October

 Some changes around the house:
a new kitchen faucet,
I love the way it looks
and the way it works! 

and some fall decor;
this is my favorite
time of year and I do
enjoy changing up
the colors and feel

of the house as the
seasons change.

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BABIES!!

 

JUDE;

sits in his boppy, loves to play on his mat and go for walks in the stroller. 

During the day he sleeps in his swing.  He is so full of personality

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JONAS;  Loves being held (we get lots of snuggles);  he has discovered his hands and is a great little sleeper.

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 QUILTS

A while back I altered a twin sheet to fit Jude's crib. With the left over fabric, a pillow sham and some blanket fabric I had on hand I made him a quilt.

More recently I finished a quilt for Jonas. I wanted to make a nautical flag quilt, spelling out his full name.  His mama helped me pick out the fabric. 

I love having the opportunity to make something for these little guys!!

A Baby Boy Is On The Way

 

We are (finally) going to be grandparents!!!!  A baby boy will join our family in June (if not sooner); we are overjoyed!!

Congratulations to Charlie & Sarah! 

My first project for the new baby is a tactile quilt. It is approximately 24"x24" made from fabrics I had on hand (some of them have a history).  After finishing I decided that the pocket in the middle needed a purpose.  I attached a strip of fabric with a snap at the end, then made the "critter" to attach.  The critter can be removed and the fabric strip can be attached to a pacifier or another toy. 

We are planning to take this to our "kids" today; sure hope they like it!!  :)

A Fair day in Pleasanton

We went to the Alameda County Fair a last weekend.  The attractions are Horse Racing for Mike & the quilt exhibit for me.  It is a fun tradition, with one difference, we didn't eat much fair food (unlike last year).

Spring (almost Summer)

We have had a good week. Visited an antique store, did a bit of thrift shopping, enjoyed all the flowers blooming in our yard & welcomed Charlie & Sarah home from their honeymoon.

Enjoying the antique shop we discovered in Escalon.

Some house plants I am rooting to plant in my new pots from the thrift store.


Gerber Daisies & Bird of Paradise in our front yard.


More of the Green Pea Boutique

A pot of petunias

Cherries from our tree out back.


Alyssum and a Martha Washington Geranium

Thrift store finds

indoor plants

First Hydrangea blossom of the season

And last but not least, a small quilt & pillows for Charlie & Sarah (ok, mostly Sarah) from fabric used on the tables at their wedding dinner

lazy

I have been too busy (or lazy) to post much lately. But I came across some photos that I took at the Fair in July and decided to post some of my favorites from the quilt competition.


I love the outlining on the one above

have always wanted to try to do this window effect

I love this one, the rocks, the flowers, the overall feel

classic beauty

I like the fabrics used probably more than the design

I love this effect. lots & lots of little pieces for the graduated shading, but well worth the effort.