I'M BACK

Here we are taking off to see all the new things, and see we have our tote bags I made and the girls were so surprised..They loved them................

First of all we had a great time,,, just went way too fast.. This first picture is just of some of the plants that are being sold.. Lots of herbs, some tomatoes, and some house plants.. We get our plants and coddle them along until spring...

Then just a sample of some of the vendors and what treasures they offer..

Here is a cutie.. just to set in your sewing room, couldn't get too many quilt made with this.

We're Off

Well my  2 DD's and I will be heading to the MIDWESTERN HERB FEST this weekend. We have looked forward to it for a year..So much  stuff, it boggles the mind. But we are up for and and all the info we will receive.. Lots of classes and buy, buy buy.. Yahoo..  We are just holding for a good weather report from Indiana , Missouri and Illinois for everyone this weekend.. Will have lots of pics to post so check back in on Sunday..Here are a couple of pics from last year to give you a sample.................

Also did I mention QUILTS.. OH, YES,,  we can find some really nice antique ones here too...   See ya Sunday!!!!!!!!!

Another One Finished!!

These were the pieces and I put the panel together and this is the finish.

 

 And this is how I did the top::::
Then I couldn't find any binding to finish the bottom, so I made my own.. nice soft flannel.....

It is for my BFF, and she hardly reads my blog but if she does, I know she won't mind..

Did I Mention Bags..

These are just a few of my creations.. I have made lots of them using old jeans.. People would give me bags of old ones and I have sold many.. I went to a class at our Jackman Fabrics store and fell in love with the patchwork design of BARB RANDLE'S CRAZY QUILTING WITH ATTITUDE. I bought her book, then went to the class ( with a finished bag). Everyone was so impressed and I was so happy that I decided to make more. Then a friend of my DD#! was having a open house and wanted some of my bags,, well sold lots and got lots of orders that evening. Then everyone started making them,. I really enjoy making them but not much market for them now??

New Blogger

Well since I am new to this blogger world I thought I would share some of my creations and quilts..This is my civil war quilt,,BUTTERNUT AND BLUE by Barbara Brackman.. It was a BOM at Quilters Station in Lees' Summit, MO. It took us 2 years and Mr. Couple quilted mine by hand and it turned out really nice..

Friday Fun Day?

Well it is certainly one of my fun things, to get new fabric.. I ordered this from Sue Spargo..She has lovely  and unusual  designs and ever so often I get a small order .,,, Here is a peek and have a new great nephew that I am making a quilt, no decision on the pattern but have the fabrics.. So sweet and soft just right for a new baby.. I read this morning that a couple of others are making baby quilts, think I will head on over and see what they have to offer..................

VALENTINE'S???

I really love this time of year. To me it is very special because my 2 DD and I get to spend alone time together. Not that I don't love, love  my grandkids, but ya know what I'm sayin'??? Every year for the last 18 years we have gone to Mt.Vernon, Illinois for the MIDWESTERN HERB FEST. If you have never been, it is such a breath of spring.. Vendors with all things related to spring and gardening and free classes on many subjects of such.. You will not be disappointed!!
Take a quick look at their website and you can see pictures of past ones and vendors and classes they offer,, did I say they were  free??lol..
Heart candy, one of my favs,, look now because they won't last long..

Moda French General Charm Pack Giveaway?

Wow, this is a wonderful giveaway over at Bluebird Quilts. She is making a quilt for a dear friend in need and needs some help with the blocks.. A simple 9 patch and you are entered, with lots more gifts if your name is drawn... Go on over and check out the gifts and get busy on that block..She really needs us. Don't you just love that panel?

What's In a Name?

The other day when I went to Jackmans Fabrics, I also went to Joann's.They had a big sale and I got a big wooden " M" for my sewing room.. Not sure where I'll put it but trust me, I'll find some little nook or cranny.  You think about your parents and when they named you, how excited they must have been and choosing your name. Maybe after another family member, or movie star or someone that really inspired them.. Then that name takes you to your destination and creates who you are.. I was named after each one of my parents sisters.. Now my DD2 was named by her brother and sister and she never liked her name and always said she would change it someday,and she did.. You see she was baptized and and when she came up out of the water a born again Christian, she took her new name..Who could argue with that.?? So whatever your name ,be proud and remember how wonderful  it must have been at the time. Peace out!! My "M" in progress!!!!

Life on the Fast Train

Everyday the Amtrak passes behind my house going about 60MPH. Now they are going to put in a high speed rail, giving lots of jobs. Wonder how fast that will go? .Well I certainly know that we need some job opportunities., so many people are out of work and its' not getting any better..My family has suffered from it..

