Color Inspirations!!!

What I have taken from these images are the use of color and how it makes you feel...cause when I see a certain color that inspires me to want to create an article or item I think what first caught my eye. Makes me wonder what catches other peoples eyes in order for them to have a positive response, either for buying or commenting...I cherished the time I get to share and reflect back on making the item...as I love the stories that come from the sellers when I buy from them...A smile on my face always happens when I look at what I bought or was given when I remember the story behind it...as I think we love the memories that came from the time shared in hopes of more new memories...Just food for thought for others to be inspired...

Blog updates:

I have been playing around with this blog in order to update and give it a little flare...well, I hope that I have done so!
Strange how we change and have new ways of looking at things over time...so true as it is in life. As I head into the next decade and hopefully wiser...I wish to expand the content into other thoughts and activities...so bare with me and we shall see what I do next...

Good Morning to All!

What Style are You!!!

Mountain Lodge Style
You love nature! And really, how could you not? The more exposed wood (be it in log form or paneling) the better. And having natural stone in your home is a must! Especially at the fireplace, but stone top tables work too. If you could clad all the furniture in wood and stone you would, but splinters aren't fun and stone is cold! So when you need a place to sit (or recline in!), it should be comfortable and warm. Bigger is better when it comes to your favorite chair for watching TV or reading the newspaper. Leather is great (go natural!), but soft fabrics in warm tones also suit you well.
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Materials
You prefer the simple things in life and you want natural materials over man-made whenever possible. The key feeling your space should invoke is warm and cozy. Whenever possible you let the furniture reflect the item it was built from - so come on, bring on the logs! But hey, where the full log isn't possible, at least expose the wood... the key here is to let it remain rustic when it should because nature isn't about being perfect, it's about being real! You enjoy patterns that highlight our natural surroundings such as plants, trees and animals. Because really - if you can't be outside, bring the outside in! Pieces should be large and sturdy, and encourage the whole family and all the friends to join in the fun.
Colors
When it comes to color you follow the same rules that apply to all other elements in the home: stay true to what is found in nature. You love earth tones, warm browns and reds that mimic trees and wooded forests, greens that reflect the leaves and grasses and dark blues that mirror the dark of sky and the deep blue of lakes and ponds. Colors that are dark and saturated are very appealing to you as they mimic the feelings of being in a heavily wooded area.
Space Planning
When it comes to arranging rooms, it's all about cozy! Combine a comfortable sofa with chairs that rock and/or recline and accessories that highlight the activities you love (fishing, hunting, hiking... you name it). You do not like ornate or frilly, and you avoid cluttering up spaces with items that are not necessary or do not remind you of the nature you love

Happy New Year!

These are images of the first snow fall of the year...still snowing and our driveway has been plowed 3 times...So while it is snowing I am getting things done in our home. Laundry is half way done, more for tomorrow to do. Then I started to go through fabrics for new quilt projects to start. I have some to finish which is good as that gets me set up in working order...I have last year 4th of July quilt top on the quilting machine to start, so will work on that first...I would like to design a American Girls Doll Quilt for my granddaughter and her dolls...A few lap quilt to give away and bed size ones to make...Well I think that will keep me busy for awhile...:)

Good Morning!

I think I am finally back into this account...I sure do hope so, after posting a message to figure this out...I have 2 other blogs and was trying to join them together but with differnt interests...I do have different hobbies...I hope this works....Thank You!

Photo's...

HAppy Birthday! to ME!!!

Quilting...

I have a link below that I came across and want to participate in...will post more information soon...

Changing backgrounds...

While as you can see I have done it again!
I thought I would go with this combo and I like it...
I have a few photos to add while I get back to quilting...I don't think I will ever get done, but that is the fun of it...I always have the next one ready to go...Happy Quilting!

I noticed that I did not post that I finished this quilt...well I did and I am already on to the next one...I have it loaded up on my quilt machine...so far I am half way done...I still need to make the binding. I usually do at the time of making the quilts so the fabric doesn't go into another project...but I didn't this time but I am sure things will work out...

I am so into getting my UFO's done...that is not to say that I don't have some pieced together ready to be sewn into a quilt top...I still need to look at it and focus on the border and binding...

