New Quilt!

Last Saturday I finished working on a crochet project. Today I started laying out the baby quilt for Rebecca Grace. I haven't decided yet whether or not I want to leave the setting triangles white or to add more color to them. I love the two color quilts there is something so simple and beautiful about them. I think I will look at it for a couple more days before I commit and sew the squares together.
Blessings, S

Changes

As you can see, I've changed my background and template again. I just like the idea of a cozy country home with a visitor being welcomed. I would have preferred something a little more farmhouse country, but since I am not creative enough to design my own, I went with one that had a country feel to me.  

  Well tomorrow my Kelly starts school at the beauty academy. I am excited for her and sad for me. She has grown so much. My prayers will be for her to do well, and to stay firm in her love and commitment to Christ Jesus. 

   Today we are going to deliver the baby blanket that I made to Evelyn Ruth. I am so excited about it. I look forward to meeting her in person. I'm also planning on getting started on the new quilt now. I will post pictures as I get steps done. Always excited to work on a new creation for a baby!

    Now going back one more day. I spent the weekend also working on the Unit Study that I am doing with my girls using Pride and Prejudice. And getting my scribbled notes off of the paper and onto the computer into something that resembled order. I don't think I realized how hard it would be to actually write a Unit Study out. I've always just had a goal in mind and done the work and followed the rabbit trails. Then I wrote down what we did in our lesson plan book. It was stuff that was accomplished. The rabbit trails kept the learning exciting because I take my cues from what interests the girls. Perhaps we will buy a couple of straw hats and decorate them as Jane and Lizzy did in the story. You never know what might peak your interest as you read a good book. Especially as you read it together as a family.Until next time, Blessings and Love, S

It's finished

I am so excited! I finished another project. The crocheted baby blanket is finally finished. Now I can move on to my next project a baby quilt for a little girl. I think I even have it narrowed down to one or two pattern ideas. Here is a picture of the completed blanket. Blessings to all, S

A great recipe!

Thought that I would share a recipe that a friend of mine shared with me a while back. It is really Yummy! Thanks Sharon, this has been a big hit at church

Veggie Salad
3 bunches of broccoli, chopped fine
1 head cauliflower, chopped fine
1 cup white raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup crumbled bacon or bacon bits
( I like to use a cup of McCormick salad toppins)
1 sweet onion, minced

Mix together in large bowl

Dressing
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/2 Cup sugar
2 Tbs. white vinegar

blend dressing ingredients together and pour over veggie mixture. Mix well, chill and serve

Too Busy

Life has been too busy and lately too rainy! I feel kind of squishy.
This past Monday was my birthday (I'm 52 now). Yesterday was a dentist appointment for braces and getting another child enrolled in Xcell Beauty Academy. I really don't like having to write out such large checks. Even in the money was saved up by my child for this purpose. She really is amazing though, she has worked so hard to not have to borrow money to go to school. I am so proud of her.
I've been working really hard on getting a baby blanket finished for a friends daughter whose baby was born last month. I am so behind on getting things completed. I have been asked by a friend to make a special baby quilt for someone and I have so many ideas running through my head. Now I have to narrow them down to one. I have to make myself finish one project before I can begin another, and I've been chomping at the bit to get the quilt started. I just wish that all I had to do was stay home and teach and quilt and crochet. Oh well, such is life. Plus I have to cook, clean, do laundry, and work too. I think I need a vacation.
Below is a picture of the center panel of the baby blanket that I have been crocheting and cross stitching on. I am almost finished with the side panels and then just stitching it together and I will be done!
Blessings to all, S

Just a few more pictures

Just thought that I'd post a few pictures that Jessica took of her sisters. Love, S