The Dog Kennel that my lovely husband built for our dogs Hewey, Lucy and Sammy.

LUCKY/SPOILED DOGS!!! He built it from an "Inspiration" photo that I found on Pinterest, no plans or directions. Each section has a 5' x 10' run, with a built in 5' house .  It is made of cedar and the roof is shingled.We have not decided if we are going to stain it or leave it as it is. We installed a new fence also; therefor, if we stain the kennel, we will have to stain the fence. Below is our "Inspiration" photo.

SWEET !!!! CuP CaKe Anyone

This little sweetie (pin cushion) was made for me by Kara. THANK YOU LOVE!

Baby Quilt Panel

Need a baby quilt ASAP? I suggest using a pre-printed fabric panel. They are quick, cute, fun to make and easy to quilt yourself ( I simply followed the lines/sqaures around each of the animals and each of the letters. I purchased the panel at the Quilted Cow Emporium in Jacksonville, IL. I made this one for my nephew.

IT’S SEWING TIME

Quilter’s Pincushion and Thread Catcher. Is from The Pattern Basket www.thepatternbasket.com. I purchased my pattern from A to Z Quilting in Quincy,IL. I did modify the size of it and made it smaller than the pattern while I was in the process of making it to suit my work area, which by the way, it is still very large (my pin cushion ended up 7” x 4 1/2” and my bag is 8’w x 6 1/2”h).  I obviously called this one sewing time because of the fabric that I used. I’m certainly hoping that this will eliminate all the threads from falling all over my floor or hopelessly ending up on my clothes : )

OOO RAH WALLET

The OOO RAH WALLET is so cute and fun to make. I purchased this cute lil wallet pattern at www.etsy.com. You can search OOO RAH WALLET and find it there. It is designed by  MADE BY MOM, a Proud Mother of a Marine. It measures approximately 8”w x 6”h open and 6”w x 4” closed. The pattern called for 3 coordinating fat quarters; however, I used 4. It has a zipper on the back, and the pattern also includes an additional card insert that can be made if you need more card space (which I did not make). It does take some time to cut it out but is well worth the effort.

Addison's Quilt

Baby quilt that I made for Addison, my first born Granddaughter.  The quilt pattern was published in one of the many magazines that i buy.  Sorry I don't not remember which magazine, or who to give credit to for the pattern/design. When I come across it I will come back and post the info.

Lil Twister Table Runner-

Quilt Guild challenge :
This was a fun and easy way to learn how to make pinwheels. Items I used to make the table runner are as follows.

Lets Twist by Marsha Bergren -CS Designs  www.country-schoolhouse.com Pattern used "Double Twist Table Runner"  page 8
Lil Twister Tool - CS Designs -  www.country-schoolhouse.com
Moda's "Natures Gift" 5" charm pack - pinwheels.
White fabric - pinwheel borders. 
Moda's "North Woods Botanical" - outside borders.
Studio e  "Christmas Wishes" - red flange and binding.