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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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!

Sew Together Bags

August 15, 2017Gift ideas, Organization, Sewingbag organizer, gift idea, how to make a sew together bag, organizer bag, organizing with a sew together bag, sew demented, sew together bag gift idea, sew together bag organization, sew together bags, the quilt barnRita

Today, I have some more Sew Together Bags!

Might I be just a tad bit obsessed with these cute bags? :)

40 Day Conference Reading Challenge-April 2017 Conference

August 11, 2017Church, Printables40 day conference bookmark-April 2017, 40 day conference challenge, 40 day conference reading challenge April 2017, April 2017 general conference, free printable 40 day conference bookmark April 2017, free printable conference bookmark, General conference, general conference reading challenge, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, The MormonsRita

Today I have the 40 Day Conference Reading Challenge-April 2017 Conference!

Okay everyone…Are you up to the challenge???

Three Rag Quilts

August 8, 2017Educational, Quilts, Sewingback to school boxes, how to make a rag quilt, making rag quilts with kids, making school boxes, quilts, rag quilts, school boxes, sewing, sewing rag quiltsRita

I got all Three Rag Quilts clipped and washed for my granddaughters! And I have the blister to prove it! :) (more…)

Grandma’s Sewing Camp – Part 2

August 4, 2017Family, Quilts, Sewing, Traditionsfamily time, grandma's sewing camp, making family traditions, making rag quilts, quilts, rag quilts, sewing camp, sewing with granddaughtersRita

We had our Grandma’s Sewing Camp – Part 2…this week and boy oh boy did we have a good time!

This was a continuation of Grandma’s Sewing Camp -Part 1

These girls are so much fun and they get along so well with each other. (more…)

Vintage Glamper Pin Cushion

August 1, 2017Crafts, Decorating, Sewing, Vintagecottonwood creations pattern, sewing a pin cushion, vintage camper pin cushion, vintage glamper pin cushion, wool glamper pin cushion, wool pin cushionRita

Vintage Glamper Pin Cushion (more…)

August 2017 Visiting Teaching Handout

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August 2017 Visiting Teaching Handout

My oh My…where has this summer gone?

I know that I have had a busy summer and we still have several big events to go, but can it really be August already???

School will be starting in about 3 weeks and I, for one, am not ready for everyone to be back on a schedule! I haven’t even had time to play yet!

But, this month the visiting teaching handout for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is about “Living a Consecrated Life.” (more…)

Grandma’s Sewing Camp

July 25, 2017Family, Quilts, Sewingeasy sewing project for kids, grandma's sewing camp, making rag quilts, quilts, rag quilts, sewing, sewing with granddaughtersRita

We started my Grandma’s Sewing Camp a week or so ago and the girls absolutely loved it!

This year my three oldest granddaughters are making a rag quilt for themselves! (more…)

Summer Wedding

July 18, 2017Decorating, Family, Flowers and Gardenfamilies, family memories, family time, family wedding, garden wedding, summer wedding, wedding decorationsRita

My daughter got married last weekend and it was a beautiful Summer Wedding!