But getting back to the trains, we have watched them for years, my Mother used to ride it to her Sister's in Springfield, but none of us ever have. I see the people's faces and wonder about their trip and at night the dining cars look so cozy, while they eat their meal. I am not sure if I will ever ride it but it does look inviting. You can drive faster to Chicago than taking the, train but you would miss, ah, not sure what you would miss except for the motion.This is my view from the deck and the yard...........

Cooking class/Quilter??

Did you wonder if this was just about cooking?? Actually I would rather be quilting than almost anything,, I said "almost" . I am trying to put a block together for our library spring raffle.. I got the pattern from another blogger and have changed a few things but am doing the finishing touches on it now. It seems like there is never enough time for my sewing.  But thought I would share a picture of my Snowman of the month that Mr.Couple and I made.Yes he can embroidery, his Father taught him when he was a little boy. He is much better with hand stitching than I . You can click on the photo and get a much closer look at each snowman. I know it is an odd angle, I have it hanging in my hall  and can't get a straight on shot.. My DS (who is photographer) would not approve of my pictures.. Oh well. back to block.. I have posted finished block.

Sorry Muff, Only Enough For 2 Sandwiches?

Yes, I know I said I would take picture of meatloaf dinner and I did take before picture but by time I remembered the after,, Yikes!!! People gotta eat , ya know? Anyways the dinner was really good and Mom ate like a little pig.. Of course, I had to have some dessert so I whipped up a peach crisp with my frozen peaches from summer.. Wow, are they good and so sweet. Yummmmmmmmmmm!!

Also served were baked beans,and baked potato, which everything goes in the oven and voila' you have a complete meal..

VALENTINE'S???

 Yes, I know there is still snow around but Valentine's Day comes and goes so quick that I had to do something? So after taking my pine needles off the grapevine wreaths I put a little joy in them. Have to keep the farm looking spiffy, don't I. I love red anyhow, it is my favorite color and it is a color of power, not that I am  powerful woman but I am trying.

Snow Dusting

So a little snow calls for comfort food and I made a Chicken Pot Pie,,, Boy was it good.. Sometimes you just get it right.. Now if we were having company it would not be this good because we try to hard to be perfect..So here is a small taste,, yes, it needs a little salt..









 Next it will be my Meatloaf and biscuits... Keep ya posted!!!

FOOTBALL SUNDAY?

I am not sure about your house but here football was non stop for the day.. So Mr. Couple and I decided to make a pot of chili and then for dessert I made banana wafer pudding. Wow, chili was just the best ever and the pudding was just too rich,, ya know what I'm sayin'? Mr. Couple almost made himself sick he ate so much.. But there is some left for another day. Of course the games were not my thing so I did some sewing making another tea towel for my SON and DIL. A Valentine gift.. Here are a few pics, didn't get one of the chili but will post that in another blog..

Have a marvelous Monday!!

3RD Blogversary At Sarah's Prim Treasures

Sarah is having a splendid giveaway to celebrate her 3rd  year blogging.. You will be amazed at all the things she is giving.. Wow,, would love any one of them let alone all of them..Woo,woo.... Go on over and comment..
I would love to win..

Finishing Christmas, Really!!!

First of all, it is still January and snow is still around , so I  left my houses on my big shelf just for the ambiance. They are so pretty and they have so many memories of my best friend Jo that passed 5 years ago..She helped my pick most of them out and some for herself too..
So, I am putting a little spring colors in my theme just to lift my winter blahs.. This is my shelf after and a snap of my houses too..

Have a silly Saturday!!I am going to have my honey lemon ginseng tea and rest..

Alderwood Giveaway

Alderwood Quilts is having a 100th post giveaway,, Go on over to her blog, she is so interesting and funny. You will love what she is giving away..

Tea towel challenge

Tea towel  challenge over at Elefantz and Jenny has really turned the heat up on this one.. Girls, get those thinking hats on and come up with something with more creativity than mine.. I just appliqued a cupcake and some rickrack with a little batting.. Giving it to my little Sister in Wisconsin.. Have fun with these towels..

Projects Finished

Well, between yesterday and today I managed to stick with the bags and finish them. I hope my girls like them, they should hold lots of stuff,,,you know stuff, the good stuff... lol.. Now I have a few other loose ends to work on and this weather allows me the time to do this. Just a few little gift ideas for Valentines.. Tomorrow will be shopping day with Sister and Mom, just to get Mom out for lunch,, she likes to eat at Olga's.. not that she eats that much.. It  should be a good day for that too since we are having rain and fog. Here are a few snaps of my Bags.