Friday Finish - 06/02/17

Well Sharla finished her True Colors quilt....Yeah!!!! We didn't really have a pattern for this one, Sharla saw a quilt she liked on Pinterest, but the link didn't lead to a pattern, so I used EQ to create one. We just played with the sizes until we got the best use of a fat quarter. Then she decided to sash it, which the original quilt did do. When we started to cut the quilt we realized the kit she purchased had more quarter yard cuts not fat quarters. So I gave her my FQ bundle to use. The pattern I plan on using can use either/or. She also decided she didn't want to use all the fabrics in the bundle, but the kit she got had some 1/2 yard cuts in it as well, so we cut the extras from those fabrics. I think it turned out very nice.

I think I may have converted her to a Tula Pink fan. She really loves the bright colors in this one. I saw her scoping out the latest bundle by Tula. But we are on a strict fabric diet until July when we count up our piggy banks. We too the top to the gazebo to photograph because it was late afternoon and the sun was really bright and we needed the shade.

We snapped a few photos and were on our way. She picked the orange and pink fabric in bottom row for her backing and the lazy yellow stripe for the binding. It will definitely be a bright and cheerful quilt. It is pretty large too, I think it is 80 x 100 right now, so after quilting and washing it will most like be used on her bed. She didn't get her other May quilt done, but I think she still is happy, because she really wanted to do this one.

We are still both making good progress on our #100days100blocks2017, we've posted 27 days as of today, and both have worked ahead so that we can be prepared and not sewing at the last minute. I've already started working on my June quilt, and she will start hers this weekend. So we are doing good!!! I am linking up with Can I Get A Whoop Whoop @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict,  Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation, Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts, and Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday @ chezzetcook. I'll be back on Sunday to report my numbers for the week and show you our blocks for the week.

Friday Finish - 03/31/17

Well Sharla finished her Strip Box - Summerfest flimsy last Sunday. So that makes three finishes for her so far this year. She is even planning on trying for 2 in May since she will have a long weekend. Strip Box is a pattern by Frivolous Necessity and is a jelly roll pattern. But she didn't exactly follow the pattern. It is supposed to be random strips framing a rail fence, but she had in her mind it was supposed to all of the same fabric framing. So it doesn't really match the pattern, but it is still really pretty.

We had an added issue that she started this quilt before her eyes were fixed and although she didn't have to re-sew any seams, we found that she was taking a larger 1/4" seam before than she is now. So once all the blocks were made I squared them up for her. She love Fig Tree & Co. fabric and we laugh about this one being from her orange phase.

The fabrics are very pretty and she loves it.  The quilt is supposed to be 84" x 96", but since I had to trim about 1/4" off of each block, I'm guessing it is about two inches shorter all around.  I forgot to measure it to know the exact size. We carried it in the car for a week waiting for the wind to die down or it to not be raining, and it took until yesterday for that to happen. We had a couple of pretty big storms this week, in fact Sunday night we had some major hail. Enough that we will most likely need a new roof. And so we avoided laying the quilt on the ground for as long as possible so it could dry up some and even then we had to deal with some wind issues. But it wasn't as bad as last week.

We've already pulled Sharla's April project, that we call Big Blue Flowers. It is the only fabric that Hollywood has ever really reacted too, and for some reason he loves the backing fabric for the project. Every time we have it out he is all over it.  So I think in the end it will end up being his quilt, but maybe she won't share (hahah...he has her eating out of his paw). I made some progress already on my April project, so I might even get two projects done (I know wishful thinking, but I believe in dreaming big. For now I'm linking up with  Can I Get A Whoop Whoop @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict,  Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation, Crazy Mom Quilts and Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts.

Sunday Stash - 03/05/17

Does fabric you win count as bought? Part of me says it was free so it shouldn't count, but part of me says that it was acquired whether I paid for it or not. That was the big question for me this week because I was lucky enough to win some fabric from a giveaway at Brights On White. Lauren has a cool YouTube channel and I subscribed to her channel and won approximately 2 yard so fabric. The fabric is from Kate Spain's Jingle line and I think it will be perfect for some Christmas table runners.

Now I might have fought harder against counting free fabric, but I also have a number for my used column that out weighs what I received. I blogged about it on Friday. Sharla finished her Summerfest flimsy, so we get to count the fabric for that this week. It turned out beautifully, bright and cheerful which was exactly what she wanted. She is very happy with it.

