Author Archives: onecreativefamily

Today has found me doing some quilting, not much, and listening to sales men.  We are looking to replace our windows.  Goodness anywhere from $10,000-25,000.  This is crazy.  Think of the fabric we could get…..But when the temp outside is 24 degrees with the windchill single didgets, windows are better.  New projects.  What to doContinue reading “Evening all”

Alicia is making some of the cuties dolls and sleepers for some sales this summer.  I am so happy that she is enjoying sewing.  She likes to come over and “shop” at Mom’s house.  I wonder why, you think it has something to with the price is right? I am still quilting my Labyrinth quiltContinue reading “Wednesday”

This morning I was up early and ready to sandwich my quilt.  Measured backing fabric and batting, cut to size, ironed all and put it together.  As I started to pin the last corner some how I had it laid out on my table crooked.  So unpinned it all. Laid it out on the floor,Continue reading “Frustrated Monday”

As I sat today watching our new President being sworn in I felt such pride in our Nation.  It made me realize it isn’t the people in Washington who make us a Great People.  It is us, you and me.  It doesn’t matter who is our President, the traditions, ceremonies, and happenings of the dayContinue reading “A New Day in the USA”

If anyone is interested, here is how I made my tortilla warmer.  To start with I cut 2 11″ circles out of the outside fabric, 2 from lining fabric, and 2 from quilt batting.( I use 100% cotton this way throw in washer and dryer).    Then stacking right sides together 1 of each fabric,Continue reading “Tortilla Warmers”

After reading several Scrap Happy Posts I got to work. Sunday I made this wall organizer. All fabric in my stash.  I am going to make some more.  Then started to work on some Tortilla warmers.  Want something fast and fun for a quick Hostess gift this is it.  Tomorrow I will show you howContinue reading “Using what I have”

Here I am again, like my Dad uused to say, just like a bad penny, keeps turning up.  We didn’t get the ice the weatherman was calling for and for that I am very happy.  After finishing the quilt top I rearranged my sewing room and now I am ready to start some new projects.Continue reading “ME Again”

Woke up this morning to 1/4th inch of ice outside.  As I look outside my window the neighbor’s driveway looks like a sheet of glass.  The trees look like they have been sprinkled with glitter and water.  We will get more of this wonderful stuff(NOT) tonight and into tomorrow.  So when weather says “You can’tContinue reading “ICE is here.”

As I read through your blogs this morning I have decided to do some of these.  Things I will start on today. 1.) Quilting Notebook….thank you Lori Kennedy, The Inbox Jaunt 2.) Applique more…thank you Texas Quilter, Chopin – A Passionate Quilter, and farmhousequiltsblog 3.) Finish up some WIPs and organize my room more. 4.) Plan some embroideryContinue reading “Inspired today”

Been working on Labyrinth lately and need to put 2 more borders on it.  As soon as I get this done I will post a pic.  Now this is were I struggle the most,  I look at it for a long time before I can decide on a design for the quilting.  I do likeContinue reading “Labyrinth is almost finished”