In My Next Life...

I am going to be a pillow (cover) maker.  

I love pillows.

I love looking at them.

I love using them.

I love stacking them.

the somewhat leaning tower of pillows

I love sewing them.

I love pillows.

I may be addicted.  

(I say that because I have made 16 pillow covers in the last 12 months...

most of them since I moved here to Colorado 6 months ago.)

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11

To Honor All the Chocolate Labs I Have Loved...

I received a gift in the mail today.

For me.  From me.

Commissioned by me.

A mug mat with a friendship star block.

And the head of a brown dog.

Made by Donna

(who was first mentioned here).

A machine embroidered headstudy 

of a Chocolate Labrador.

Not (just) Tag.

All of the brown dogs I have loved...

Dutch, Tucker, Jigs, and Tag.

The workmanship on this is excellent.

Superb, really.

Donna worked very hard to ensure

that everything was perfect.

She did an outstanding job.

I love this.

I love her.

I am blessed.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11

Show and Tell...

Today is all about catching you up on my projects.

Ready?  But first...

A beautiful sunrise.

Okay, so here we go...

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Two 10" lined cloth napkins for sister Jill.

Pink floral fabrics bunting for my dear Aunt Bev.

2Hearts small table runner for dear friend, Lindy.

Table topper made for Lindy,

Brenis came for a visit!!  We had a great time and actually started a project!

Brens quilted this for me...fabulous job!!

How fun is that quilting!!

closeup front

closeup back

square earbud cases

Yet another pillow cover...note the side ties.

Quilt top done...project begun with Brenis...she cut the strips and got me started.

And, that's basically it.  A few other projects have been started...will show you when they are completed.

Big news...me Mum and sister Julie are moving here.  I am very excited about this.  It will be great for me Mum to be in the same place as 3 of her daughters.  It has been more than 25 years since I moved away, and I am so looking forward to spending time with her.

I have been really lax at posting on my blog.  I considered discontinuing, but decided that I really wanted the documentation of my projects...and I know there are some of my readers who are not on Facebook (not that I post a lot on there, though, either).  So, I will continue...and will try to be more regular.

In the meantime, have a great week.



"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11