So here are my totals for the week and year to date

Fabric Used this Week: 7 1/2 yards
Fabric Used year to Date: 68 5/8 yards
Fabric Added this Week: 2 yards
Fabric Added Year to Date: 10 1/2 yards
Net Fabric for 2017: 58 1/8 yards used

I actually used a little more because I finished the front for Mecca's pillow shams, but I've not calculated the fabric usage yet, so I will leave that for next week. Her quilt is trimmed and the binding is pieced and I hope to work on it tomorrow and Tuesday. I've also started cutting my City Streets, so lots of things in the works around here. Today I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times - Sunday Stash.  I hope you have a week filled with joy and love!!!!

Friday Finish - 03/03/17

I'm happy to say we have another finish. Sharla finished her Summerfest flimsy on Sunday afternoon and we finally got some photos of it yesterday. There is no real pattern it is simply layer cake squares sewn in columns with sashing between the columns.

The bright cheerful colors were hard to photograph in the afternoon sun, but we kept trying until we got at least a few good pictures. I know she is anxiously awaiting this one being quilted because it's spring colors will be perfect on her bed. The flimsy is 94 x 99 and used almost all of two layer cakes. I think she had 4 squares she didn't use.

For Sharla is doing so well finishing one quilt a month, I've told her I'm going to start pushing her to do 1 1/2 or 2 a month.  I'm not sure it will work, but I love pushing her just for the fun of it. We have also been looking for spots to get better photographs of the quilts, but since most of the time we are doing the photo sessions after work, we've not found any great spots. But we did stumble on a cute rusted fence yesterday and snapped a couple there.

As much as she wants this one quilted, I think it is going to be a little while. I have to finish binding Mecca's, then quilting the shams, then I want to do a couple that are not quite this large. But hopefully I will get this one done before Spring is over. Today and I am linking up my finish with Can I Get A Whoop Whoop @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict, Finish It Up Friday @ Crazy Mom Quilts, Needle and Thread Thursday @ My Quilt Infatuation, Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts and Fabric Frenzy Friday @ Fort Worth Fabric Studio.

Sunday Stash - 02/05/17

Before getting into my stash report, I have to take a minute and wish my baby sister a very happy birthday. She turns 51 today, now how she can be my baby sister and be 51 when I'm only 29 is a wonder that even the best scientist can't figure out. A lot has changed since the picture below was taken, we suffered through sharing a room as kids, survived losing our parents, plus so much more yet we have still remained the best of buddies. She is one of a kind and I wouldn't change her for anything...well a couple of million dollars...no not even for that.

Now on to the stash report, which is exactly the same as it was last week. If Sharla's birthday present has arrived on time it would have changed a small bit, but it doesn't arrive until tomorrow, so no change.

Fabric Used this Week: 0

Fabric Used year to Date: 25 1/4 yards

Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards

Fabric Added Year to Date: 0 yards

Net Fabric for 2017: 25 1/4 yards used

I have made more progress on my cross quilt, but that has moved to the back burner as I work on the backing for Mecca's quilt. I have to get some white batting and hopefully I will start quilting on it this week. I think it will take me more time than normal to get it quilted since it is 108 x 108, but it won't get finished if I don't start. For now I will be linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times Sunday Stash. I hope each of you has a great week!!!!

Pages for May

It has been a busy month, and I didn't get much scrapped.  I was too busy quilting.  But I did get two pages created for Trixie Scraps Designs, so I thought I would show those to you.

First is one I created for the word challenge on her blog.  It is a simple layout using Heart of a Friend Value Bundle, which is a fantastic kit.  I picked the word "friend" for everyone to use, and so it was an easy choice for me to use a photo of Sharla, since she is my best friend.

Next up on Memorial Day I was missing my mom and dad, so I decided to do a layout remembering them.  I used the kit Remembering You Value Bundle, which is great for these types of pages.  The photo was taken on a trip to the Grand Canyon.  I chopped Sharla and I out of it (hehehe).

Both of these kits are available and I linked the kit names to her store.  If you do digital scrapbooking they are a great for your stash.

April Layouts

I do not know what happened to April.  I swear it was just yesterday that it started and now it is almost done.  It has been a busy month, but really not too bad.  I did get a few layouts done this month for Trixie Scraps Designs.

