tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27441473482688844092024-02-21T21:14:22.430-08:00Adventures With FabricKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.comBlogger324125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-81609915769766558002011-03-21T17:45:00.000-07:002011-03-21T17:45:05.238-07:00What Else?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvE26YMvCH5Fxk74N7Uhba61ZuKaze23R3rS4K6FL_Zv_sLV1tItlVFKow54BZT1nL21W4VU4yXnAvWVwWF9vyQ0P6bsuVjxnlsKqR-WIcB9PMjB52GhsCaLLCiScb6XWClMSfc8lGEgcP/s1600/100_1225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvE26YMvCH5Fxk74N7Uhba61ZuKaze23R3rS4K6FL_Zv_sLV1tItlVFKow54BZT1nL21W4VU4yXnAvWVwWF9vyQ0P6bsuVjxnlsKqR-WIcB9PMjB52GhsCaLLCiScb6XWClMSfc8lGEgcP/s320/100_1225.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh gee, look, it's a pillowcase. Big surprise :) This is such a no-brainer project for me. I am working on a quilt right now, but it is not ready for viewing....in other words, it is in pieces. Ergo this quick little diversion. The Easter fabric is over two years old, but most importantly, it is now OFF the to-do list.</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-27483800912129802432011-03-13T21:00:00.000-07:002011-03-13T21:00:06.076-07:00Look Familiar?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_J-Ca9REdwY0UvM_Ep_8TolMbH8o0AkQtUXsXyVYq5bUN_lH4GNZIRyxYJCPnzfh3HbuP21kZw18uT5JIXC2ok0H8So-UXM66V5Vj_EEISfH1O_0yDhn4qU_R0RPJejzB_bL7-6Z5aift/s1600/100_1219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_J-Ca9REdwY0UvM_Ep_8TolMbH8o0AkQtUXsXyVYq5bUN_lH4GNZIRyxYJCPnzfh3HbuP21kZw18uT5JIXC2ok0H8So-UXM66V5Vj_EEISfH1O_0yDhn4qU_R0RPJejzB_bL7-6Z5aift/s320/100_1219.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I made this pillowcase to coordinate with the Funny Babies quilt I made a while back. It has the fold over flap back. Flap backs are great because you don't have to worry about the pillow falling out of the case. They are great for toddlers who like to lug their pillows around. Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-27689664606398023742011-03-07T18:08:00.000-08:002011-03-07T18:08:50.051-08:00St. Patricks DaySt. Patrick's Day is fast approaching. I picked up some cute kids fabrics at JAF to make a couple of pillowcases for the boys. Matthew is getting the leprechaun pillowcase and the Snoopy one is for Beckham. My goal is to make both boys a pillowcase to celebrate every holiday in the year.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKCOkEbhSFOzrQ4qKm1KeTxAOiFBLmtyEB_a4r_gjfI8quC6xNTXQBU6ZVJ8lsj9oftqOyyakhnA7z1QsOaxU3Qv4hefI9B6siK74mMQ2KfNb_HZtAO2CbTMrJ2upPfcxj2HbmF2pQVVq/s1600/St.+Patrick%2527s+Day+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfKCOkEbhSFOzrQ4qKm1KeTxAOiFBLmtyEB_a4r_gjfI8quC6xNTXQBU6ZVJ8lsj9oftqOyyakhnA7z1QsOaxU3Qv4hefI9B6siK74mMQ2KfNb_HZtAO2CbTMrJ2upPfcxj2HbmF2pQVVq/s320/St.+Patrick%2527s+Day+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-73085139050252463042011-03-05T09:22:00.000-08:002011-03-05T09:22:52.847-08:00A Finish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA7Tex9bv71UgGAJGIQ6s_u_0zDKcux5845KzDe9cdg2_ha2JRNqZ4Wl1r-H7q3RiGJRdYExyCVmdQe24t8YqtobB5k9bj0IiUCuxMrNaCbH-rCufsAav_54IDF_CnEm_lfdPx2C9QaF-/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA7Tex9bv71UgGAJGIQ6s_u_0zDKcux5845KzDe9cdg2_ha2JRNqZ4Wl1r-H7q3RiGJRdYExyCVmdQe24t8YqtobB5k9bj0IiUCuxMrNaCbH-rCufsAav_54IDF_CnEm_lfdPx2C9QaF-/s320/001.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Aren't these the cutest belly babies you have ever seen? This is from a fabric line called "Funny Babies" by Amy Bradley. I bought this as a kit, so all the fabrics were included, even the backing and binding. The babies are a panel. Now Beckham has a nice quilt to nap on when he comes to visit Grandma.