I am busy making stars for the annual quilt I make each year. This quilt will be raffled and all proceeds will benefit the Antelope Valley Pregnancy Counseling Center. I have been doing this for a few years now. Always stars, different stars!
Here is a close up of my favorite set of colors so far…
Much more to do. On a side note, the water pipes froze last night, so since I cannot cook, do dishes or laundry… it’s a great day to make Star Blocks!
Blog at you later,
Tiffany
Well, really I am blogging (wink, wink), but I should be at my sewing machine, and I will!
What is that strange foot on the machine? It’s a Walking Foot! Why? To do stitch in the ditch! I really don’t like doing stitch in the ditch, but there is a time and a place and apparently that is now and here!
This quilt belongs to my friend, Dawna, over at Stitches from the Tub. She has challenged me to do more than my all over meander. So I am starting with that walking foot and then I will move on to some fancy stuff. What you ask? I have no idea yet!
I will have to share those pictures when I get there. As of now, it is a mystery to us all. Ha Ha. Stay tuned. I am sure Dawna will have awesome pictures of the finished quilt as well as a tutorial on the pattern.
Blog at you later,
Tiffany
Last night it froze in the Antelope Valley. Nick was out late. When he jumped on his bike to head to our house he heard and felt the seat crack under him. At first he thought it was a layer of ice, but nope! That poor old seat just couldn’t take the weather any longer!
So now what to do? Well, I started to look for new seats online. Yikes! $200 +
That won’t work right now. Re-upholster? Not sure about that idea either. Nick said he may just have to resort to duct tape. I suggested sheets of duct tape. Well, that’s where the adventure really took shape. We headed out, first to Taco Bell (gotta get my fix), then to Michaels. We located the duct tape display and what does my boy pick? Pink Zebra! 4 sheets should do…
Going for it…
I am linking this project to Between Naps on the Porch Before and After Mondays!
I know this post is a bit crazy, but so is my life! Always fun to share the crazy stuff!
Blog at you later,
Tiffany
So much to do…
and I decide to work on the Block for the Block Base sew along! I now have Block 1 and Block 5!
Here is my version on Block 5. This is actually Block #1755. I started with 8” blocks, so with 8” blocks I shall continue. This block is based on 9-patch design, which means it does not come out very nice in the math category. I printed out Foundation Pattern Templates, this means I paper pieced this block (not my favorite way to make a simple block, but the only accurate way when the math is not right).
I placed the block in an on point setting added some sashing, corner stones and borders and here is my creation. I rather like it!
I do have to go to work this afternoon, so I shall just give this quick glimpse into this mornings creations and move along.
So, I must blog at you later,
Tiffany
Bitten by the embroidery bug!
Oh, what have I done?
I have to give credit to my friend, Peggy, for this new found addiction. Peggy is my enabler!
I have been asked lately what I have been up to. Now you know! Of course, I have a few other things going on as well. More of that later. At this point I am just trying to re-enter the blogging world. It’s always hard to do it all, do I create or do I blog? Well, I kinda need to create before I can blog, but to find time to do it all is beyond me. I sure wish I could learn to go without sleep, but that just doesn’t seem to work for me. So, all I can do now is tell you I will try to be better at posting, we will see how that goes. Thanks for checking in on me,
Blog at you later,
Tiffany
TOM LOVELAND
The young men and women who decide to join the Marine Corps are amazing individuals, and when they complete the Boot Camp they are strong, respectful and just inspiring.
I loved the experience. My dad was in the Marine Corps before I was born, but is very proud to have served his county. Once a Marine, Always a Marine. He was in attendance today and I am sure he was delighted with the choice Tom has made.
This is my sister with her boy (young man)! She is one proud Mom! There were many of Tom’s family present today. We were all very proud of him!
After Tom was released to his family, we hung out for a while (Tom got some civilian clothes) and then we headed out for a meal of his choice. Tom has been to California before (born here actually) but had lived in Michigan most of his life. Guess what the meal was that he chose?
I think this may be a popular choice for many new Marines! We shared with Tom that there is a burger called the 4 x 4 (4 patties and 4 cheese slices) and something else called Animal Fries (fries topped with cheese, sauce and sautéed onions)! Well, Tom ordered those items along with a shake. He consumed it all in about 5 minutes and could have eaten more. Next he needed a new phone! Got that one taken care of as well.
Tom is getting some well deserved time off (10 days)! Then he will be back at it. Once again, I want to say that I am a proud Aunt! Congratulations Tom!
Blog at you later,
Tiffany
Well, we stopped by today on our way home from Pismo Beach. A new store has opened!
A Wonderful Store
Roxanne’s, A Wish and a Dream!
This little sitting area was quite adorable! Check out the color of the booth and chairs. Wow!
The black and white fabrics are displayed on this great shelf!
So much to took at. It’s like eye candy everywhere!!! I loved this sign!
The furniture in the store is quite eclectic. Can you see the pink dresser at the bottom of this picture. I would never think to put pink with the fall display, but it totally works in this store.
Check out this creature!! How cool is she?
Oh, side note! I noticed that there were many, many Featherweights in this store, so… I asked if they happen to sell just the cord to plug them in. Remember the machine my Grandma Toni gave me a while back? I needed a cord. Well, they had one. I bought it, brought it home and look it works!!! YIPPY!
Ok, a couple more shots before we headed home.
One more look back. Look at the colors Roxanne painted tis shelf? Roxanne was quite a sweet lady. I am so glad I got to stop by the store!
One more close up, and by the way, I do luv the beach!
My goodies were packed up in the adorable bag. There were boxes and boxes of them in the driveway. They had just arrived and I was the first lucky customer to get to take one home!
I have arrived home, safe and sound. Tired and ready for dinner.
So I will have to blog at you later,
Tiffany
