Sneak peak...

My daughter does the most amazing Christmas cards every year.  She sent me a sample of some pictures from their photo shoot...can't wait!

Top from L to R
James, Jaiden & Grant



2010 Family portrait/Christmas card



Sewing in Bishop

Bishop, California

 In May of this year my daughter and her family relocated to the beautiful mountain community of Bishop, California.  This is the view as you arrive in Bishop, spectacular only begins to describe it.

Moving means packing, organizing, unpacking, chaos, and 'Sew Much More.'

This was my space for a few weeks over the Summer.  It was wonderful to be outside, enjoying the warm weather and the scenery while sewing.  Neighbors smiling and waving hello as they passed by, wondering "what the heck is going on in that garage?" 

A new kitchen curtain!  The kitchen window sits at the sink level and has a view of the front entrance.  I made it to cover half the window and lined the back with muslin for a nice look and to block out more light.  We hung it with a tension rod.  The blinds to this window are between the dual pane glass....how great is that????  No more cleaning blinds :)

Fabric from 'My Minds Eye' collection by Riley Blake

Owls by 'Nana'

The girls bedroom also got a new curtain.  Again I lined the curtain with muslin and made it slightly longer than the average valance.  The lining makes it hang much nicer and since this is a window on the front of the house it has nice curb appeal.  These adorable stuffed owls were made by the girls Nana.  I added buttons for them to hang from.

The curtain for the master bath window was a last minute garage sale find.  My daughter purchased this table scarf for a dollar at a neighborhood garage sale.  After washing it using some left over muslin this is what we came up with. 

Just for fun one day  we cut out shapes, stitched them together and made a running stitch to hang them together.  The girls enjoyed identifying each shape as we went in and out the front door.  From the kitchen window you could see them moving in the breeze.  Little things like this help make a house a home.

Student of the Month

Halloween 2011

I am so proud of my grandson!  He was awarded 'Student of the Month' for December.  James not only does well academically, he is also a good citizen and kind to others.  Always ready to offer a hug and an encouraging word, he makes my heart smile.

Father & Son



Father & Son

Cuties, coats & hats at Convict Lake

I am sure one day I will look back at this post and smile to myself...this is my first blog post ever.  It has arrived with many requests, much encouragement and assistance.  Thank you all!

Snoozy Boof is the latest addition to our family, he arrived November 6, 2011.  He is adored by his parents and two sisters Lovey Dove and Bebe.  I spent three weeks with my daughter and her family upon his arrival.  I began missing them all the moment we started our good byes.  I love you all!

Snoozy Boof

Mon Petit 'Bebe'

Convict Lake, California

Sisters throwing rocks


There was a lot of crocheting and sewing going on during my visit.  My daughter made this A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E Hello Kitty hat for Lovey.  Snoozy and Bebe are wearing ear flap hats I made from a pattern I purchased from Baca Creations.  It is the Amelia Ear Flap hat and can also be purchased on Ravelry. 
 http://www.etsy.com/shop/BacaCreations

  

Snoozy Boof

Bebe                 



                                            

Another project I completed during my visit is Lovey's coat.  I want to thank my friend Karen for her wonderful patterns.  Lovey's coat is a combination of Karen's 'Stylish Double Breasted Coat' with the hood from her 'Unisex Hooded Jacket.'  http://www.etsy.com/shop/dmkeasywear  Both of the girls coats were made using Robert Kaufman's 'Cool Cords' collection with an inner lining of 'Warm and Natural' cotton batting.  I regret I no longer have the pattern information for Bebe's coat.  It has the cutest pixie hood.

Lovey's new coat

                                                                         

Fabric 'Cool Cords' by Robert Kaufman

                                                                                

Bebe's coat

In a home filled with little girl things I thought Snoozy need a real 'boy' blanket to call his own.  The plaid was purchased at a thrift shop in Bishop, California called "Over Flowed Blessings."  It is filled with any and everything for sewing.  I recommend you stop in if you are ever in Bishop...you will be in for a BIG surprise.  PLUS all donations go to benefit the local hospital.

Snoozy being 'Snoozy'