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-23012569711507669472011-02-22T15:19:00.000-08:002011-02-22T15:19:55.798-08:00"It's Always Something"....is a quote and title of a book made famous by the late Gilda Radner. And, isn't it the truth? For the last two weeks or so, I have been dealing with a bout of bronchitis. Thank goodness it has passed, but I feel like I have a lot of catching up to do. A few weeks ago I made valances for Matthew's bedroom windows. Today I finally got one set of the lower panels completed. I still have another set to go, but I am hoping to get to those tomorrow. The valances as well as the panels are lined.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwyCr9yK5A6lD2sGxo7XFSBsStbJw-zL3wlNorq97Jy4lWj5ggpatkeBq7scOHrAUkCVctT9axpXaBUStizCZdgSHfbSRN4omPmWbq18d6-VOPBfplGsuTl5IA-s-St2o11nNkmwbhTlm/s1600/Matthew%2527s+curtains+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhwyCr9yK5A6lD2sGxo7XFSBsStbJw-zL3wlNorq97Jy4lWj5ggpatkeBq7scOHrAUkCVctT9axpXaBUStizCZdgSHfbSRN4omPmWbq18d6-VOPBfplGsuTl5IA-s-St2o11nNkmwbhTlm/s320/Matthew%2527s+curtains+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> P.S. Don't look too close at the painted stripes. Unfortunately some turned out well, while others did not. That is on the future redo list. At that time the chair rail will also be painted.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-16106177991458535992011-02-06T14:56:00.000-08:002011-02-06T14:56:07.912-08:00For Your Special Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebnZUatEU9CbnHV_ftxftPdTHMPzAXTL33tUM7R-Mhyphenhyphen9wExI6-ZkVi4-IX-Wf4Hh7hMrfSoJmLcKyWjtE43ZS27swgmmUMHRBGjCTDzS6OKvnr9TANY5TGIg7EEfMVY029zFGDivGtdNH/s1600/pillowcases+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebnZUatEU9CbnHV_ftxftPdTHMPzAXTL33tUM7R-Mhyphenhyphen9wExI6-ZkVi4-IX-Wf4Hh7hMrfSoJmLcKyWjtE43ZS27swgmmUMHRBGjCTDzS6OKvnr9TANY5TGIg7EEfMVY029zFGDivGtdNH/s320/pillowcases+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>How lucky am I? I found the birthday fabric at JAF. During the same week, while shopping for another project, I came across the coordinating black fabric at a quilt store. One pillowcase is for Matthew and the other is for Beckham. Of course both boys will need to wait a while. Beckham's Birthday is in October and Matthew's Birthday is in November.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-76879319260435151132011-02-05T21:15:00.000-08:002011-02-05T21:15:55.642-08:00Be My Valentine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sPIoklLhm03FNj5EBrTUvIwLTtk80x3cWNZNB0k_yoejkIY8GkYVTO1ZbAecy2N45DugzxAXMsuMCnlDeFJT76alDSF1OFQswan1rqJMT0vpCc9aLnCPXn9RahV3qIVH-plkPG3CNkvo/s1600/Valentine+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sPIoklLhm03FNj5EBrTUvIwLTtk80x3cWNZNB0k_yoejkIY8GkYVTO1ZbAecy2N45DugzxAXMsuMCnlDeFJT76alDSF1OFQswan1rqJMT0vpCc9aLnCPXn9RahV3qIVH-plkPG3CNkvo/s320/Valentine+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Here is today's bounty. Three Valentine table toppers and a bib. What is missing is a Valentine pillowcase for my Grandson. I found the cutest Valentine fabric with dogs and the words "I woof you" on it. I got it at JoAnn Fabrics last week. I was ironing the fabric today and noticed a 3 inch imperfection. Grr. I went back to the store, but they are now sold out of that fabric. A check of three other stores came up empty. I'm hoping I can find a comparable replacement somewhere before Valentine's Day.