alittlesweetness

farming

This morning I woke up to a small episode of vertigo, (blah.) so I've been poking around the house today and thankfully I've been able to sew a little.  I had to be careful not to stand and lean over the table or tilt my head as I was cutting or I'd start to fall over!  I've had it much worse before, so I'm just happy it's not like that this time.  

I'm pretty badly behind on my Farmer's Wife blocks, but my stack is looking a little better now!  I have a whopping 18 now!  (woot!)

This round I decided to focus on just red and aqua.  I like how Krystine does that with her blocks....(decides on a couple of colors) ...it really helped me not get overwhelmed with fabrics and color choices.

I got some new fabrics from Kerri, which I love and made me want to sew!

Pretty huh?

For some reason I sew my blocks 3 at a time....?????????? It's like 2 isn't quite enough, but after 3 I need a break and I need to clean up the kitchen table....(that's where I sew).

This time I did Spiderweb, Friendship and Farmer's Daughter

 

SPIDERWEB {83}

 

FRIENDSHIP {39}

 

FARMER'S DAUGHTER {32}

Little story...

When I was sewing my Friendship block, I was confused as to why things weren't matching up!  I knew I had made a little error that I wasn't catching.  I called Kerri because I knew she had made this block before.  We talked for a few minutes about my block when I started listing off the template #'s ....and whatdoyaknow...one of them was the wrong template!!!  By accident I had cut out the wrong one, but wasn't noticing it on my own.  I knew I just needed somebody else to catch my mistake for me.  My point in telling you this is so that if you run into troubles with a block, double check if you've cut the correct pieces.  Some of them are very similar!  If possible, call or email a fellow wifer....it helps to talk through what you've done.  Remember, I made a silly mistake before and talking with another wifer really helped.   

Moral of the story....

it's not easy being a Farmer's Wife...

...But OHHH, SO WORTH IT! 

Tasha

girl power

via www.youtube.com

I've wanted to share this cute little song and video that I spotted on another blog a little while back.  It's really all about believing in yourself and taking your chances.  Doing that thing (or things) that you maybe have always wanted to do.  I thought it is so fitting for all of us women  trying so hard to be the best in each area of our lives.  Family, work, relationships, personal things.  Improving on the weaknesses that we all have and also taking advantage of the blessings and strengths we have been given by a loving Father in Heaven.  Whatever those gifts may be, that we remember to be grateful and continue to believe in ourselves, even when things are difficult.  We all have difficulties, so this song just will absolutely make you want to keep trying!!  I PROMISE!! 

This video features Stephanie Nielson of Nie Nie Dialogues and her children.  I followed her story when it happened and I still check in on her from time to time and she is an amazing (AMAZING!!!) example of never giving up.  The two little girls in the video where they are running, the brown hair and the red hair, are Stephanie's.  (just FYI)  I'm sure some of you have seen the video, but I'm generally kind of slow when it comes to music.  And videos. And most things cool.  ;)

Thanks for listening to my little rambling today.   

Have an extra fabulous weekend!!!

Lots of love,

Tasha

after the storm.....

So, after I had written my last post, we had more snow and then ice rain which lead to power outages all over the area.  It didn't take us long to realize this wasn't going to be over in a few hours so we packed up the family and went to stay with relatives for a couple of days.  We were lucky it wasn't longer for us without power because many homes around us, businesses and traffic lights went longer.  We were so happy we had family that offered to let us come stay!!  While I was there I was able to finish up my little Vintage Bow Tie quilt. (yay!)  After an adventurous weekend, we are back home where I think all is well.  The sun is shining, snow melted/washed away and now I just have some catching up to do.  Shop to-do's, secret to-do's and house to-do's.  

But first, I want to show you my completed little quilty!

I ended up liking the smaller size I made because I think it works well for the wall.

If you are interested in making a Bow Tie quilt, it's a simple process.  Start with 4" squares and lots of fabric scraps/small pieces.  Creating the triangle in the corner of the 4" solid square is just like you would for a wonky star.  I learned how to do a wonky star from The Silly BooDilly blog.  Just look at the 4th, 5th and 6th pictures down and you will see how to do it.  (Easy Peasy)  Trim each block with a fabric scrap sewn to it, to 4".  Take two squares to create the bow tie shape, then 2 other solid squares to create the whole block.....so there are 4 squares that create one block. When you have all your blocks made, sew those together.  Jolene from Blue Elephant Stitches inspired my quilt and explained to me how she made hers.

Yay for inspiration and helpful quilters!!!   :)

My mantle display was made possible by a couple of sweet church friends who surprised me with the darling framed Happy Place print....they said they thought of me when they saw it, which meant alot to me.  They are two wonderful gals that I appreciate very much!  ;)

Now, on to those to-do's!!

Tasha

snowing and sewing

Snow has finally visited us, so we've had an interesting week.  The kids have been home so there is lots of winter clothing items draped and hanging everywhere, all over the house.  Every coat, hat, sweatshirt, pair of jeans, pajama bottoms, mittens, snow boots, snow pants and sox.

And I mean Every. Where. 

Throw in a lot of sewing by me and a blueberry waffle breakfast and you've got....well...you can imagine I'm sure. (a super big mess)

One thing I've been working on is my Vintage Bow Tie quilt, inspired by this one.  I've got the top all finished now, so I'm hoping to sneak in the quilting and binding in the next couple days. 

The little bow ties are so simple to make and they are fun because you can think up a ka-trillion different fabric combinations to use. 

I've made a small size because I think I just might hang it up on a wall somewhere.  Although I keep wondering if I should have made it bigger, like a lap size.  Hmmm? 

For now, time to get this place pulled together for another round of snow clothes and sewing. 

Bring it on. 

Tasha

the swing of things

Is it just me, or is it difficult to get back into the swing of things after the holidays?  I think I've been particularly slow at it this year.  One clue is that I still have a few holiday decorations lingering around that absolutely must be put away immediatly.  Or else.

For Christmas I was able to turn my hexies into something for Ava.  I decided on a doll quilt in the end because I also got her a vintage doll crib and a couple of new baby dolls, so I thought it was more fitting than a pillow.

 

I'm not sure I'm totally crazy over it, but I do think it's plenty cute enough to be loved.  The part that bugs me is the aqua strips on top and bottom.  It's sort of too late now though. 

I didn't do batting inside, just some fluffy pink minky-type fabric on the back and I quilted it pretty lightly, so it's nice a cuddly.....perfect for wrapping around baby dolls.

See, someone is very happy about it, so I think it worked out.

Now, it's off to put away some decorations.  Like immediatly!

Tasha