One Creative Family

As I watched Fons and Porter special “Quilts of Valor”  I was very inspired.  I come from a family of people who have served in the Military and wanted to honor some very special people.  My oldest brother was a Navy Seabee, and served in Viet Nam.

I made the following quilt for him.  For the center I drew the Logo for the Seabees, appliqued it, added the color bars for where he served, and dates of service.

Had to put it on the Texas Flag.  Second quilt was for my husband who was in the Air Force.

 

Good morning on this beautiful Sunday morning.  Yesterday was spent very busy, mainly playing with Destiny.  She will be with us again today and so I am getting this out early.  I hope that this little picture is a sample of what is to come in the future.  That I have 1 out of 5 granddaughters who will want to quilt. 

She will sit and wait till I make the stitches and then she grabs the needle and pulls it up.  She hasn’t grasped the concept of putting the needle into the fabric.  Once she does we will move to cardboard shapes, plastic blunt needles and yarn.  The other granddaughters like that and we would sew.

Who knows they may all enjoy doing this as they get older.  I have sewed with all the girls in one way or another and they have all become crafters in one way or another.

 

Today I am making some potato bags.  To cook potatoes in and corn on the cob.  Keeps them moist and hot.  Put a potato in the bag and microwave it.  Do not punch holes in the potato, and cook.   Skin is soft and not tough.  We love them.  Pictures to come tomorrow.

 

Remember… “I know I’m somebody, ’cause God don’t make no junk!”

 

This morning I was checking Facebook and saw a post from one of my Daughters. During the storm last night the walnut tree by her driveway lost a large branch and her driveway was blocked.  Gary and I headed over with the trusty chainsaw, leaf bags, rakes, clippers and what ever we thought we needed.  After 3 hours, and 9 large leaf bags later all is cleaned up and we also helped her weed eat her yard.  It has been too wet to mow and her front yard was getting tall.  Told Gary on the way home I wanted to quilt this afternoon.  Yea, right.  The  check engine light came on in the SUV so Toyota here we come.  Ended up tires needed to be rotated.  Evening has come and I am going to start sandwiching a lap quilt.

This is the latest quilt.  It is a Robert Kauffman kit.  First time for a quilt and I really enjoyed it.  I am going to use the left over fabric to make a few pillows to match.

Alicia is still nursing “tennis elbow, and carpel tunnel” in her right arm from too much crocheting.  She is now moved to fabric and is making some coasters.  I am glad to see that she is beginning to enjoy sewing.  I will be anxious to see what she is making. I saw one last night and she seems to be doing a great job.  Hopefully tomorrow or Sunday I will have some pictures to show you.

I would like to ask everyone that reads this to be honest and let me know if I start rambling or get too boring.  I don’t want either and do so appreciate honesty.  I promise not to take it personally especially since I am asking.

One important thing to remember… “Never squat when wearing spurs.”  Just think about it.

 

 

I would like to say thank you to Nero III for drawing One Creative Family in their giveaway.  We were awarded with a precious pink needle book.  I am so excited.  If you haven’t seen their blog  you have to check it out.  I have fallen in love with Nero.

I did find a new snack and got it today in a bigger bag as Hubby like it too.  It is “Skinny popcorn”  It is already popped and has no salt, or very little.  Only 35 calories per cup full.  Pretty good stuff.

I am getting ready to start on some table runners.  I will be spending time going thru books to see which ones I want to start on.  Since fall is creeping up on us I will be using the fall colors.  My favorite, vibrant golds, rust, orange.  Nothing like it.

It has been raining the last 2 days and if not raining then humid as can be.  I do feel for the people in the South East US who have been hit by floods.  So I will stop complaining.  Farmers in our area are very happy and hubby is too.  Grass is growing and still green (then he realizes he has to mow, not happy with that idea), all in all not a bad day.

Just remember:  Don’t sweat the small stuff…in the greater scheme of life it is all small stuff.

 

I am hooked on these blogs.  I look forward to seeing what everyone is up to.  What you are working on and what you have accomplished.  Thank you for letting us join your world.  This community is so welcoming and we can not imagine getting to know people from all over the world.  I love this.

Last night I made a list of the items to finish for our craft fair in September, but I keep looking at a wall hanging I have almost finished  I think I need to work on my angel today.  I have a crazy question for everyone…what do you snack on while in your studio or sewing room?

I am struggling to keep losing weight and I usually have some chocolate and a diet coke.  Today I am trying fresh veggies, and although they are good it isn’t working.  What is a good snack?

A big shout out and congratulations goes to Stephanie at Quilt’n Party for the “Lovely Blog Award.”  Congratulations.  If you haven’t already check out her blog.  Full of fun things.

Well now back to the angel.  She is calling.

 

I have my water and watermelon to snack on while visiting with all.  It is a cloudy day today (I hope it rains) and I have been going through the fabric taking stock of all my “treasures”.  As I look at this fabric I start thinking about what I want to make.  Today I will be working a few more totes . Gary has finished a few of his wood working projects for the Sept craft fair.  I love his work

The first picture are ribbon boxes out of walnut and maple, then the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Eagle in flight, Double Dragon clock.  The following is Psalm 23.

 

 

Continue reading “Tues, Aug 23rd”

Good morning, all.  Alicia and I were talking last night about today’s blog. We decided that this weeks question will be simple.  What do you like to snack on while you are working at your art?  I call it art, because no matter the medium, we all make some type of art.  If you prefer, craft, or hobby, then ok.  What do you keep for those times of being in your work area and into a  project?  Me, I always have either water or Diet Coke.  Diet Coke is my favorite.  To go with this I love chocolate, but since I am trying to lose weight, I  limit it to 1 small serving a day.  Always Diet Coke.  What do you like?  What helps you relax, go to that “happy place” where the creative juices run ramped?

Today I had to go to my sewing machine store for 1 thing, then had to look at all the new Janome and Baby Lock machines…found my favorite, but the price is a little steep, $3200. Good price for it, but with a vacation on the horizon, I will continue with what I have.  Nice to dream and drool some.  Then get to the real world.

Let us hear from you, and a huge THANK YOU for reading our blog.

Good morning all.  I have just enjoyed a wonderful visit from my oldest Granddaughter.  She is a freshman at college and was home for the weekend.  It seems like she has turned in to an amazing woman over night.  It is beautiful to see.  I have been in the “crafting” mode trying to get things ready for the next craft fair the end of September.  These microwave bowl holders are a big seller  I started these last night and finished them this morning.  I have to take a count of what I already have and how many more to make. 

Then on to peanut brittle.

I make jalapeno peanut brittle, regular peanut brittle, and pecan brittle.  We make it very thin.  Won’t pull the fillings out of your teeth when you eat it. Have a great day.

No sewing or quilting, but that is ok will be working on it this afternoon.  We had Ms. Destiny, our 20 month old granddaughter.  She was so much fun.  We built with her blocks, we sang, played with her babies, and she even helped me with some hand quilting.  She lets me hold the needle and put it in the material and she gets to pull the thread.  I think it is almost time to get shoe laces and cardboard with holes so she can sew also.  We will see in a few weeks.

Have a wonderful Saturday, get out and enjoy it some and be safe.

 

 

Well here is the tote and I will be adding a little Bling.  I gotta have my bling.