Happy Mother's Day

"Honor your father and mother--

which is the first commandment with a promise--

that it may go well with you 

and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."

Ephesians 6:2, 3

A Sewing Kit

Swaps are a favorite activity of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. I had been looking forward to the Miscellaneous Swap last night, but ended up having to miss it when the engine light on my car decided to come on. Bummer. 

Guess, I'll swap with myself and keep the sewing kit that I made!

I had checked out the Moda Bake Shop book, Fresh Fabric Treats, last week from the library.

This  sweet vinyl bag caught my eye right away and I thought it would be the perfect swap project because I had all of the "ingredients" on hand!

I ended up modifying the instructions a little so that the cute zipper I'd been gifted last winter by a blog friend wouldn't be hidden. Next time I make one, I'll add the adorable fabric flower zipper pull shown in the book.

There's not much fabric needed to make the little bag: only 4 strips each 2.5"  by 8". I chose one of my favorites, this sewing-pattern-themed design by Melody Ross called Homespun Chic.

The vinyl is the same that I use for applique patterns. I got mine at JoAnn Etc. several years ago. It might work even better to use a slightly heavier vinyl than I did. If you are looking for good source for #8 pearl cotton thread, check out Erica's which carries several sizes and has lots of colors in stock.

Since I plan to use my bag to store hand quilting supplies, I added this little boiled wool needle case that I made years ago.

 I love that the pretty contents can be seen through the bag without having to unzip it to find out what's inside!

Thanks, Carla. Lolly really likes what she got in the swap last night!

May 365 Day Photo Challenge: Week 1

Four of my grand children made it into this week's photos! Are you shocked? Probably not. Here's a look...

Harsh light: A picnic on the deck at high noon one day...

 Stating the Obvious: And then.... MAY 2nd!!

Animals: These alpacas look like long legged teddy bears. Aren't they cute!

Laughter: I cheated a bit and am using a photo taken a few months ago when both Ezra and Jane broke bones during the same week. Neither were very fazed by it as you can see!

Candy: Some of my favorites aren't chocolates.

A Wide Angle: One misty moisty morning behind my house. 

 Those Eyes: I melt.

May is healthy vision month. What would our photography be without it?

Ice Cream Tunics

I've got a brainy idea to make little tunics for several of my grand daughters...

Part one: Cut out....

Part Two: Sew............ (stay tuned!)

Sunday Morning

"Be joyful in hope,

patient in affliction,

faithful in prayer."

Romans 12:12

April 365 Photo Challenge: Week 4

Once again, I managed to complete this week's photo challenge despite a few days of thinking that I would bail! Here are my pictures and the prompts that spurred them...

Morning Light While I missed the sunrise, I managed to get some great silhouettes...

Mobile Janie's handsome steed is a fun way to travel...

Spotlight Birthday cupcakes for a sweet four year old...

Strut Five and six year olds huddle on the soccer field...

Fresh A brand new humming bird feeder waits for it's first diner...

On the Ground Pasture grass wet with dew looks covered in jewels...

The Price I didn't buy one, but I wanted to...

Sunday Morning

"Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,

and establish the work of our hands upon us;

yes, establish the work of our hands!"

Psalm 90:17 ESV