The first one I did was for the Photo Challenge on her blog. I was leading the challenge so I got to pick the theme and it was Spring.  There is nothing greater than all the wonderful spring flowers.  I  used the kit Love in  the Garden Value Bundle because of the cheerful colors.  I had a great bluebonnet photo I wanted to use and the blues in this kit were perfect for it.

Next I did a layout with my favorite furry baby...yep the one and only Tucker Joe.  I used the kit Best Year Ever, which I find myself going back to over and over again.  I think it is because I love the colors and elements in the kit.  And isn't that face just too cute!!

Next I did the font challenge at Ginger Scraps using Triumphant Value Bundle.  This is another kit that I use over and over because the colors work with so many photos.  The photos are of Sharla and Cooper.  I still miss that little grey ball of fur.  

And my last layout was for the Recipe Challenge at Ginger Scraps and I used the Nature Walk Value Bundle.  I really like this kit because of the colors.  I used this kit because I thought the colors really made the photo pop.  And yes because I love the little stick element...I know it is silly, but there are elements that I just love to use and that is one of them.

That is my Trixie Scraps layouts for April.  If you don't have any of these kits I recommend them highly.  I have used the all multiple times.  You can find all of her products in her store and each kit name is linked.

October Layouts

Ohhh my can I just say October has been a busy month!!!!  We had all of our floors replaced last week.  Yes every single inch of floor space, which meant everything in my house has been moved at least once, somethings several times.  I love the new floors but am so glad I don't have to do this again anytime soon.  Luckily I got to do lots of layouts before this week to show you.

First I will show you a layout of my new floors.  I used October Templatetopia by North Meets South Studios, a wonderful set of templates that make doing layout easy.  And I also used Picture A Family Bundle by Trixie Scraps Designs.  I love the colors of that kit.  The photos aren't wonderful because I used my phone, but you get the drift.

Next up is a layout I did using Believe In Your Dreams by North Meets South Studios.  It has been created for the Gingerscraps Scrapping Survivor contest and it is just too cute.  When I saw the red shoes it just reminded me of some photos of Callie and this is what I created.

Next is a layout I did for the Scrapping Survivor contest.  It was a challenge because it required a large b/w photo and two color photos.  Then it also required colored and black and white elements.  I decided to use Sunshine Day Bundle by Trixie Scraps Designs and a ribbon from the Believe In Your Dreams.  I used pictures of my little sunshine boy.

Now for my layout using Triumphant Bundle.  This was Trixie Scraps GGI pieces and I love the colors.  I used a picture of Sharla when she was learning to use her new leg.  I really believe she has done so well with this process.

I am not a big Halloween fan.  Don't get me wrong, who doesn't love the candy, but I'm not big on dressing up for the day and neither is Cooper.  He wasn't happy to be wearing a sweet pea costume but I think he was super cute.  I used Witches Brew by North Meets South Studios for this one.  I have to say the kit is super fun!!!!

Next up is a layout I struggled with, I'm not into the Ghoul School stuff, in fact I had never heard of it, but this collab by Trixie Scraps Designs and Ponytails Designs is just too cute.  I love the colors, the bright colors with the grey is really cool.  I found a silly photo of me...yes me and made it work.

And my last layout for now is using God Gave Me You by Trixie Scraps Designs. The pieces are simply beautiful.  I love the colors, browns with touches of cream and pink.  I think this is my new favorite kit!! I used a photo of Ariella, because I thought her sweet smile went so well with the kit.

That is it for now, I recommend all of these kits.  They are beautiful and such fun to use.  And you should get them for your stash as soon as possible!!!!

September Layouts

I cannot believe that September is almost over, why is time passing so fast??? Am I getting old....DON'T answer that!!!!!  Well September has been a busy month, so far we've made progress on getting the floors replaced, if all goes well it will happen in two weeks.  We also have a new addition to the family.  Yes Cole has adopted a puppy, aka Hollywood.  He has boundless energy, much more than any of the people or other dogs in the house.  Hopefully I will get some good pictures of him soon and ya'll can see him.

Now this month I did do some layouts, so let me show them to you.  First is one I did using September Templatetopia by North Meets South Studios as well as Apples for Teacher Value Bundle and Sunshine Day both by Trixie Scraps Designs.  The photos are of Tucker and his new blankie, and that mean Cooper who insisted on sharing it with him.

