#44

Here we are ... 44th Wedding Anniversary

Happy Thanksgiving

A Beautiful, Perfect Day

A perfect day for a sweet baby's baptism ....... she was truly beautiful.



Her dress was made 18 years ago when her first cousin was born and baptised. I made the dress from several patterns, did the smocking with beading, ordered the laces. ribbons and fabric from Texas. And made the hat from scratch and did the cross-stitch too.






Check out that pink tie .... honoring his baby girl



It's not everyday that your paternal grandfather, an Ordained Catholic Deacon, performs your baptism.





Nanny the Godmother and David (cousin) the Godfather.



Proud Grandfathers



Proud Auntie



AND celebration dinner at Olive Garden and a beautiful cake to top off the day.

Pure Love

My entry for the Amy's Blogger Quilt Festival.

I made this quilt to celebrate GD#3 arrival. She is a miracle baby for DD#2 and SIL.



The quilt is based loosely on the Yellow Brick Road pattern. I say loosely because I found YBR difficult so I sort of did my own thing .... I think it turned out great.



DD#2 is a not a quilter or sewist but she definitely has the color/pattern eye. So off we went to 4 quilt shops in her area and Joann's too. She wanted lots of pattern with a touch of black and hot pink. Oh we found so many wonderful fabrics.



I used chenille from Joann's .... oh my gosh that stuff is so soft and cuddly ... it was perfect.



As you can see I used a heart, teacup and teapot theme for the quilting. That was DD#2 theme for her baby shower and the room is decorated with touches of teacups and teapots.

THE Ballerina

Yes, I made the little trick'r'treat bag out of felt, tule, ric-rac and fabric paint.

I'm Featured .... Can You Believe ....

It's that time of year ....... push for holiday gift crafting.

I have some NEWS. I'm being featured today over at Polly Want A Crafter PLEASE come over and read all about it .... you can be featured too. Learn HOW

I love love the Christmas tree napkin project. I make new ones every year for someone. The great part is you can use any fabric print or not that you want. Here's a few I've made over the years.

Candy, Candy

By the way his candy bag (no photo) weighed over 5 pounds, no sharing.


Tippy, the Bee


Oreo, the LadyBug

YES we did

DOG the Who? What?

DOG the Bounty Hunter and his wife Beth







OK I admit I had no clue who, what was "DOG the Bounty Hunter". Didn't they look the greatest for the party. I love her handcuff necklace.

OH my gosh I almost forgot ...... here's Lit'le DOG




HE HE HE I know I'm so bad ........

Fall Into Fall Giveaway WINNERS

Yes I said winnerS. Everyone had so much fun that I decided to give out 2nd and 3rd place prizes.



Winners were selected by DH and family. I took their numbers, added and then averaged. Yep strange but so different from everyone else.

Thanks everyone for commenting and joining in the fun. Debi is a wonderful hostess. Thanks Debi.

1st Place Winner
Lisa from out west way, Unexpected Path

Folk Art Sampler Quilt Kit (28x33) all fabric for top & binding; notebook cover, 4 photo clip hanger, 2 Essential thread spools (blue moon & teal), one man's striped shirt from Goodwill*, a set of Christmas napkins **.

Quilt Books: Cat's Meow by Janet Kime and Beyond Log Cabin by Kerry Gadd; Country Angel Quilt Pattern; Hearts Desire Pattern by Carol Doak; 3 Rayon embroidery thread spools and 3 McCall commercial patterns (apron, organizer and fleece accessories).

2nd Place Winner
Shelia also from out west way, The Second Twin She won a Friendship Wreath kit and Japanese Folded Patchwork book.

3rd Place Winner
Morah from Tx, Fat Quarters Won the Le Fleur kit.

Please stop and visit their blogs .... they all have lots to say and beautiful projects.

THANKS everyone who joined in the fun. Until next time ......