Tuesday morning Melissa called and said she was sick and not able to go to work that day. Visions of three days OFF (no kids plus John's out of town) drove Sophie and me straight out to the studio quicker than you can imagine! Most nights we had to feel our way in the dark back into the house. I just lose all sense of time when I'm left alone out there. I have to show you how this dog spends much of her time out there with me
those little back legs poking out just kill me! Drumstick, anyone? :-)
I had definite ideas for what I wanted to get done. Quilt the blue zinger thanks to the sweet lady who loaned me her machine
I just stippled the blue bits and then did a few straight lines in the selvage diamonds. I won't bother you with pics of this again til it's hanging in the show next month. Just wanted you to see how doing the border like that really ate up my stash!
I really need to do a giant destashing of fabric and supplies out there. I came across some packs of precut iron-on flowers I'd made in the past and put together this pillow as a sample idea
I cut several fat quarters of vintage fabric I'm willing to part with too, but what I kept thinking about for the Flower Sugar fabric was little girl's clothing so that's kinda what I spent the next two days working on. Here's a couple of things I came up with--.
with matching headbands or barettes
I'd like to sell them but first have to do proper photos and list them and all that. It's really too cold up here for my granddaughters to wear cute summer things.
Before I close this and start my day, I told my dad yesterday that I'd post a kid pic. Madison and I go wandering around the block 2 or 3 times a day and she has developed some have-to-do habits on these walks. One is to grab two big rocks from the back alley (one in each hand). A noticeable pile is beginning to develop over our back fence, as I always toss them back over once we come inside and she's put them down somewhere. Another thing she seems to always have to do is run to the streetsign at the corner and give it a big hug
As I was typing just now I remembered the story I told via a scrapbook page of THE WALK Caleb and I used to go on. (select non-flash version to be able to read each page.) Maybe OCD runs in the family, but I've a feeling most little kids are like this. :-)
Have a happy Independence Day weekend!
Your dog is so darn cute!!
My dogs lay like that too and their legs do remind me of drumsticks lolol
Love the little outfits too!
Posted by: Jamie | July 03, 2009 at 07:31 AM
So cute - I am not sure why all little ones seem to hug poles like that - but mine do too. Love the pillow and the cute girl outfits - fun!!
Posted by: Heather | July 03, 2009 at 09:34 AM
That little dress is SO sweet. I am in love with that fabric.
Posted by: Courtney | July 03, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Oh my gosh Jen, your work is always amazing but I think you've even outdone yourself. That selvege project is beyond a wow word. The clothes are precious.
Posted by: Nanette | July 03, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Great, great stuff as usual!
Rick and I like to touch the tree at the farthest point of the walk before turning back. Borderline OCD!
Posted by: Kathi D | July 03, 2009 at 02:43 PM
holy crap! you blow me away constantly!! That selvedge quilt is to die for! And all those little girl cuties! xo,suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | July 03, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Love your creative inspiration! I want some of the flower sugar fabric! And Madison, what a cutie! Have a great 4th!
Posted by: dotti white | July 03, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Jen, your creativity is amazing but what struck me today is how much Miss Madison looks like you! Wow! I don't know how I never saw it before now. You have great grandkids & Caleb's walk scrapbook is wonderful.
Posted by: BrendaLou | July 05, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Oh yes...love the pupper photo. Soo cute!! The quilt..amazing. Told my friend the quilter about your blog and she loves what you are doing. The projects are amazing and the clothes are so adorable. Bummer my sweet girl is a little too big for them. You most certainly have an amazing way with fabric!!
Posted by: Barbara | July 05, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Well Duh, forgot to mention how much I love the cute cute Madison photo. She is growing by leaps and bounds!! The pigtails are so sweet and her smile can certainly light up a room. You are one lucky grandma!!
Posted by: Barbara | July 05, 2009 at 05:42 PM
I love so many of your posts that I had a hard time picking where to comment! You are so very talented! Thanks for sharing your ideas and resources. I adore all the pics!
Posted by: Shorty | July 05, 2009 at 06:41 PM
Madison is too cute! I love the little dress...I wish I could wear it:)
I'm glad you enjoyed your studio time...I'm quite jealous! With the kids home I haven't been in there one day.
Enjoy your week Jen!
Tracy
Posted by: Tracy Nuskey-Dodson | July 06, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Hi Jen, love the selvage project and your little dress and outfit are so cute.
Isn't it nice to have good company while you are creating.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie
Posted by: Bonnie | July 08, 2009 at 09:03 AM
I love the selvage quilt, the pillow, and the little girl clothes are sweet!
I enjoyed your scrapbook pages of you and your grand son's walks. I laughed out loud at a couple of them! I love the bond you have with them. My grand kids have spent time with me this summer, too, and I hope I have given them lasting memories like you have given to yours.
Posted by: Amanda | July 09, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Your selvedge project is great! I love to see dogs lie down like that. So silly! Oh how I wish I could just have some time alone to sew!!!!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 13, 2009 at 01:31 PM