This Quilt is Finished

The queen sized trip around the world quilt is finished 

and in use by our daughter and son-in-law.   

It was a little overwhelming to quilt but with 

only straight lines and a walking foot I was successful.

No pleats on the front or back of the quilt

....major victory!

I've been working on Christmas projects,

will post more soon.

Have a blessed day!

Carolyn

A First and a Finish

First quilt finished in our new home.....

which leads to a new challenge:  trying to find places to photo projects at our new home

The old park bench, I used this at our previous home.

A small tree, works for this 42" square quilt but it won't work for anything larger.

The greenery brings out the green in the quilt.

A bed of vinca vine, I like the texture it gives to the background.

And the old faithful rocking chair, it's falling apart so won't be used much longer or 

maybe I'll just put it in the flower bed.

Anybody recognize the milk box?  

It's originally from my hubby's home town, although we didn't buy it there.

Quilting detail, feathers, not too bad for an amateur!

I was privileged to go with a friend to my first quilt show last week.

Wow, all the loveliness and how humbling but I won't let that

stop me from making my simple projects.

Enjoying our lovely weather today!

Carolyn

A little quilting.......

Life here has been revolving around preparations for our younger daughter's wedding.  It's just two weeks away and all is going as planned.  So I took a little time this week to quilt.

This little gem went together quickly, it's 42 inches square.  The "sandwich" has been made, now to the machine quilting.  Hoping to get this done before next week when I need to start baking.

See the lovely view from my sewing room window!  The room is on the 2nd floor and a nice shade tree serves as my curtain.  I appreciate the natural light but the neighbors can't see what I'm up too.

Enjoy your day!

Carolyn

Ellie comes for Easter

Ellie, the bunny, with Mommy, she's starting to smile more :)

Posing with her Easter basket, Ellie still loves to have her hands at her face.....so sweet!

The basket is from Peterboro Basket Company, proudly made in the US (New Hampshire).  This is not a paid advertisement, I just like their products and customer service.

A few more shots of the baby's day.........

    Ellie also spent some time with Auntie Andrea and her future Uncle Joshua.

Yes, Andrea and Joshua recently announced their engagement.

Looks like wedding plans will be in our future :)
Carolyn

Heather's edits photos

Here are a few pictures from the wedding that Heather edited........





Here are the originals.....





GREAT JOB SWEETIE!!


Thanks for visiting,
Carolyn a.k.a. Mom

The reception.......

This rocking chair welcomed and directed guests, it now sits on my front porch....



A short video was played to announce the arrival of the couple....



The Bride & Groom arrived at the reception by skipping across a bridge....



The peanut butter icing on the chocolate wedding cake was melting and sliding off the cake, so they cut the cake before the meal....



Andrea sang to the couple as a surprise wedding gift....



Their 1st dance....



The program was on the back of fans which Heather designed and made....



Andrea with the quilt I made as a shower gift for Heather...

Wedding Photos......

Meet the Bride & Groom.....



The wedding party.....Andrea, Heather, Andy & Adam


With my parents....


I love this pose......


My lovely daughters :-)

Wedding Rehearsal......

Heather and Mackenzie practicing hymn "Be Thou My Vision"


Andy with Pastor John Layman


Waiting.....


Here comes the Bride & her daddy

Wedding preparations......

Making pretzel candy....yummy!!



Cleaning the chapel, Andy does windows :-)




The chapel is ready.....window decorations.



We displayed Andy's mother's wedding dress in the foyer.

Graduation + Wedding = BUSY!

Our home has been busy, busy lately. We moved Heather home from college. And a week later returned to attend her graduation.....it was a beautiful day and the ceremony was wonderful.

Now Heather is packing her things and moving what she doesn't need to Andy's where they are putting their home into order, or at least trying too. She is also ironing out details and working on projects for the wedding. We have just over 4 weeks to finish the preparations. And of course she's searching for a teaching position.

This week I finished Andrea's maid of honor dress and altered my dress. Next I'll alter Heather's gown and make her veil.....but you'll have to wait until after the wedding for pictures :-)

All this along with keeping up with Andrea's schedule has been challenging. She's been practicing for chorus, band & jazz band concerts and performances and piano recital along with adding voice lessons and preparations for several summer camps to her list. Oh, and she's still enjoying fun times with friends and at youth group. So, we won't be slowing down any time in the near future!

Thanks for visiting........Carolyn

Finished....for now

I've finished the wedding flowers, for now.....I'm sure we'll think of other arrangements we need but I've cleaned everything up and I'm returning to my sewing room....I need to finish some purses.

Here are the top and side views of a mini-bouquet for the bride to toss.



And a card basket for the gift table, I simply added a large gerber daisy.



Thanks for stopping by my little blog :-)

Wreath for the Chapel Door

Progress!!

I made some progress on wedding preparations. I melted a little parafin wax in each canning jar and inserted silk daisies. We will fill with water and add a floating candle. 9 finished, 30+ to go....the best part of this project, the jars were free and can be easily cleaned and reused after the wedding....anybody need pint canning jars?



Here are 4 of 6 cones that will hang on the end of the chapel pews, instead of bows. I need ribbon and a few more flowers to finish this fun project.



Now on to some new projects, I have a purse to complete and another to make. Also, an inexpensive prom dress to find or make....this may be a challenge!

Thanks for visiting and have a great week!