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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Shower Bomb Recipe

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As promised, I have the Shower Bomb Recipe for you today! (more…)

Dec. 2017 Visiting Teaching Handout

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I’m excited to bring you my Dec. 2017 Visiting Teaching Handout for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!

Frosted Christmas Jars

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The project I have today…Frosted Christmas Jars…is an oldie, but a goodie!

Christmas Traditions

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This is a re-post from a couple of years ago, but I think that it is a fun way to start off the season by sharing some of our favorite Christmas Traditions!

This is a lengthy post, but you have all weekend…right? :)

One of our Christmas traditions that we do is to donate blankets and quilts to one of our local hospitals. We start this in November or even before. I try to make a few quilted quilts and then we all tie several fringed fleece blankets. (click on link for tutorial on how to make these easy fleece blankets) This year I did a few quilted quilts for our ward Humanitarian Project.

(I love this cute picture!!! My grandson was only 2 1/2 years old in this picture, he is now almost 8 years old!)
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Vintage Crochet Snowflakes

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Vintage Crochet Snowflakes

How is everyone doing? Are you all ready for the big Thanksgiving Holiday?

I am usually on Team Thanksgiving…but this year I decided to get my Christmas up early!!! I had the help of several of my grandkids and kids!

So with all of their help, I was able to get everything all done in the decorating department in just 2 days!!! I think I will recruit them every year from here on out.

Today, I have a fun idea that some of you might want to give a try. They are Vintage Crochet Snowflakes! (more…)

Gratitude Letter Board Love

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Today I have a new Gratitude Letter Board Love!

I saw this quote on the Studio 5 Instagram feed and I knew right away that I wanted to put it on my letter board. (more…)

Humanitarian Quilt Project

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I was fortunate enough to be a part of a Humanitarian Quilt Project!

Super Easy, Fun Zipper Bags

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I needed a small bag for a gift, so I decided to make these Super Easy Fun Zipper Bags!

They are so easy to do and they make a great little gift! (more…)

Apple Cinnamon Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting

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Have you ever tried Apple Cinnamon Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting?

This cake is to die for!

It is a very moist, dense, cake full of wonderful flavors! From the tart apples to the nuttiness of toasted pecans to the salted caramel frosting. The flavors just keep going on and on!Apple cake is the perfect fall time dessert and would be a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving desserts!

Nov. 2017 Visiting Teaching Handout

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Today I have the Nov. 2017 Visiting Teaching Handout!

For The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Just a warning…I got a little bit carried away with the printables!! :)