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-25938044542015561272011-02-05T20:48:00.000-08:002011-02-05T20:48:09.486-08:00Get Your Craft On Girlies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUZdNuxvOCP9Jp-Xf_7L5IAsamqD0APMUq7wBKVPHBqTsaCbWjm80iqvmh03_uzZq9XCwMkrEzy2F_nqHtmE5kcBjBwDo3vzkZuf-Cf6iI0EwvR5PTGhuTi2s008zq3SFJdhulocEaikP/s1600/Valentine+craft+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUZdNuxvOCP9Jp-Xf_7L5IAsamqD0APMUq7wBKVPHBqTsaCbWjm80iqvmh03_uzZq9XCwMkrEzy2F_nqHtmE5kcBjBwDo3vzkZuf-Cf6iI0EwvR5PTGhuTi2s008zq3SFJdhulocEaikP/s320/Valentine+craft+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Lately I have been checking out quite a few DIY blogs. People are doing some amazing things to their homes. Anyway, you know how you check out one blog, then you see a sidebar link with a photo and it piques your curiosity? Well, this was what I saw, so I decided I had to see more. Actually, this has <strong>nothing</strong> to do with a DIY project, so if that is what you are hoping for, you can stop reading NOW. But, this is just too cute not to share with my fellow bloggerettes. These are my ingredients, go get your own! P.S. you can get the cherry jelly hearts at WalMart. <a href="http://poppiesatplay.blogspot.com/2011/02/cupids-arrows-super-quick-valentines.html">http://poppiesatplay.blogspot.com/2011/02/cupids-arrows-super-quick-valentines.html</a>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-80223228609893309262011-02-02T11:08:00.000-08:002011-02-02T11:08:40.040-08:00The Great Blizzard of 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_anAljvZjt_7KINCIWwGgZK7lWEdPMJ_Vqf2mE3fXdJ1YJT-R-PO4kfoajusuDjcqtyfJrJHKil2VDVlmETi7sXvUhUOeEEIeKdQNRtjzf8nVuTNITTnXvVHmHVHwc-SrcWuyrX3B5XjD/s1600/blizzard+of+2011+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_anAljvZjt_7KINCIWwGgZK7lWEdPMJ_Vqf2mE3fXdJ1YJT-R-PO4kfoajusuDjcqtyfJrJHKil2VDVlmETi7sXvUhUOeEEIeKdQNRtjzf8nVuTNITTnXvVHmHVHwc-SrcWuyrX3B5XjD/s320/blizzard+of+2011+009.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The great blizzard of 2011 has hit. It packed a one-two punch. Our area saw at least 5 <strong>feet</strong> of snow. The digging out has begun. <br />
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</div><div align="left">As you can see, it is at least waist deep on my husband, and he is 5'10". When he got down to the bottom of the driveway, the city plows had piled the snow so high that it reached his shoulders! I just keep telling myself March 20th isn't that far off. March 20th is the official start of spring and it can't come soon enough!</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-50659565249169044292011-02-01T21:07:00.000-08:002011-02-01T21:07:17.897-08:00When You Run Short of Fabric<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSUZTzx_-92AZpp50x8apELOz648Ody3ugUj637vEnrWT1st-6YYCY2kUxu7GVLa4GI3T0oNnHhwQkryD1t3LW3TjzmanmtmI5WGpnblRGRHgjz5UV4okIod2wrI4SMh-i0dn92uenWui/s1600/Matthew%2527s+curtains+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSUZTzx_-92AZpp50x8apELOz648Ody3ugUj637vEnrWT1st-6YYCY2kUxu7GVLa4GI3T0oNnHhwQkryD1t3LW3TjzmanmtmI5WGpnblRGRHgjz5UV4okIod2wrI4SMh-i0dn92uenWui/s320/Matthew%2527s+curtains+004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I bought this fabric at least 5 years ago, which means I doubt I could find it any more. I did buy it with the intent of making curtains from it. I remember when I bought it, I took what was left on the bolt, hoping I would have enough. Fast (okay, slow) forward 5 years. Once I measured what I had, I knew there wasn't going to be enough for both gathered valances and gathered curtains, which was what I wanted. I started hunting through pattern books hoping I would find an alternate pattern that used less fabric. This valance is a Simplicity pattern and the name of it is Sewing Patterns For Dummies. No comment.