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show and tell tuesday

Welcome to SHOW AND TELL TUESDAY!

The weeks these days are just flying by, don't you think? It's like summer is attempting to make a quick exit.

Just yesterday I was talking to a friend and we both agreed that we don't feel like we have gotten enough fun out of this season.  So my goal is that for the next few summer-y weeks, is that I will get outside more and have fun.  Too soon the weather will turn cold, which of course, means more sewing time, and that has it's benefits too.

So, I finished my bow-tie quilt top, and I am pretty happy with it.  I do wish I had more fabric to make it bigger, but only a few prints had extra, so I went with keeping it small with more print diversity.

Next up is sandwiching and quilting. I have no idea what to add on the back, simply because the front has so many vintage prints.  Seems wrong to add something new on the back...

It's always fun to see a quilt blowing in the wind, don't you think?

If you are participating in Show and Tell Tuesday,  here are a few simple guidelines:

 1. Post about your sewing-related project on your blog, or other sharing site.  Then link up here by adding the post's URL (not the URL to your main site) to the link list below.  Also, please link back to this Show and Tell Tuesday post in your own post.

 2. Feel free to browse and comment on the links added below. It's a fun way to get to know people and find inspiration for your next project!

 3. Add the sidebar graphic to your own site, if you want to.  The code is found in this post.

 If you have something to Show and Tell this week, be sure to link up below.

Happy sewing!

up, up and away!

Our little town had a hot-air balloon launch this past weekend, so I woke up bright and early at 5:30 to go check it out.

It was fun, especially for pictures.  Although I will say that 5:30 is way too early for me!

I came home at about 8:15 and promptly got back into my bed.

That's a good Saturday morning plan for me!

Have a lovely day, friends!

pinteresting things

***I am in LOVE with this gingham-fronted dresser!  I pinned it, but there is no link, so I don't know who made this, BUT I am totally inspired to ginghamize something. soon!  And, yes, that is a new word!

***Comic-book shoes?  I say "yes"!

***This is a lovely quilt, complete with selvages.

***So true for me.

***Sweet Almond Honey Oatmeal Goat's Milk Soap. Yum!

***Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars.  These are on my diet, right?

***Food photography tips.

***Infuse your water with your favorite fruit.

Have a great day, friends!

a little spring tour

Everyday I take a little tour around my house to see what's popping up!  And each day I find something new.

Each spring I swear that spring is my favorite season, but then summer comes with it's sunshine-y days and fall comes with perfect weather and beautiful leaves, and I know I love each one the same...but in it's own way.

Spring is great because it's all about newness.

It's a great reminder that a little bit of winter coming into your life only means that good things are ahead.  I know that to be true in my yard, as well as in my heart.  Hard times bring beauty...even if it is a new kind of beauty that you never expected.

One of the best things lately is just being able to get outside.  In shorts and a t-shirt.  Is anyone besides me ready to burn of their sweatshirts?  I am seriously disappointed when I have to wear one these days.  My arms are enjoying being out of hiding!

Of course, I can't forget my cat.  She is a full-on housecat, but for about 3 minutes each day she ventures 10 feet from the front door and pretends to be wild.  And then she comes right back in to sleep the day away.

Ah, the life of a cat.

I hope sign of spring are popping up where you are!

Have a great Monday, friends!

you might want to try...

...Aviary!

There is a possibility that I am late to the party on this, but I wanted to let you know about a fun new app that I am using for pictures on my phone.  It's called Aviary.

And I love it!

To begin with, it's free.  After that, it's simple photo-editing program for your phone that actually yields some decent results.

Honestly, I don't feel like I have ever gotten very good pics from my phone, so this is just what I needed!  There are plenty of free effects to keep me busy for a while, but there are also lots of inexpensive ones I can add if I feel I need more.  I can also add stickers and text, and all kinds of other things.

You can find more information here.

Have a lovely day, Friends!

pinteresting things

***I just posted a ton of new bolt ends in my shop.  Lots to choose from!

***Did you know you can make your own Big Blue Ikea Bag?

***I LOVE this quilt.  It's inspiration for what might be coming soon!

***Pretty flowers.

***Cherry Cheesecake in a Jar?  Of course!

***This is a simple chart for shooting in manual mode.

***I covet these sunglasses.

Have a lovely day, friends!

so, i have this friend

So, I  have this friend.

Well, I have a few of them.

We like to do ridiculous things together.

This time we went to the Manitou Springs Coffin Races.

Such ridiculous fun!

 

There are 60+ teams of five people

Each one had a theme: Wizard of Oz, Legos, Steampunk, etc.

Anything goes!

 

 

Each team races a coffin (pretty much like a soap-box derby) up the main street in town.

The coffins ranged from outhouses to helicopters to coffins.

And, yes, a couple of them either crashed or ended up where they didn't need to be.

We had lots of fun.

Got lots of sun.

And came home tired.

I love my friends!

turning

This weekend my daughter and I drove up to see the changing leaves, but found that they weren't quite turned enough to suit my liking.  But we did have a great time and I shot a few pictures.

This gal is a hard one to photograph (just like me when I was her age!).  I have to either surprise her or take one when she isn't looking.  

Next weekend should be ideal for the aspens.  So, a little trip is on the calendar once again.  This is one of most beautiful times of the year here in Colorado.  And with all of the rain this summer, the colors should be great.

The last several years have been pretty, but drought conditions have limited the amount of reds and oranges in the trees.  So excited to see the blaze of color this time!

Pictures will be coming soon!  :)

it's going to be a pinteresting weekend!

The leaves are turning, so that means I will be out in the mountains with my camera this weekend!  Fall leaves are just about my favorite thing to photograph simply because they are so colorful!  And I love how the light plays with the fall colors!

***This photograph is inspiring me!

***Such a cute quilt for someone who loves to travel!

***Have you seen Pantone's fall colors?

***I need a couple of new skirts for fall.

***I love burrito bowls!

***VW + Patchwork.  Oh my goodness!

Have a lovely weekend, friends!

things of pinterest

One thing I do have to say...don't you just love sunflowers? I think they are the happiest, sweetest flower ever.  Always just sitting there being happy and sunshine-y and alive.  So alive!  Love 'em!

I want to make a wood sign.

Loving this Sawtooth Star Quilt!

This is truth.

Need to have friends over and try this.  Yum!

Simply beautiful.

Have a lovely day!