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It has taken over 6 years........but finally

So it has taken forever to choose window treatments for the family room. Awhile ago I was at IKEA and found some sheers that seemed right. They were simple and light with a cute little design on it. I had five windows to cover and weird ones with arches and stuff. So, on a design show they said to start at the top of the arch and match that with the other windows. Made sense so thats what I did. Then, we got this fabric in at the store that just made me happy. It makes my heart sing. I bought some coordinates to make some pillows and maybe a throw quilt.
I love how the embroidery design at the top of the sheer reflects the fabric and in just the right colors. I love love love it.
I couldn't have done any better if I had planned it. I LOVE FABRIC.

I'M JUST SAYING

What are those world balls doing

So for my primary class, the lesson was that Jesus loves all little children around the world. One of the examples was about children in Mexico and that they have pinatas.I was trying to think of something fun for the kids and I found this craft idea. Easy paper mache' with tissue paper and starch. So I made little world pinatas.It was so fun and easy I wanted to share this with everyone. There is no limit to how you could use this idea.The starch is so much better than flour paste. It dries pretty quick. Then you just open them add treats and paper mache over the cut. And thats it.

So I got a little sun kissed

So we went to Utah Lake to join Kyle and Shay to play with their jet skis.
I got a little red and I really didn't think I was in the sun that much.
Steph came. Shay and her had a great time hoggin the machines
Garrick had fun too, even though he forgot his phone in his pocket and it got wet.
Steve even had a great time. He held down the fort and visited with Shays dad, Greg
Alex and Jodi, my nephew and his new wife joined us. It was great to see them.
Alex looking very... what ever.
Shay pulling Kyle. I was on the inner tube for awhile. OMG can I say I felt beat up. My armpit hairs hurt. After 5 minutes (probably really just two) I was done. Then Shay stopped and I got dumped and then had to be pulled back in to dock. Im pretty sure I am not going to be able to blow dry my hair tomorrow. My arms and shoulders are so wrenched(good thing I have been humping bolts of fabric for the last 6 months and have a little muscle). But I will do it again.
Just Kyle cause he is such a good kid.

Another 3 quilts down

So I know I posted already about making a quilt for a child in my primary class.

Well I wanted to do it for all the kids in my class.

Sadly for 3 of the boys their birthdays came when

I was trying to make bridesmaid dresses for Kyle's wedding,

a two week trip to Hawaii and then the wedding.

Well, I finally got them finished and gave them to the kids on Sunday.

I actually made all three in about a day and a half. I used a lot of scraps

and I am feeling great that they are done.

So what is a girl to do......?

When you need a dress for a cruise to Hawaii and you find one at Dilliards for a really good deal but it is not exactly as modest as you would prefer?

You buy two of them. And use one for fabric to alter the other one. So I went from the dress above to this one below.

I added some sleeves and an extra placard to the front.

I added the skirt of one to the bottom of the other to give me the length I wanted.

And wha la I have a dress for the cruise and even buying two was still cheeper than half price.

A Blast from the Past.......

So I ran across this pic while looking through some old photos. Can anyone really identify who is in this. Oh to be young again.

Haven't been fond of the new owl craze, until................

I love this owl satchel( pursey thing). I made it like under an hour. Hardly any fabric, just used scraps and an old zipper I found in a box. And some old buttons from my collection. Hoot! Hoot!

What I have been up to.

So since I love my new job I have been able to get some things done. I am super busy but it is a good busy, not the stuck in a hole by yourself all day long picking boogers and listening to myself sigh busy(you thought I was gonna say fart). Anyway, life is good not as much expendable income as I usually enjoy but hey, you know.I made this quilt for a friend whose birthday is on Valentines Day, made it in a day. Its from a jelly roll so the strips were already cut. Super easy.

I made two of these boat quilts for my little grandboys, no pics of the finished product cause I was too excited to send them when they were done.
Made this quilt for a little guy in my primary class for his birthday. I love primary and I only have five little ones so it will be easy and inexpensive to give them each a quilt.
I have also made a quilt for the store for display but of course I didn't take a picture of it.

Skiing, Cocoa and a Day Off

Today I have a day off during the week. YES!!! I haven't had a day to myself outside of work in a long time. A day off that is not spoken for is amazing. I just wanted to post this pic of my favorite morning drink. I love coffee. I know, I don't drink it. But I have this concoction of Pero, cocoa, cinnamon, creamer and sweetener that just is wonderful. And only about 25 calories. Love it.

Steve went skiing so I truly have a day to myself.

OMG.......

So I have been lost to my job the last 5 months. 8 hours a day 6 days a week. Good money, but really? Not worth it. Guess what!! I got a new job.... at a fabric store, YES. I am so excited, who actually lands a job at a fabric store. But it happened, I'm so stoked and no more 6 days a week, no time off garbage. I start Monday and I am so hopeful that I will love it.