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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Missouri Star Quilt Road Show

May 7, 2018Educational, Quilts, Sewingheritage quilts, Jenny Doan, learning how to piece quilts, Missouri Star Quilt Road show, pieced quilts, quilt labels, quilt road show, quilt tutorials, quilts, sewing quiltsRita

This last weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Missouri Star Quilt Road Show!

It was a lot of fun and I learned a ton from Jenny Doan! (more…)

DIY Teacup Succulent Planters

May 3, 2018DIY, Flowers and GardenDIY teacup succulent planters, flower teacup planter, gift idea, how to make teacup planters, how to plant succulents, Mother's day gift idea, succulent planters, teacup planters, teacup succulent plantersRita

I have not really gotten out in my yard and started planting pots yet, but I do have a fun plant idea today…these DIY Teacup Succulent Planters! (more…)

May 2018 Ministering Handout

April 27, 2018Ministering Handouts, Printables, VT HandoutsElaine Cannon, free printable ministering cards, lemon themed card, lemonade theme card, May 2018 ministering handout, May 2018 printable ministering cards, May 2018 visiting teaching handout, Reach for Joy talk, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The MormonsRita

I have had several people request that I keep trying to do my VT handouts, so here is my May 2018 Ministering Handout! (more…)

Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

April 24, 2018Crafts, Patternscrochet craft, crochet dishcloth for the home, crochet dishcloth pattern, crochet dishcloths, dishcloths, gift idea, how to make crochet dishcloths, knitted dishcloth, knitted dishcloth patternRita

Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

After showing the knitted dishcloths, I had a couple of people ask me if I had a Crochet Dishcloth Pattern.

I had never done any crochet dishcloths, but my best friend Kathy, has. So I asked her if she would share her pattern with me, which she did! (more…)

Peach Blossom Spring Quotes

April 19, 2018Flowers and Garden, QuotesAnne Bradstreet quote, peach blossoms, peach blossoms spring quotes, peach blossoms with quote, Robin Williams quote, Russian Proverb, spring quotesRita

Peach Blossom Spring Quotes

I went outside the other day to check on my peach tree. It has been warm and cold weather and we have even had some snow. So I was worried that perhaps some of the blossoms had frozen.

Knitted Dishcloths Gift Basket

April 13, 2018Crafts, DIY, Gift ideas, Patternsdiy gift basket, gift basket idea, how to make knitted dishcloths, knitted dishcloths, knitted dishcloths gift basket, mother's day gift basket, pattern for knitted dishclothsRita

Today I have a fun little idea…a Knitted Dishcloths Gift Basket.

Courtship Quilt-WIP

April 10, 2018Patterns, Quilts, Sewingcourtship quilt, courtship quilt pattern, courtship quilt WIP, half square triangle quilt blocks, Missouri Star quilt pattern, quilt pattern, sewing, sewing quilt blocksRita

I have a fun project to show you today…it is this Courtship Quilt-WIP!My husband and I spent a week in St. George and I had a sewing machine with me!

Spring Has Sprung

April 4, 2018Flowers and Garden, Naturedaffodils, duck pond, honeysuckle flowers, nature, Saint George Utah, spring air, spring break, spring flowers, spring has sprung, tonaquint nature center, trees in blossom, tulipsRita

Spring Has Sprung…at least in Southern Utah!

My husband and I went to St. George for spring break and the weather was so delightful! We have gone out shopping, walking, swimming and just enjoying the sunshine!The trees are in bloom and the spring flowers are out!

April 2018 Visiting Teaching Handout

March 29, 2018Church, Printables, VT HandoutsApril 2018 visiting teaching handout, April 2018 visiting teaching message, April 2018 VT handout, free printables, free visiting teaching printables, Just So Scrappy, spring into your own spiritual high, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The Mormons, visiting teaching printableRita

Spring has sprung and it is now time for the April 2018 Visiting Teaching Handout!

For The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Cutting Table Makeover

March 23, 2018DIY, For the Homeaged gray chalk paint, Annie Sloan Wax, Chalked paint, cutting table makeover, DIY, DIY cutting table makeover, DIY table makeover, furniture makeover, table makeoverRita

Today I have another fun project…a Cutting Table Makeover! (more…)