Next up is a layout I did using Picture a Family by Trixie Scraps.  The kit was part of the September 2013 Scrap Pack available at Scrap Stacks.  The photos are Callie and Watson, one from when she first got him and one a little more recent.  He has definitely grown into a big boy.

Next up I did a layout using Autumn Spice by Trixie Scraps Designs, Designs by Connie Prince and Aprilisa Designs.  The kit was created as part of the September Art Social Kit for MSA.  The photo is of Callie and Sharla.  It was taken several years ago, but is one of my favorite photos of the two of them.

And last but not least is a layout using New Kid in Class Value Bundle by Trixie Scraps Designs. The photo is something I rarely use, and that is a photo of me.  Yeah that cute chipmunk cheeked girl is me.  We won't talk about how many years ago it was!!!!

I have to say I love all of these kits, so if I were you I would pick them up right away!!!!  For other great kits be sure to check out Trixie Scraps Designs Store.

July Layouts

I can't believe July is almost over, it seems like it just started yesterday. I have my July quilt cut out, but not a single block sewn on it. Hopefully I will get some done this week. I won't finish it but hopefully I will at least start it. Sharla is doing better, but still in a wheelchair, so my days are much busier than normal. Luckily I did get some layouts done to show you. First up is one using July Templatetopia by North Meets South Studios. I love those templates they just make everything easier. I also used Heart of a Friend Bundle by Trixie Scraps Designs. The photos are Tina and Ariella at her birthday party.

Up next is one I made using Love in the Garden pieces. If you love gnomes you will definitely want to get this kit. It is just so so so cute!!!! The photo is Callie and her "Beau".

Next up is a layout I did for a challenge on Trixie Scraps' Blog. It was a word challenge and the word was "Hot". I used King of the Pride for this one, because I thought the colors really worked with the word. I love the rich colors!!! The photos are Callie and Cole on Jockey Ridge.

And last but not least is the a layout I made using Got Glasses pieces. I love the colors on this one, and such wonderful elements. The glasses are just beyond cute!!!! The photo is Sharla, not really wanting me to take her picture, but alas I won that one..hehehe.

Ok that is it for how, but make sure you pick up some of these kits, they will be wonderful additions to your stash!!!!

iNSD and Lots of Goodies

Did you know that today is iNSD (International Scrapbook Day) which means lots of sales, challenges, prizes and so forth.  Unfortunately I'm working and broke, so not much shopping or games for me, but I love to look.  If you are interested in digital scrapbooking this is a great weekend to get some deals.  Today I'm going to show you some layouts I made with kits by the wonderful Trixie Scraps Designs. She has a 50% off sale going on this weekend so you really need to visit her store.

First up is May Templatetopia by North Meets South Studios (aka Trixie Scraps and Connie Prince).  I love their templates, they make putting together a layout super simple. But they layout still look wonderful.  I also used Heart Of A Friend Bundle, because the colors in that kit just make me happy.  The photos are of Sharla's log cabin quilt.  We just finished a class and I think her's turned out super!!!!

My next two layouts use Trixie's Grab Bag for iNSD called Social Butterfly. I think she hit this one out of the ball park.  The colors are wonderful and the elements are just great.  Plus the grab bag has page starters. I don't normally use them, but I couldn't resist.  The second layout went together in about 5 minutes, because all I had to do was add photos and a few touches.  Both of these layouts feature the biggest social butterfly in my life...Ms Callie!!!!

And lastly is a layout I made using Spring Fling pieces. These are Trixies pieces for the Ginger Scraps May Buffet.  I love the soft colors with the grey, a wonderful mix.  I used photos from Ariella's 2nd birthday party. She was a little overwhelmed by Chuck E Cheese, so she wasn't the happiest of little girls.

Make sure you head over to Trixie's Store and pick up some of her wonderful goodies this weekend while they are on sale!!!!!!

So Much....

Ok April has sped by so fast. I swear I've started to post layouts 2 or 3 times, but then get distracted...squirrel. Yes I'm easily diverted. But today I'm going to show you layouts I've made using Trixie Scraps Designs kits. And she has had some great ones this month. First up is April Templatetopia and Heart of a Friend Bundle. Templatetopia is always a good deal, so you want to hurry and pick it up before it goes away.

Second up is Prima Ballerina a beautiful kit that is perfect for all your dance photos.  It is a wonderful combination of pinks and grays that really looks sophisticated.

