I have figured out if I can predict when Pip needs to fall asleep I can actually get some time in my crafting room to create.  My next problem is when I get down there I have all these ideas in my head and I find myself trying to do them all at once.  Well, I did manage to get one of my ideas finished and into my etsy shop – hot dog and hamburger bodysuits!  I had made this fabric into ornaments at Christmas time but realized the other day that they would be the perfect touch for an adorable kid outfit this summer! It was just so cute I had to make Pip her very own little hot dog onesie!!  Isn’t she just a doll!?   I can’t believe how big she is!

 While I was at it I took my very last blank aprons and I made a few OOAK hamburger and hot dog aprons as well.  My oldest, Cedi was happy as usual to be the model for it (she gets a quarter for each one I sell too…)  I have also managed to get a piece done for the second off season Project QUILTING challenge.  It was a puzzling piece to figure out but as soon as I get the binding stitched on I’ll be happy to share it with you all!

And here is the ‘official’ last block of the quilt along - Pyramids. This was my very first time using a template and all things considered it came together pretty well. I think if I were going to do enough blocks for an entire quilt or two or three.. with 'odd' shapes I would get myself of an Accuquilt Go! Fabric Cutter. So - here are all the blocks that were taught via the quilt along. But of course I have to be different so...

And here’s a photo of the blocks I have so far – just ONE left (and the sashing)!

A look back:

• Block 1: My Choice - Constellation
• Block 2: Center Aisle
• Block 3: Biggest Fan
• Block 4: Diamond Mine
• Block 5: Fourth Inning
• Block 6: Tail Spin
• Block 7: Stacked
• Block 8: 4 Wheeler
• Block 9: Pyramids
• Block 10: Tonganoxie 9 patch
• Block 11: Ryan’s Middle Block

The other day at my woman’s group the host made this delicious Rhubarb Dessert.  I requested the recipe at once and was given permission to share it with you all as well.

EASY RHUBARB DESSERT

~Sue Karman

10 cup diced rhubarb (I found this growing wild by my fence line)
1 (3oz) pkg. strawberry jello
1 cup sugar
1 cup half & half  (milk or water can replace the half & half if you prefer)
1 stick butter melted
1 yellow cake mix (dry)
1 cup oatmeal
In a 9x13" cake pan, layer rhubarb, jello, sugar, then cake mix. Pour Half& Half over 
all. Sprinkle oatmeal evenly over the cake mix. Drizzle melted butter on top.

Bake 1 hour @350 My favorite way to serve this is warm with ice cream!!

Enjoy!

Here’s the 8th block for the Quilt Along – 4 Wheeler.  I did modify this a little bit… Instead of using all teeny tiny squares I made a few rectangles.  It really helped me make a more accurate block and I think the end effect is essentially the same.

And here’s a photo of the blocks I have so far – just TWO left (and the sashing)!

A look back:

• Block 1: My Choice - Constellation
• Block 2: Center Aisle
• Block 3: Biggest Fan
• Block 4: Diamond Mine
• Block 5: Fourth Inning
• Block 6: Tail Spin
• Block 7: Stacked

One of the reasons I love to quilt is the beautiful fabric I get to use when I do it.  Not only that – but once the quilt is done I essentially have a whole new gorgeous piece of fabric. 

Lately I’ve been dreaming of designing my own fabric and the website www.Spoonflower.com has made this dream a possibility. 

I’ve played around with the Bamboo my brother got me for my birthday but one of the newest things I’ve done is used the photo’s I’ve taken of my quilts and made them into fabric.  I am LOVING what’s come out of this and I can’t wait to find some time to create some things with this yardage!

 

The photo’s I’m going to show you do not do the fabric justice – be sure to check out my Spoonflower site to see more true to life colors and you can even purchase some for yourself!Galaxies Converge     Modern Poppiesclose up of Modern Poppies – I love how you can see the quilting details in the fabric!Swirls and Rectangles (I think a stuffed owl is going to be made from this one…)  Zip City Quilt Print

Office Supply Challenge

Tweed Madness

These next fabrics are made from photo’s I’ve taken of some of my jewelry…

ring of flowers

 

Stack of Pearls

 

what do you think!?