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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Bloom Applique Picture

May 2, 2016Flowers and Garden, Sewingapplique, applique flower picture, appliqued flower picture, bloom applique picture, Lori Holt, Lori Holt bloom templates, sewingRita

I am working on a new makeover for my front porch area and I decided that it would be fun to make a Bloom Applique Picture to go with the new furniture and decor! (more…)

May 2016 Visiting Teaching Handout

April 29, 2016Church, VT Handoutsfollow the prophet bookmark, May 2016 visiting teaching handout, May 2016 VT bookmark, May 2016 VT handout, printable, printable visiting teaching bookmark, printable visiting teaching handout, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, visiting teaching May 2016Rita

The months just seem to fly by and it is hard to believe that it is time for the May 2016 Visiting Teaching Handout for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Before we know it, school will be out and summer will be in full swing! (more…)

Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival

April 27, 2016Flowers and Gardenflowers and gardens, spring flowers, Thanksgiving poing gardens, Thanksgiving Point tulip festival, Tulip Festival, tulip gardens, tulipsRita

We went out to the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival and it was gorgeous! We took tons of photos…so hope you enjoy the show! (more…)

Printable Thank You Tags

April 24, 2016Gift ideas, Printablesgift tags, printable tags, printable thank you gift tags, printable thank you tags, tags, thank you tags, thanks a bunch, Thanks tagsRita

I am always in need of thank you tags, so I decided that it was time to create some new ones! :)

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Fruit Slushies

April 21, 2016Drinks, Recipesfrozen fruit, frozen fruit slushies, fruit slushies, how to make fruit slushies, recipe for fruit slushies, recipe for simple syrupRita

Are you ready to start making Fruit Slushies now that the weather is starting to warm up? (more…)

Rosemary Grilled Cheese Sandwich

April 18, 2016cooking, Recipeshow to make rosemary grilled cheese sandwiches, Rosemary Bread, rosemary bread ideas, rosemary bread sandwiches, rosemary grilled cheese sandwich, sandwich ideas, toasted rosemary bread, toasted rosemary tuna sandwichRita

Have you ever tried a Rosemary Grilled Cheese Sandwich?

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Garage Organization

April 14, 2016DIY, Organizationgarage organization, garden tool organization, how to organize your garage, organization, organizing garden tools and supplies, organizing your garage, peg board ideasRita

I am so excited about my new Garage Organization! My garage has always been a bit of an eye sore. It seems to be the collect all for anything that I don’t want in the house and I have not seriously organized it for several years! I give it a good clean out at least twice a year, but I have not organized things and de-junked for a long time! So it was well over-due for a good organization! (more…)

The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook

April 7, 2016Baking, Booksbakery cookbook, cookbook by Cheryl Day and Griffith Day, cookbook review, old fashioned baking recipes, recipe book, the back in the day bakery cookbookRita

I just ordered the funnest cookbook…it is as enjoyable to read as it is to make the recipes! It is called “The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook” by Cheryl Day and Griffith Day, and it is SWEET! (more…)

Welcome Spring Bench Pillow

April 4, 2016Patterns, SewingKimberBell Designs pattern, quilted pillow, quilted spring pillow, sewing, spring pillow with polka dot boots, welcome spring bench pillow, welcome spring pillowRita

I love this Welcome Spring Bench Pillow! It is full of wonderful spring colors and it just makes me happy! (more…)

Primitive Garden Quilt

Baby Boy Quilt

Summer Porch