Primitive Garden Quilt

I finally got my “Primitive Garden” Quilt finished after about 2.5 years!!! I love everything about this quilt and I am so glad that I took this challenge on, when I had never even done any wool applique projects before!
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Baby Boy Quilt

Today I have the fun little Baby Boy Quilt that I quilted on my trip to Canada! This was a simple quilt to put together. I did not have a pattern…just cut out 5.5″ squares and put them in a design and added a couple of borders.
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Summer Porch

Today, I decided that I would take you on a tour of my summer porch. I love this part of my home and I want it to be a welcoming place to all those who come to visit! So, welcome to my summer porch!
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Wool Halloween Table Runner

September 21, 2017For the Home, Halloween, SewingBatty Halloween Wool Mat, Buttermilk Basin pattern, Halloween wool applique table runner, My Girlfriend's Quilt Shoppe, quilted wool Halloween table runner, wool applique, wool Halloween table mat, wool Halloween table runnerRita

Fall is finally in the air, so now I can start thinking about putting out my Wool Halloween Table Runner! (more…)

Letter Board Education Quote

September 18, 2017Church, Educational, Printableseducation lesson in Relief Society, letter board quote, President Gordon B. Hinckley lesson, Relief Society lesson, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, There is no such thing as a wasted educationRita

Yesterday I taught a lesson in Relief Society at church for

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

I used this fun Letter Board Education Quote! (more…)

Bee Happy Quilt-Row 1

September 16, 2017Patterns, Quilts, Sewingapplique quilt blocks, bee happy applique quilt, Bee Happy quilt, bee happy quilt blocks, bee happy quilt-row 1, Lori Holt Bee Happy quilt, Lori Holt sew along, quilt blocksRita

I am really happy to show you the Bee Happy Quilt-Row 1! (more…)

DIY Dresser Makeover

September 11, 2017DIY, For the HomeAnnie Sloan Wax, chalk paint, diy dresser makeover, DIY furniture makeover, diy project for the home, dresser makeover, for the home, how to makeover a dresser, how to paint a dresser, painting a dresserRita

Today I have a fun DIY Dresser Makeover!

This was a fun, simple makeover…but boy did it make a big difference in the final look! (more…)

Swiss Days Finds 2017

September 5, 2017Shopping, TraditionsDowdle puzzles, letter board, letter board letters storage, my favorite recipe book, shopping finds at Swiss Days, Swiss Days 2017, Swiss Days boutiqueRita

Hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend! I thought it would be fun to show you some of my Swiss Days Finds 2017.

I usually only go to one or two boutiques a year and Swiss Days is my favorite one! It is a mad house, and I really can’t believe that I am willing to fight the crowds.

But I do!These are a few of my favorite things! (more…)

Sept 2017 Visiting Teaching Handout

August 31, 2017Church, Printables, VT Handoutsfree printable VT handout, of one heart, Sept 2017 free printable vt handout, Sept 2017 visiting teaching message, Sept 2017 VT, Sept 2017 VT handout, Sept 2107 visiting teaching handout, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, visiting teaching messageRita

It’s time for the Sept 2017 Visiting Teaching Handout for

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Dana Engemann Bat

August 29, 2017Crafts, Fall, Halloweencrafted Halloween bat, Dana Engemann Bat, Dana Engemann Designs, halloween, Halloween Bat, Halloween craftRita

I know that it is early…but I just had to show you this darling Dana Engemann Bat! (more…)

Bee Happy Sew Along

August 25, 2017Quilts, Sewingappliques, Bee Happy quilt, bee quilt blocks, cherries quilt blocks, churn and dash quilt blocks, flag quilt block, hexie flowers quilt blocks, Lori Holt pattern, Lori Holt sew along, patchwork, patchwork quilt, pinwheel quilt blocks, quilt, sewingRita

Call me insane…but I am doing the Lori Holt, “Bee Happy Sew Along”! (more…)

Happy Unofficial Mother’s Day

August 22, 2017Church, Family, Holiday40 day conference challenge, are you up to the challenge?, back to school picture, conference reading challenge, Happy unofficial mothers day, Mormons, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, vintage back to school pictureRita

School starts today in our neck of the woods so…

I just cannot resist wishing all those mother’s of school age children a Happy Unofficial Mother’s Day!

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Cherry Cola Cupcakes

August 18, 2017Baking, Recipescherry buttercream frosting, cherry cola cupcakes, cupcake recipe, recipe for cherry buttercream frosting, recipe for cherry cola cupcakesRita

Today I want to share these delicious Cherry Cola Cupcakes!