I can see clearly now, the junk is gone!

Finally, finally....12 years after first learning to quilt, I have finally gotten my fabric out of its under-bed bins and onto some shelving! Yes!!! This is an old LP shelf we got free from a record store that unfortch was closing...and it worked surprisingly well for fabric organization! SOOO happy this task is completed!

Our finally-finished King-sized bed quilt!

The pattern is "Bohemian Boxes"...coming soon from Scottie Dog Quilts!! The fabric is the Bleeker Street line--which I adore!!

Wallet and Grommet!!!

I love this bag! The Heather Ross fabric is one of my favorites...the little tadpoles and frogs in jars are just so enjoyable! The Amy Butler circle fabric is called "martini" and it so looks like little strings of olives.

The pattern is called "Wallet and Grommet" and it is so much fun! I love how the handles can be doubled or single, slung over-the-shoulder-style.

This bag makes me so happy! Thanks BrendaLou for all of the tips and tricks!!

Lately...(and not-so-lately)

The beginnings of our (now finally finished!) bedroom quilt.

A handprint dishcloth for my Mother-in-law

A sweet foundation-pieced wallhanging for my daughter's door...

Summer's bounty!! I looooove shish-kabobs!

Sewing...Crafting...and Mommying...

Mother's Day potholders for my mom...


Felt-embellished t-shirts for my little ladies...
Homemade Playdough and popsicle sticks :)

So it begins...

So I've been crafting more and more lately...
Since I had my girls, I have been drawn to all things handmade in various forms. I've become a big fan of digiscrapping, and less so of paper scrapbooking...I've been quilting more, experimenting more.
Even before my two littlest blessings, I was into handmade anything...
When Lewis and I became engaged, I sought the help of the amazing BrendaLou, who taught me to quilt in order to create a wedding gift for my intended. My girls Liz and Hillary created quilts along with me...we made samplers from Around the Block With Judy Hopkins. This was my first quilt...but there have been many since. Tablerunners, tree skirts, wall hangings, napkins, etc., etc.
I've loved making doll clothes for my girls, Halloween costumes, and other miscellany. I haven't ever taken pictures of my quilts I make or give away, but I think it's time to start keeping track! I adore reading others' crafty blogs...so now I'm jumping on the bandwagon and seeing how crafty this Mama can be!