I must add that my crock pot is working like a champ! I just love the way it cooks and lets me do as I like...LOL I one I am using is my 4 th one ...need I say anything more...Love it!

Have A Great Day!!!

A few photos of the directions that I participated in a Quilt Mystery and was the first to get done...What Fun! the photos shows a few of the steps to complete in this challenge and we had to show these pics of our progress...I may do another one in the future...will see...

Happy Quilting!!!

Well, today I finally decided to get this one quilted...I have it half loaded on my quilting machine.

The binding is made an ready to attach...a good evening project. I love the colors of this quilt and I will be making it again in a different color palette...Happy Quilting.

I came across these photo's of beautiful quilts that have inspired me to try and make...I have most of the fabrics in my collection but still need a few more...LOL I guess that means SHOPPING ---yahoo! I can always go shopping at my local shops and never get tired of going there...

I will post photo's as to the progress and completion of any quilts that I make...So Happy Quilting!

I do so Love the winter time for its beauty and rebirth that follows in the Spring...
When the air feels so clean and fresh...with a nip of frost on your nose...
I walk down this road many times with a dog or 2...looking for movement in the trees...
You never know when a deer or rabbit etc. may cross the road...
I have seen a few joggers on my treks here...And at the end I know a hot cup of chocolate is waiting for me...makes this walk so wonderful...

This is a challenge that I seen on another blog and thought it was awesome...I wanted to share this with others who may not have the chance to see this blog because we all need a little encouragement...Happy Sewing...
http://abyquilt.blogspot.com/ click here for the blog that it came from...

A challenge
Oh...what have we started now. Do you notice this badge and a list on my sidebar. It all started with some comments on Kris's blog. Challenging each other to finish up some WISP's (Work In Slow Progress or UFO's) I had already an agreement with Hanne and Stina to do the same.

And then the snowball began to roll................

Kris and I started to chat about making this a worldwide blogger challenge. So if you want to join the rules are:

1. Participants will try (we know life interferes sometimes!) to complete at least ONE craft project by the end of each month. This can be something you've had partly done for a while (a WISP!) or a pattern or a kit you bought ages ago that you finally get around to making.
You can join us at ANY TIME - there is no cut off or deadline, you just have more chances of winning some fun prizes the sooner you join us

2. You have to put up this badge on your blog (with a link back to mine or Kris's blog) and make a list of the monthly projects you have finished. If you don't have a blog that's OK, just email a photo back to us and we will show it on our blogs.

3. And of course send a photo back to me or Kris, and tell about it on your blog so that we can see what you have finished. Another good thing to do is to show us in the beginning of the month what you plan to do this month. But it is OK if you show a photo of one project in the beginning of the month and then finish another one (LOL) Because I know sometimes the inspiration takes other directions than we first have planned.

And there will be prizes !!

Kris and I will have a prize draw on the last day of each month. Everyone who has registered a completed project with us for THAT MONTH will go into the draw - if you've completed more than one project, you get an entry for EACH finish, so have more chances of winning some yummy gifties!! Kris and I will take it in turn to do the draw and provide the little prize so there'll be plenty of surprises and variety to keep us all motivated. Then, on Christmas Eve, we'll have a super-size prize draw where ALL of the entries will go back into the draw for a special prize drawing - but details of this will be worked out closer to the time. After all, it's January and December is a loooooong way off.

Does this sounds complicated..........NOT AT ALL...........this is just for fun, and maybe a lot of finished WISPs/UFOs. If we finish one each months, means 12 finished project this year.
Kris and I have just started to plan this and I guess there will be a lot of questions, so don't hesitate to ask if you wonder about anything.

And please visit Kris to read what she has to tell you about this challenge.

Now I am off into my sewing room to find my first WISP for the year. I think the advent calendar needs a binding so it is ready for next Christmas.................but I hate bindings. Probably the right thing to do this evening in front of the tv, because like Kris I have had a night dreaming of rules, WISPs and Abba Songs in my head (watched the dvd Mamma Mia last night)
Saying for today:
Above all, challenge yourself.You may well surprise yourself at what strengths you have,what you can accomplish.--Cecile M. Springer