Now for my favorite kit and probably my most favorite layout in a long time. The kit is It's Her Birthday and it is so bright and cheery.  I also used April Templatetopia.

And my last layout uses It's Her Birthday as well.  And features the same birthday girl, just one year later.  I love the mix of colors in this kit, they really go with so many things.

Now make sure you head over to Trixie Scraps Designs' store as soon as possible and pick up all of these wonderful kits!!!!

February Templatetopia and Heart of a Friend

Ok I have two layouts to show ya'll. The first I made using February Templatetopia by North Meets South Studios and If the Slipper Fits by Trixie Scraps Designs. I love the Templatetopia packs because they are such a great deal 4 pack for $3.99 (so 16 templates at basically 25 cents each). For those that know and love me, you know my favorite color is purple and I've been wanting to do a purple quilt for me. So I did one and here is the page I scrapped about it.

My next page is using February Templatetopia again and Heart of a Friend by Trixie Scraps Designs. I really love this collection, the colors are wonderful and she puts together fantastic kits. Each piece is currently only $1 during the Gotta Get sales. The photos are of my bestie...Sharla.

That is it for now. Make sure you head over and pick up Heart of a Friend while it is on sale and get February Templatetopia and February Templatetopia while you're at it.

January Templatetopia and Spunky Monkey

Ok I'm going to show you two layouts today. The first I used January Templatetopia which is packed with great templates by North Meets South Studios. I also used Sweetened With Gratitude Bundle one of my all time favorite kits. The photos are of my baby boy Tucker, looking very sweet.

The second layout is using Trixie Scraps Designs newest kit called Spunky Monkey which is her GGI pieces (so right now each piece is only $1) and I also used her Layer Lovers Vol. 4. Now this kit couldn't have been more perfect for me to scrap the family "monkey" aka Sharla.

Make sure you head over and pick of these kits asap, especially if you want the super deal of GGI.

Catching Up

It seems like forever since I blogged. Life has been busy. Yes I have been scrapping, but not as much as normal. It seems like life is passing by very very quickly these days. So today you are going to get to see several layouts, done with beautiful kits by Trixie Scraps Designs. She has been creating some wonderful kits!!! First up is a layout I did for a challenge on her blog...Trixie Scraps Blog. It was a word challenge and I selected the word Grateful. It has been a hard year on my family, but we still know we have lots to be grateful about. The layout uses Trixie's After 10 Years Bundle, which I have to say is one of my newest favorites. I love the colors. The photo is Sharla getting her definitive prosthesis, and can I say I'm so proud of her.

My next layout is using November Templatetopia by North Meets South Studios and That’s My Boy by Trixie Scraps. I love the templates Trixie Scraps and Connie Prince create, they are easy to use and make the pages look great. The photos on this one are of my #1 boy, Tucker. He had just been groomed, so he is looking sharp.

Next up is a layout using the You Matter Bundle. It is a wonderful set, with colors that I love (yep pink/green). Trixie always has great elements in her kits and this one is no exception. It is another page of Sharla and her new "Gertie". I saw this quote on pinterest and it just screamed Sharla to me and so I made it my title.

My last one for the day is using Sweetened With Gratitude which is Trixie's GAB pieces and I really have to say she knocked this one out of the park. I love the colors and the elements and the word arts are perfect!!!! I used an old photo of Mom, Dad, Sharla and I at the Grand Canyon. With the holidays approaching, I'm missing Mom and Dad more and more.

That wraps up things for now, but make sure you head over to Trixie Scraps Design Store and pick up these kits, you won't regret it!!!!!

Sweet Spring & Freebie

Happy Thursday all, I can't believe it is already Thursday, I don't know where the week has gone. But I am finally here blogging about a a new release by Digi-designs by Nicole called Sweet Spring. It is a beautiful kit, packed with great elements and fun papers.

I used a picture of Sharla for this layout. We went out a couple of weeks ago to photograph spring flowers. I can't tell you how happy I am that she is moving so well, and I know she is happy too. I love the soft colors in the kit and all the flower elements.

I took the cluster off of my layout and put it into a freebie for you. Simply click on the preview to download. Feel free to leave a comment if you want, I always enjoying hearing from ya'll.

After you download the freebie make sure you head over to Stuff to Scrap and pick up Sweet Spring for your stash.