Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July!


I finally finished the twirly skirts just in time for the 4th of July. I made three of these skirts but only was able to get Amy's picture. The shirt with the Charlie Brown character's was for Kaitlyn, I didn't make her a skirt. I used a stained t-shirt so that's why the applique is up so high.

Amy did pretty good with all the madness. While we were at home when she heard the loud booms she'd come running to me but they didn't seem to bother her when we were outside. We spent the evening at our church helping the youth. The church lets people come in and shoot off fireworks in the parking lot for a donation to the youth group. The youth have to clean up the parking lot afterwards which is quite messy. We passed out hotdogs, pop and water and were able to see a lot of fireworks all in one place. We had a nice very loud evening.

Ball games and rain

June always seems like a rainy month, we've had at least four rain-outs this ball season. Ball is almost over so I'll have to make sure I get some pictures. Melissa is playing 12U softball and Jaime is playing coach pitch. This is Jaime's first year playing ball, she's played soccer for the last two years. She wasn't sure if she was going to like coach pitch but has realized it's pretty fun. They have a tournament on Saturday and one make-up game left.






Here is a picture of Jaime at one of Melissa's softball practices, doing what she loves best.




Amy is running around at the practice and having fun. She likes to sing while skipping and hopping.




Boo laying on some material I have drying.


I've been sewing 4th of July twirly skirts and have Amy's done. I'm also working on a doll quilt for a swap on Sewing Mama's and I'm behind on the Sew-a-long at Crazy Mom Quilts.

My friend Sarah posted about a refreshing drink she made awhile back. This is what I found in my glass. I think Amy washed her hands in the water right before dropping Velma into the glass. Doesn't that make you want to take a big sip!



I found this cute little tea pot at a church rummage sale this week.



I've been busy making Webkinz clothes and thought I'd post a picture of how I make the capes.



I cut a piece of ribbon and turned over the top an inch and stitch it down. I use fleece because I don't have to hem the edges. You can get as creative with trims as you want.

Where did the month go?

Amy had dental surgery on the 9th. Here's a picture while we're waiting to head to surgery. She was a trooper and was running around like a crazy child the next day.


Quilt square #3


Quilt square #2 My points aren't perfect but I can live with it.



I'm also working on another rag quilt this one I'm doing in flannels. We're planning on painting our bedroom green so I wanted a quilt in shades of green. I ended up picking up greens and than a pretty brown floral and shades of brown. It's not exactly what I envisioned but I like the colors but now I'm trying to decide if I want it going vertical or horizontal.

Years ago we use to always go the The Lake of the Ozarks for Memorial day but haven't for at least 5 years or more. My In-laws have a cabin in the Ivy Bend area and we tried to get down there at least 2-3 times a summer. It use to be every other weekend but it seems like the girls have stuff going on more now on the weekends. The cost of gas is another deciding factor. We are hoping to get down there soon . I buy a lot of our spices and bulk items at a Mennonite store outside Versailles, Mo.
This weekend I hope to

1. finish square #4
2. finish up the strips for the rag quilt
3. sew the opening on a baby quilt.The top was a patchwork piece of batik from Joann's
4. Pin Jaime's cowgirl quilt and quilt part of it.
5. De-Clutter and organize my sewing area. haha

Joann's and the thrift store are also on my list so I need to get moving.
We also are going to Re-Store and a greenhouse in Lee's Summit that my husband has raved about since last year.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

At least I wrote this on Saturday of Memorial day it took me a couple weeks to upload the pictures. Ha Ha on my list of things I wanted to get done. The baby quilt is done and flowers are planted.

Amy Turned Two on the 4th!

We celebrated her birthday at Grandma and Grandpa's. Amy wasn't as messy this year as she was last year. She wasn't too interested in opening presents. I was glad she didn't get a lot of junk. I made her a Waldorf doll and I'm waiting on the wig. I had a little trouble with the dress and decided to put the opening in the back. I think I'm also going to take the head and arms off and re-sew it. She got a sensory box and sand toys to play with it, a couple outfits, bubbles and a ball. Jaime gave her Lucy (the pull along puppy) that has been passed down from Melissa. The wooden stroller I ordered off Ebay finally arrived today and she is having fun playing with it. First she put the dolly in and than she tried getting in.

We went to a park for a picnic with the parenting group that my computer still won't let me get on. There was over 130 people there, it was great seeing so many babies and toddlers in slings, and carriers. I was able to talk to quite a few moms and meet some I'd never met before.

Blue Jean Rag Quilt

Here's the blue jean rag quilt I posted about a couple days ago. I still need to do a lot of clipping and than it will be done. I'm finally glad to have this out of my WIP pile.

I have some elastic to sew in some diapers. That will be another project to get off my table.

Amy turns two on Sunday and I still have to finish her Waldorf doll. I order a kit almost two years ago. I made a Heavy baby and had a kit to make a 10 inch doll but also had a 16 inch doll pattern. Since I ordered so long ago I forgot what kit I ordered and cut out the 16 inch doll and than when I was ready to attach the pre-made head it was too little. So I'm making a head and of course the wig is for the smaller head. So if I get it done she'll be bald for a few days. I also ordered a wooden doll stroller that's not here yet.





Here's a picture of Jaime in her yellow soccer uniform and her neon pink boots. This was outside Ponacks.


Kaitlyn's National Honor Society Ceremony.


A lovely picture of us afterwards.


Our Preschool Coop toured a Fire Station.

Quilt a long square one

Here's my square for the quilt a long that Crazy Mom Quilts is starting.

 

I bought some tea dyed muslin for the background material but it's a little thin so I'm going to tea dye some heavier muslin that I already have and make another square.