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-6913070677103071932011-02-01T15:46:00.001-08:002011-02-01T16:19:39.429-08:00My New Toy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNSJ2ttNGHllBdvyrOISx31xAalhbJ9ttn9rI_nHKwtyH6gjeGH0u0JF_GxukqnbCdTjTiQEL5GniSWA21Rq_YBuKo_KpMOrS3Dkz5UB44quZZF_fW_tE-iTErVyswMZWvjjlCylvlYoX/s1600/stove+and+binding+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNSJ2ttNGHllBdvyrOISx31xAalhbJ9ttn9rI_nHKwtyH6gjeGH0u0JF_GxukqnbCdTjTiQEL5GniSWA21Rq_YBuKo_KpMOrS3Dkz5UB44quZZF_fW_tE-iTErVyswMZWvjjlCylvlYoX/s320/stove+and+binding+002.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Isn't it beau-ti-ful? I so needed a new stove. Only two of the four burners on my old stove worked. And, my previous stove was electric. This time around, we opted for gas. We chose this model because I cook a lot of casseroles, frozen pizzas and little items. I always hated to heat up an entire oven for things so small . It also has the convection option on the bottom oven only. Of course, my favorite feature so far is the timer that beeps to let you know when the oven is done preheating.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-86638729859490498412011-01-31T21:03:00.000-08:002011-01-31T21:03:20.137-08:00I Wont Be Buying A Lottery Ticket Today<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXI8DvyzZ-xF_0vK1uYScqsy56SybWN-Runbtfo3sXs6daSWd5fF7NTX5QDlW_bEtQvxZktP4_nS_tbzvWCLo9XhwPh3ypVwOEkHL4ndc61Xt0gk4aj8rWzxL3VRTUgVZiOEVEHxpaQK_/s1600/stove+and+binding+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXI8DvyzZ-xF_0vK1uYScqsy56SybWN-Runbtfo3sXs6daSWd5fF7NTX5QDlW_bEtQvxZktP4_nS_tbzvWCLo9XhwPh3ypVwOEkHL4ndc61Xt0gk4aj8rWzxL3VRTUgVZiOEVEHxpaQK_/s320/stove+and+binding+005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Remember how I said I was working on a binding today? Look at this...yep, that is a miter, right smack dab in the middle of my corner! What are the chances that it would land there? And, of course it was on the third corner. There was <strong><em>no</em></strong> way I was taking that baby out!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-51955432512596695202011-01-31T14:38:00.000-08:002011-01-31T14:40:13.478-08:00Cool Tool<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDxAQG5CKeqsAy4bAjVrKW-WnvDIXOIdPhYlP0HA5X2OnddvgcgaFHSlJK8xKLOwzX0GAZytCzUExpjw9aAMTXtrmz56f5GgN3f7ssAQJr7Kz6UBJ-MifzAswLZhFqoAJaTWEFaGkJ5C0/s1600/binding+tool+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDxAQG5CKeqsAy4bAjVrKW-WnvDIXOIdPhYlP0HA5X2OnddvgcgaFHSlJK8xKLOwzX0GAZytCzUExpjw9aAMTXtrmz56f5GgN3f7ssAQJr7Kz6UBJ-MifzAswLZhFqoAJaTWEFaGkJ5C0/s320/binding+tool+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Today I am making binding for a quilt. This nifty little tool is a great help.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fUtYLBdl9zGFAgpeAyLnFgOMz4m8wi1D5D8P5In-pNYN-XuItAqdmT9Ez4CNF2NzBH_dxqNVx6NOdn61ls8ehQDj0Yls6jgR5oVOHg7ST1kBwB4HNhj12wvSiZvGLgyyA_sCeegy36zm/s1600/binding+tool+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9fUtYLBdl9zGFAgpeAyLnFgOMz4m8wi1D5D8P5In-pNYN-XuItAqdmT9Ez4CNF2NzBH_dxqNVx6NOdn61ls8ehQDj0Yls6jgR5oVOHg7ST1kBwB4HNhj12wvSiZvGLgyyA_sCeegy36zm/s320/binding+tool+005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Now you nestle those two strips. Sew 1/4 inch from corner to corner (where you see the two pins) and...and...wait for it...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAsCJh6378ECLaAi7EVVMlR0fUVLveCMWhKWxkAj2hmwvYodbeGORX1cIPOd7E2zbKzUVfsnytGkJUVosKhmvZ3RmjSOh4BCLSVbZKgrtWznRwUJswTLL17D-TUy5TeCHowEVj60qA8qB/s1600/binding+tool+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAsCJh6378ECLaAi7EVVMlR0fUVLveCMWhKWxkAj2hmwvYodbeGORX1cIPOd7E2zbKzUVfsnytGkJUVosKhmvZ3RmjSOh4BCLSVbZKgrtWznRwUJswTLL17D-TUy5TeCHowEVj60qA8qB/s320/binding+tool+006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>VOILA..you have a perfectly pieced biased binding strip. Pretty cool, huh? Told you it was a cool tool!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-67131172885542443432011-01-30T19:22:00.000-08:002011-01-30T19:25:50.950-08:00More of the Same<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0k1Ni994rW3MJxQ_YkGx-FiZApEVTnBfwr26tyzxClmYtiwoUcko-iOrvvxoM12rDO8XzSdiZafyXxFaEpG4fWK767h9eSTfjMxIMwb5p12lWNYU_iLyDH7ZsPlsUI1saXaqPWHZulbZ_/s1600/pillowcases+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0k1Ni994rW3MJxQ_YkGx-FiZApEVTnBfwr26tyzxClmYtiwoUcko-iOrvvxoM12rDO8XzSdiZafyXxFaEpG4fWK767h9eSTfjMxIMwb5p12lWNYU_iLyDH7ZsPlsUI1saXaqPWHZulbZ_/s320/pillowcases+001.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Unfortunately, I only had one yard of this fabric. I wish I would have had more. It was enough for just one pillowcase. I'm sure I bought this fabric for some lovely young lady, but since it is more than 5 years old, I am sure she is probably out of this stage by now. Those ballerina hippos sure are cute though.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNiy7NiZ8Q6r6OcEiNtDa73RUte4YjHm1Z04VAtCBLFBY44LGIWBWyfDvSygb_LIUjayQv5XOyYuIoGktuXa-vDkMyxox1ci5-WjzChcv6sur0iSbRw7K9p7np_vWTCHyovJWyhaFFMif/s1600/pillowcases+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNiy7NiZ8Q6r6OcEiNtDa73RUte4YjHm1Z04VAtCBLFBY44LGIWBWyfDvSygb_LIUjayQv5XOyYuIoGktuXa-vDkMyxox1ci5-WjzChcv6sur0iSbRw7K9p7np_vWTCHyovJWyhaFFMif/s320/pillowcases+002.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Again, another one yard piece of fabric. Some of these focus fabrics are so darn cute. I am keeping a small square of each one of these pillowcase fabrics, just in case I decide to make an i-spy quilt someday.</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-58490871794991767722011-01-29T20:23:00.000-08:002011-01-29T20:23:33.379-08:00Batter Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2snIVcEjgMee1v_p2DTNarqcUp8Dc4JqNL_-1DuEcd37btjC_BsSqPH0l9Fema8P0U6IajO7xIqVdccoOQMroHzpDDxb6EY-wmiBoqVB7wLJLcCcWeQUTkl5rFI3jyfxLcshHoHgoHY0/s1600/pillowcases+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU2snIVcEjgMee1v_p2DTNarqcUp8Dc4JqNL_-1DuEcd37btjC_BsSqPH0l9Fema8P0U6IajO7xIqVdccoOQMroHzpDDxb6EY-wmiBoqVB7wLJLcCcWeQUTkl5rFI3jyfxLcshHoHgoHY0/s320/pillowcases+001.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>How do you like my valance? I bought this baseball print to make a valance. Needless to say, I changed my mind and used something else. I was stuck trying to figure out what I was going to make with 3 yards of this fabric. Ugh. I already used up 1 yard making some bibs for Matthew. Since I had enough left, I decided to make a set of pillowcases. Pillowcases are such a great way of stash busting large pieces of fabric. And, I finished them just in time. Spring training is only 3 months away (grin).Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-5535751360077190592011-01-28T11:40:00.000-08:002011-01-28T11:40:21.814-08:00Consignment Shops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SpMju-S5MV5dk3hftmYwuJWmINMiXKaHXyH2gc3xyje0GEU3dcMgFXbJfmiQ0J3G6GvdC5_1IJffHqEz89I0YpOQxEi7aKakpTO7GCHtq-TwiarmeMx-hIj2mdpeSUWbq-CSw8-kyha4/s1600/pillowcases+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_SpMju-S5MV5dk3hftmYwuJWmINMiXKaHXyH2gc3xyje0GEU3dcMgFXbJfmiQ0J3G6GvdC5_1IJffHqEz89I0YpOQxEi7aKakpTO7GCHtq-TwiarmeMx-hIj2mdpeSUWbq-CSw8-kyha4/s320/pillowcases+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Mike will be transferring jobs beginning February 14. This job will be 5 days a week from 8 to 4. Finally some normal hours for my son. With the changing of jobs comes a shift in babysitting duties. Beckham will now be with us on Thursdays AND Fridays. It was time for me to update the toy collection/selection. Since winter in Wisconsin is in full swing, rummage sales were out. I decided to check out some consignment shops. Wow, I had no idea what great places these are. I found some wonderful, like-new toys at more than reasonable prices. The picture shows just <strong>some</strong> of my bargains...Becks is one happy camper. Even though I found all these great toys....<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0D4P7A_2s8pEGEB14RSCqg2vkHiRUA3mivDjlrMeFEKH2pAkLmBhPnX3-Ag1blU-yR7TzJhXN0pkTiN8Mal7AFOi31wr-yTjnhB9MnZH3OrOj9omQpHiZCv2uln0FtKgPW6u9RK-WbyF/s1600/pillowcases+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0D4P7A_2s8pEGEB14RSCqg2vkHiRUA3mivDjlrMeFEKH2pAkLmBhPnX3-Ag1blU-yR7TzJhXN0pkTiN8Mal7AFOi31wr-yTjnhB9MnZH3OrOj9omQpHiZCv2uln0FtKgPW6u9RK-WbyF/s320/pillowcases+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>....he still likes to play in Maddy's pet carrier. Thank goodness Maddy can't talk, because I am sure she would have a few choice words for the little interloper!! Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-24373659731735984812011-01-28T11:16:00.000-08:002011-01-28T11:19:07.946-08:00Katz<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumqEwigSMKC9QMX-p9QoZzGgC9SwU7EhyphenhyphenB7AAbOX87UbK_d70JUk84vRULXapYYbwh1cGwmSd3etv6_08_kzPz7W3mQWKWjrWJQVsnLFHXj3d2iOX9Mj7SZYZpXS8kmy8rwyrZ1dS-ua3/s1600/pillowcases+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiumqEwigSMKC9QMX-p9QoZzGgC9SwU7EhyphenhyphenB7AAbOX87UbK_d70JUk84vRULXapYYbwh1cGwmSd3etv6_08_kzPz7W3mQWKWjrWJQVsnLFHXj3d2iOX9Mj7SZYZpXS8kmy8rwyrZ1dS-ua3/s320/pillowcases+004.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Friday's pillowcase of the day is some krazy katz. Pretty soon I will be sewing pillowcases in my sleep!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-30554633930564636642011-01-27T12:03:00.000-08:002011-01-27T12:05:09.196-08:00Another "Kick"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBC1vfINF3-jvud4f4Hpcj3nzpGif8xZa0AE4uOoVfpAhF7q3PMxxdT7bM5CdHuvpffNC4rGQSrIYkxJmMztcrD51e_TbDNmNZqc8e-W5VXL0YZxEsD-MBjKh-IY0LmNpwUsqWWEdDG4t/s1600/pillowcases+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBC1vfINF3-jvud4f4Hpcj3nzpGif8xZa0AE4uOoVfpAhF7q3PMxxdT7bM5CdHuvpffNC4rGQSrIYkxJmMztcrD51e_TbDNmNZqc8e-W5VXL0YZxEsD-MBjKh-IY0LmNpwUsqWWEdDG4t/s320/pillowcases+001.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5T06Xv46k_XHb8sXVTcBQDPqPVFs03vgf7hhRKpQLtMk4sXMFejSbcaMt4vE3jS4bPc996zf0BvYDqLKFnMRU4eP8YACImSw7Bs2K8-tkirYmGl7HVlRMAtoM6rQpzsSQJf9-qNYPASj/s1600/pillowcases+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5T06Xv46k_XHb8sXVTcBQDPqPVFs03vgf7hhRKpQLtMk4sXMFejSbcaMt4vE3jS4bPc996zf0BvYDqLKFnMRU4eP8YACImSw7Bs2K8-tkirYmGl7HVlRMAtoM6rQpzsSQJf9-qNYPASj/s320/pillowcases+002.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>It would seem I sew in spurts. Sometimes for weeks on end, I do no sewing. Then there are times when I get on a kick, like a few months ago, and I make multiples of one thing. Well, I think I am on another kick. My Goddaughter visited last Friday and wanted me to teach her how to make a pillowcase. It went so quickly and easily, that I wondered why I didn't make more of them. I decided to dig out all the fun focus fabrics that I have. Matthew now has a few new sets of pillowcases, with more to come. The "kick" continues.....Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-85997234596455120562010-12-27T21:02:00.000-08:002010-12-27T21:02:14.057-08:00This is NOT a Paid Advertisement!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01DrU_OnzqjYmu6O5H0kVrUOqnQs_Dio-9JXEaiT6fYoGgLz1yNzYs8nYx7vDFjvkT-EB-pBtflLhyKLTHAUCXdofFwCw09yduKFXHy6FSYBXUV8N3JDnDo0eeaEv4_8ThForrP8TK7J7/s1600/christmas+2010+021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01DrU_OnzqjYmu6O5H0kVrUOqnQs_Dio-9JXEaiT6fYoGgLz1yNzYs8nYx7vDFjvkT-EB-pBtflLhyKLTHAUCXdofFwCw09yduKFXHy6FSYBXUV8N3JDnDo0eeaEv4_8ThForrP8TK7J7/s320/christmas+2010+021.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I know it is wrong to have a favorite Christmas present. I truly love all the gifts I received. I know my family puts a lot of thoughtfulness into each one, and I appreciate that. But, that being said, I am going to break the rules. There is something about a hand made gift. Maybe it is because I am creative and I know how much work it takes to pull something together. My daughter-in-law Ashley decided to go on Shutterfly and make a personalized calendar for our family. This thing is AWESOME. For each month, the top of the calendar has photographs of family members who are celebrating something that month. Then on the dates themselves, there are smaller pictures of the person who is celebrating. I picked October to show, because my birthday is on the 9th and Beckham's is on the 21st.</span> Ashley did a great job and picked out some wonderful photos. This is truly a keepsake.</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-60564627125909610012010-11-27T19:25:00.000-08:002010-11-27T19:25:35.304-08:00That's Hot....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13hSF90JOciseRPRmWLpNtHvmNYQcllOix0IWplxDYYD9L5CuVV2PfB6N9xMyBV6ZdIvb2xLdTo2ySZfDksyebQcvruYdSTQRhNDzVi9M9VxJ4twa86tu3E58C29zkisZ5VrhdwKPS4Tw/s1600/pink+tree+skirt+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13hSF90JOciseRPRmWLpNtHvmNYQcllOix0IWplxDYYD9L5CuVV2PfB6N9xMyBV6ZdIvb2xLdTo2ySZfDksyebQcvruYdSTQRhNDzVi9M9VxJ4twa86tu3E58C29zkisZ5VrhdwKPS4Tw/s320/pink+tree+skirt+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Pink, that is. My daughter-in-law has a pink/black kitchen. During the holiday season, she has a small, hot pink Christmas tree in her kitchen. Last week she asked me if I had some fabric (now there's a laugh). She wanted some pink fabric to wrap around the bottom of her tree to resemble a tree skirt. I told her if she would give me a few days I would be glad to make her a real tree skirt. This is the fabric she picked. The tree skirt is roughly 20 inches in diameter. I hope she likes her hot pink tree skirt.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-71507887540341715642010-11-25T22:27:00.000-08:002010-11-25T22:27:14.184-08:00Happy Thanksgiving 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjml6Tskhfh6akM56FTS9iptJjks0Aiu_CjyC_N-FmYc58Ij1ccJC2kkn_LosZZ-uqDCbX5hVLGeeCoFlHsVkiuJ6U2FvWliE1wTy1R7v-UGpA8CBXQ-ERVOblfecOIXuVJGT1c3gKhKd3R/s1600/Thanksgiving+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjml6Tskhfh6akM56FTS9iptJjks0Aiu_CjyC_N-FmYc58Ij1ccJC2kkn_LosZZ-uqDCbX5hVLGeeCoFlHsVkiuJ6U2FvWliE1wTy1R7v-UGpA8CBXQ-ERVOblfecOIXuVJGT1c3gKhKd3R/s320/Thanksgiving+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Thanksgiving dinner for 2010 is now just a memory. But, those turkey sandwiches are going to taste so good tomorrow. My niece brought this yummy "turkey" appetizer to the festivities today. The body of the turkey is actually a dip covered with bacon bits and nuts. <br />
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Today and everyday, my blessings are plentiful. I try not to take them for granted. And, I try to remember to share with those less fortunate, because I am so blessed. My life is a work in progress. Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-27771195490314424042010-11-11T18:39:00.000-08:002010-11-11T18:39:42.580-08:00The Big Blue Bear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5ickuUBg0J472kNKSGaeNO0Lo5dbABf_Znl1VXuH-vc3by93Gom-huY8TSJMGnl8dPElweCTXozDYMtrUFUWk_GoYcre2Mkd7K0bmhH1rjK777tHeGwgI2Zfj38Slvwr-EX0kdjgWuUn/s1600/Denver+Trip+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5ickuUBg0J472kNKSGaeNO0Lo5dbABf_Znl1VXuH-vc3by93Gom-huY8TSJMGnl8dPElweCTXozDYMtrUFUWk_GoYcre2Mkd7K0bmhH1rjK777tHeGwgI2Zfj38Slvwr-EX0kdjgWuUn/s320/Denver+Trip+005.