving and new I wanted my kids’ father to be called Papa. So, when Cedi started to pick up on things I started calling Jared Papa. Of course, I would sometimes slip and call him […]
Top Ten Reasons to Try Project QUILTING
Thank you Kathleen for putting this list together! 10. You’ll challenge yourself 9. There’s a prize for public vote winner 8. Judges will critique your project and you’ll get compliments 7. Each entry goes in a random drawing for a prize 6. You’ll get a finished project in just one week […]
Family Road Trip – Chesapeake Virginia
I know you all have been waiting on pins and needles for me to post about our recent road trip to Chesapeake, VA – well, today is your lucky day! First I’ll start with my strategy for the crazy long TWENTY hour car ride. I went to TARGET to stock up on supplies. I saw […]