16 Months

We've had beautiful weather here in Lousville the past few days. Callie and I are taking full advantage of it. Spring is so unpredictable that we like to soak in every ounce of sunshine that we possibly can. Here's my (not so little) girl exploring our "backyard". Dirt and rocks seem to be pretty interesting lately...hopefully soon she'll graduate from wanting to taste them too :)

Quilitng Bee (Pam)

Pam chose for our MSQB to do a mosaic block this month. She asked us to use the the tutorial from this post. We're just doing it smaller (12.5" X 12.5") instead of the size of the pillow.

I have to admit, I was really intimidated by this one, even after doing the Liberated Churn Dash last month. But after finally sitting down to read all the way through the tutorial, I got started and it was actually very simple.

I love the end result:

"O" is for Owl (Part. 2)

Part 1 here.

With all the sewing I've been doing lately, I was starting to get the urge to pick up some yarn. So I started with this little owl hat for Callie: [Ravelry]

Next I hope to restock the shop with new knits for newborns! :)

Oh, and speaking of my shop: I'm offering 20% off til next Friday, March 18th! So check it out :)

Quilting Bee (Me)

March is my host month for the MSQB that I have previously posted about here, here, and here.

I chose a patchwork block using this tutorial using pinks, purples, and yellows. Once I put it all together, it will be for Callie future big-girl bed. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with...the fabric choices, colors, placement. :)

Here's how mine turned out:

Quilting Bee (Toni)

The second block for February's MSQB was for Toni. She chose a Liberated Churn Dash block using this post as a guide in any shade of red/pink. I had never heard of this type of block, much less done one, so my first attemp was a little rocky:

I ended up doing a second one as well, here's how it turned out:Next month is my turn to host the block I have chosen. I can't wait to get started on my quilt!

15 months

Went to the park the other day and was able to get this cute one of Callie

Quilting Bee (Theresa)

For February, it's Theresa and Toni's turn.

I've already finished Theresa's block...she chose a pinwheel sampler quilt in "spring" colors. I've never done a pinwheel, so I did this one to start...technically it's a "Friendship Star":

(free tutorial found here)

That one ended up being a bit too small to meet Theresa's requirement for measurement so I went ahead and did a traditional pinwheel as well to send her as well. Here it is:

(free tutorial found here)

sleepy-time baby doll

This was way too cute to pass up:

Pattern found at here at whipup.net.

Happy Valentine's Day

big girl haircut

featured

apologies for my lack of posting lately...the computer situation is less than desirable at the moment...hopefully my handy husband will be able to remedy the situation soon!my little pink and purple square tassel cap was featured over at this cute little blog - check it out!

Long-Tail Tassel Hat

My little hat model:

Square Tassel Hat

Lazy Days Skirt

Using this tutorial (via Prudent Baby) as a guide, I made a cute little skirt for Callie using leftover fabric. Here's how it turned out:

Quilting Bee (Kelly)

Here is the second block for January's MSQB, this time hosted by Kelly. She chose to do a Bento Box quilt following this tutorial in "warm" and non-primary colors. Here's how mine turned out (pre-cut):

The tutorial was very easy to follow and I really enjoyed making this block. Here is a close-up: