alittlesweetness

today....

 

(photo from thecraftingchicks.com)

So, I'm having one of those direction-less days....you know, doing lots of little things, but not feeling entirly productive.  I think some days are just like that, so i try not to fret too much about it.  

Instead, I AM....

excited:: that my hubby gets the long weekend off!  he's been working some grueling hours and we couldn't be happier that stage is over.  (yay!)

so, i'm wondering:: what i can make for the 4th?  we don't know what we're doing yet, but i know i need something yummy....which leads me to my next thought....er, photo...

wanting::  more cake pops!  kerri shared some of hers from last weekend, now i can't get them off my mind.  a holiday treat 'must have'. 

and how cute is this?

and here's a less intimidating version/photo...still super cute though! 

i'd eat it for sure. 

oh ya...

i almost forgot i was....

contemplating:: what block i should make next for the farmer's wife quilt-a-long....broken dishes, postage stamp, checkerboard, evening star, country farm, calico puzzle....hmm?

and i'm reaaaallly enjoying:: my very sparkly clean refridgerator and freezer.  it's a scary job, but somebody's gotta do it. and boy, am i glad i did!

anticipating::  hearing more about my son's experience at EFY.  he's in utah for the week and having a great time!  (his term was 'legit').  we've only chatted with him once since it's been in session, so i can't wait to hear more.  i hope he remembers to take lots of pictures!

brainstorming::  weekend activities....after above son's EFY trip, our activities need to be cheap ones!  picnic, hiking, beach day, another breakfast outside, board games...hmm?

thinking:: what an easy cute idea for my 'collection' of glass jars!  all this is, is mod-podged little fabric flags. 

 

printing::  out that cute little freebie print i posted up top!  what a nice little way to bring the holiday into your home.

and here's to hoping:: for a nice enjoyable weekend...(a little sun too).

HAPPY 4th!

Tasha  

p.s.  all the food and craft photos are from my pinterest searching....if you want links and such, go to my pinterest boards....'holidays' and 'looks yummy'.  click on the pictures you like and you'll see credits and links.  :)

giveaway for a cause

Happy Monday!  I'm excited to be a part of a wonderful giveaway going on at Scottyboy and Katygirl.  Katy is doing a birthday giveaway that benefits families and children in hospitals through book donations.

I think it's very thoughtful of her!  Go to Katy's fun blog to learn how you can help and also be entered into the giveaway. 

I'm giving one illustration and one embroidery pattern set from my shop....winner chooses!

Here's just a few ideas......

Visit my shop to see more.....   :) 

Giveaway ends Wednesday, June 29th, so hurry on over!

Tasha

my first three

Over the weekend I was able to get started on my Farmer's Wife Quilt-a-long blocks....

and so far I'm liking the little sweeties.....

and when I say little, I mean little.....they're only 6"X 6"....smaller than what I am used to peicing anyway.  It actually makes them cuter! 

Now I admit, going through the book, I was intruiged, but a little skeptical.  I mean the style and colors are not what I am used to either, so even though I was excited to get going, it was a little bit of a leap of faith...that's a little dramatic, but you get what I'm saying.  (yes?)

For example:

This is what the page for piecing the Big Dipper looks like:

And this is what I made:

BIG DIPPER {6}

So, as you can see, the fabrics can totally change the look and feel of the block. 

MOTHER'S DREAM {58}

In the book, Mother's Dream also looked a little boring to me, but I like the name of it, so I went for it and I actually love this one! The sizing really makes it a cutie.  

BASKET WEAVE {4}

Basket Weave seemed easy enough for starters, but I did sway from the way I layed it out.  Not sure if it's my favorite, but it'll work fine since I'm not making another.  ;)

Okay, so the only question I have for anyone else who is farmer-ing is this:

When I complete my blocks they are about 6.5" X 6.5".....the book says they are suppose to be 6 X 6.....is that when they are all finished off in the quilt or should I be trimming each block down to 6 X 6 ????  If you know, please inform me!!  So far I 've just left mine alone, no trimming. 

Now for fun, here's my new anthropologie mug full of cuteness!  

I know, it's random.  Cute. But random. 

And you gotta love those little strawberries!  YUM-O!

Today I am so happy it's going to be a sunny week!  It will help me be productive since I have a ka-trillion (or so) things to do. 

Wish me luck!  ;)

Tasha

the farmer takes another wife.....

Yep, I'm jumpin on the bandwagon here!  The Farmer's Wife Quilt-A-long has already started on Flickr, but I'm joining in anyway.

After seeing some of my favorite girls join up and other inspiring quilters here and there around the quilty blog world, I finally checked in on the group and couldn't resist picking up the book just as fast as my little (big!) car could take me.

As of a couple days ago, the book was on sale at my local Joann's for about $16 after tax.  I called ahead and had them save a copy for me at the desk, so it was a quick stop for me.  Which is good not to meander too much at the craft store!

The book is really interesting because it shares the answers from 1920's farm wifes to the question "Do you want your daughter to marry a farmer?"  Each of the women have 2 blocks in the book. 

I recieved some oh, so lovely fabrics from a swap last week and the precious little stack is begging to be put to some sewing love!  Perfect for some farmer's wifing if you ask me.  ;)

(thank you miss sweet and lovely person!! ;))

Some of the funny ladies in the Farmer's Wife group had me giggling with their comments that perhaps they couldn't quite live up to being a Farmer's Wife....it is 111 blocks!.....so they may just end up being the Farmer's Girlfreind or some even a Mistress!  (You know they may only get to making about half the blocks!).  Honestly, being just a girlfriend sounded good to me!  I figured instead of doing the 2 blocks a week, I'll probably just do one.  

I think someone said something like "...all the fun, but no commitment".....some seriously funny company.

So, I've gathered me up a little inspiration.......

.........and I can't wait to get going!   

How about you, did you always want to be a Farmer's Wife?  Well, you're in luck....you can! 

Happy Weekend.  :)

Tasha 

sunny sunday tradition

 

We've always loved a good Sunday breakfast.....waffles or french toast, hashbrowns, sausage or bacon, fruit and juice.....the works! 

This Sunday the sun was shining and the backyard seemed to be begging for visitors.  So, the table, chairs, a pretty vintage sheet, a preschool potted plant and some favorite dishes were collected up and set out on the back lawn.

I didn't fuss too much about picture perfect arrangements or whether or not our cups matched. 

Mainly, I wanted a moment of pure happiness, of peace and quiet, for my busy (noisy!) family.

 

Sitting together in the fresh sunshine truly cheered us and brightened our morning! 

Here's proof: 

(okay, really it's just what happens when I'm trying to take pictures)

I'm definitly sensing a new tradition for sunny Sunday mornings. 

What about you?  Do you have some sunny day traditions?  I'd love to hear!

Tasha

some R & R

Saturday we visted the beach with family for some good old fashioned R & R.....much needed after a busy week for both my husband and I.  We seriously just sat and watched the kids play for a good portion of our time.

They were so very happy! 

And me too! 

Afterwards we found the coolest little retro diner to eat at called Nifty Fifties!  It was all decked out in pink and aqua!  The kids loved sitting at the counter and pretty much occupied that area!

My 3 with their cones.....my older 2 weren't with us.  :(

Silly cousins!

Me and Kerri with our Nifty-Fifties postcards!

We had a great weekend and look forward to more trips to the beach this summer.....

P.S.

Thanks to all who stopped by the shop for my sale last week!  It turned out great, so it was a lot of fun for me.  I'd give you all a hug if I could!  :)

Have a fabulous week!

Tasha

Sewing Class

I'm happy to have completed my trio of little drawings called "The Quilt Shoppe Mini Series"!

This one was really fun adding in all the sewing details and getting to decide on more hair and outfit selections.

I also had fun switching around the scallop colors and the backgrounds....

Oh, the possibilities!

Here's a closer look:

What do you think?  Do you like the cute colors or do you prefer something more nuetral? 

Do you have a favorite?  I surely do hope so!   

For now, the pink and aqua versions are available in the shop!

Remember, my sale goes through Sunday, June 5th and it's for anything in my shop.....at checkout just enter coupon code FRIENDS30 for 30% off! 

Now, don't you feel like sewing?

Tasha