Ahh, wish it hadn't been so long since my last post!

For new years I had a resolution to post more often on my blog- my plan/hope was to post about once a week- well that has not happened this month. At the beginning of the month we put an offer in on a house and it was accepted. We got very excited about moving and I spent a lot of time packing, doing all the paperwork involved with purchasing a house, and cleaning this house. But the inspection didn't go so well- so it looks like we will not be moving as soon as planned. But, I guess that means I don't have to pack up all my craft things yet!

At the beginning of the month I got my K-State quilt back from the quilt shop. She did a tight stipple on the white part and a meandering stitch around the border and on the power cat. I love the way it turned out and I can't wait to get it to Bret's parents. I finished the binding last weekend and I also love how it turned out. Below are some pictures of the details.

Today I had a sewing fail- maybe. I am running in a Dog and Jog race next weekend and Penny is running with me. I wanted to make her a t-shirt for the race. I tried to make it out of one of my old t-shirts. My husband was so sweet and helped me figure out where to sew/cut. I think we may have over done it because it is a little tight. I may have her run a little with me this week to see if she looks uncomfortable- most likely I will just make her a K-state bandanna to wear-

She doesn't look too happy does she?

Progress on my Veggie Wreath.

Vegetable Wreath progress Feb 2010

Vegetable Wreath progress Feb 2011

I have been working on my vegetable wreath WIP for the past couple weeks. Last time I worked on it was about a year ago (Feb. 14th 2010). I got a big patch of lettuce done and also a mushroom. Don't know if I will keep working on it now- haven't planned that far ahead. Here are some pics of the progress- doesn't look like much, but its coming together!
Well, back to the basketball game- go Wildcats!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PENNY

A day late- but yesterday was Penny's Birthday. We celebrated by making her favorite- french toast with peanut butter on it. I can't believe she is one already. Today I am off work so I spent the morning cuddling with dogs, watching Grey's Anatomy and cross stitching. I am making a lot of progress on the vegetable wreath.

Well, better get up and going today- just wanted to share a few pics from Penny's birthday celebration!

Baby Shower Day

Today I went to a baby shower for my good friend. That means I get to post the projects that I gave to her. I was really excited to have her open them and I hope the new baby boy will love his blankie.

The project was similar to the quilt I made a few months ago for another friend's baby. It is a rag quilt made out of cozy flannel. I used the tutorial on this page. It is a pretty fast and easy way to make rag quilts and they come out so soft and cozy.

Back of the quilt- with the fuzzy part!

Back and front of the quilt.

Close up of the patterned flannel I used.

When I was finished I had some squares left over so I decided to make some matching burp clothes- you can't have too many of those, right. I enjoyed them and I think they are pretty cute.

I have been spending some time working on stitching too- making some progress on the Vegetable Wreath- if I get far enough I will post some progress pictures!

Happy Stitching and Happy Weekend!

A Sweet Valentine Giveaway

Lynn at Happiness is Cross Stitching is having a Valentine's Giveaway. I just had to enter- all of the items are so adorable. She also does a lot of very beautiful stitching. Hope I win!!