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Jack and I spent part of this week in Denver, CO. This Blue Bear art statue can be found in downtown Denver. He appears to be peering into the Denver Convention Center. The bear is 40 feet high and is made up of 4,000 interlocking triangles. Now that's one BIG BEAR!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-66190153701213728422010-11-01T14:18:00.000-07:002010-11-01T14:18:59.083-07:00I Am Soooooo Lazy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFmt1m0jepDoFJzBRGI7Za6q18rGHBlcdOqBVk6i0jejre4lS2PYsxj-tWlA-GUbOrWuK7AvnF-LZxFc1xrw13xi_McTru3Wn3OWMEKF4Z4CL-P0ICT44jPYP3XyHYO6ZVDiWHQ6HsEux/s1600/Valentine's+Day+pillowcase+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFmt1m0jepDoFJzBRGI7Za6q18rGHBlcdOqBVk6i0jejre4lS2PYsxj-tWlA-GUbOrWuK7AvnF-LZxFc1xrw13xi_McTru3Wn3OWMEKF4Z4CL-P0ICT44jPYP3XyHYO6ZVDiWHQ6HsEux/s320/Valentine's+Day+pillowcase+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>You're not seeing things. This is a Valentine's Day pillowcase, actually there is a set of them. It was on my "to do" list. I needed to get them done because I have black thread loaded on my serger. My serger is old, dinosaurish even. Changing thread on it is challenging, to say the least. So, there you have it. I am lazy and won't be changing that thread until all the "to do" projects needing black thread are done.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-61353204932962376942010-10-31T20:07:00.000-07:002010-10-31T20:07:50.241-07:00Happy Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDHS8-9bjYONtRy2aFTPnpRIBO_XgbZUjZ8Vsn4MFFO6AjevJejcQNd7HJ6FypzuUgL6RvjSeaJJGV8eJ8IbkiCfdQbTVps8J8QNeTHYQ_IH2pcxU4VLV47b4_jfci_d0YyOL_jn9PJHZ/s1600/rocking+horse+025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDHS8-9bjYONtRy2aFTPnpRIBO_XgbZUjZ8Vsn4MFFO6AjevJejcQNd7HJ6FypzuUgL6RvjSeaJJGV8eJ8IbkiCfdQbTVps8J8QNeTHYQ_IH2pcxU4VLV47b4_jfci_d0YyOL_jn9PJHZ/s320/rocking+horse+025.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>In between all the birthday partying today, Becks found time to trick or treat. Obviously, since he only has two bottom teeth, he won't be eating much candy. But, he had the best time dressing in costume and hanging out with all his little cousins who were "teaching him the ropes". Grandma's little monkey sure had a big day!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744147348268884409.post-13466939448224399352010-10-31T19:07:00.000-07:002010-10-31T19:07:58.456-07:00Grandpa's Gift<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryuMpIU58WqQIdqxgjj_zXK5kSfUHJ1G0BgAAa3zFOwh4oTpuiojnBSLRscpah4L3BxIQVp8qvkfD6m42S7YCfRE99TREqAaH_l7zj0lV4UBG6Z9ISpwPfFaWhUXVq9t6_eDsG8hft8tM/s1600/rocking+horse+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjryuMpIU58WqQIdqxgjj_zXK5kSfUHJ1G0BgAAa3zFOwh4oTpuiojnBSLRscpah4L3BxIQVp8qvkfD6m42S7YCfRE99TREqAaH_l7zj0lV4UBG6Z9ISpwPfFaWhUXVq9t6_eDsG8hft8tM/s320/rocking+horse+012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>When I was a child, my father made a rocking horse for my sister, brother and me. Then, when all three of us had our own children, our kids rode the horse too. The rocking horse now resides with my niece. We asked her if we could borrow it to make a pattern from it. My husband traced the pattern pieces, cut, sanded and painted the wood. If you ask me, I think it turned out awesome! This new rocking horse will hopefully be an heirloom to a new generation.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18136778387457332435noreply@blogger.com0