Something New for My Bag of Crafty Tricks!

Well, I finally gave in to my curiosity about quilting. I made this block yesterday and am working on a new one today. I've challenged myself to make the whole thing by hand...we'll see if I have the patience!

Bedroom Update

Hooray! The bedroom update is now complete!

Here's the "before" picture, accessorized by Sindri.

And here's the "after." I love the Amy Butler fabric I ordered, as well as the sweet little bird pillow by Joom on etsy. I owe a big thank you to my mom, who helped me wrangle all that fabric and refreshed my sewing machine skills. Thanks, Mom!

My Favorite Summer Garden Addition

The lull in the rain last week seemed to help out my new roses . . .

However, they're looking pretty sad now. Roses, constant rain, and soggy soil don't mix!

A Blanket for Gus-Gus (Gustavo)

I finished the baby blanket for my co-worker Rosie this weekend.

Here's the before:



And here's the after:

Looks like it will fit little Gus-Gus just fine when he decides to join us!

2007 Baby Roster

My friends are so crafty, they make people!!!

Garrett

Ava

Hailey

Shelby

Sofie

My Little Garden Friend

More Goodies from Etsy!

The mail is so much more exciting when you're expecting a "special delivery." Here's what I received yesterday...

Flowering Leaf Pendant by Analiese:

Tree Swing by ashleyg:

I had to order the Tree Swing picture because it reminds me of the sweet little charm necklace I had when I was little. It had a little girl sitting on a swing which hung from the chain. When it broke, I never got over it...can you tell?

Bedroom Makeover

Hello, everyone! Well, I've decided to makeover a part of my bedroom, specifically the wall area above my bed. If any of you crafty folks have ideas regarding wall treatments, including paint effects (Suzie!!), I would greatly appreciate your input.

Also, I wanted to share another lovely illustration (see above) from my favorite website, etsy. It's by outiart.

Garden Highlights

Though it's too hot to work in my garden, I can still share some proud moments from Spring 2007!

Special Delivery!

I love etsy! Look what I received in my mailbox from yumiyumi yesterday...

She is titiled "Make a Wish" and will be so lovely in my bedroom!

For more from this artist, visit http://yumiyumi.etsy.com.

Red Hat Success! aka, Robyn the Milliner

The FABULOUS red hat has now found its rightful owner, Miz Shelley!

Happy Birthday, Shelley!