Crab Apples and Updates

I know, I know… I haven’t been updating very much lately  I have been crafting/creating though!  So, thought I’d use this post to get updated on all my projects… and if you stick around there might be something in it for ya!

Garden

We bought the book for square foot gardening.  I’ve been wanting a veggie garden – and support my local growers by going to the local farmer’s markets.  Some great veggies were bought (and eaten!) last year.  I thought I’d try my hand at gardening.  I don’t have much of a green thumb… so… well.. kinda scared here, but we’re giving it a try.

Mike and I made 4 boxes with wire mesh and weed stop material on the bottom.  Each one is 4ft by 4ft.

I had a guy from work (that also has a farm) graciously bring us some dirt/manure/compost.  And he brought it over for free!  Then I had some free labor (I love seeing my kids work and sweat! LOL) put it into the wheelbarrows and take it to the boxes.

Then we planted the seeds and plants that I bought.  Now we are just praying it grows!  The pic below was taken at 4:00 pm, so the boxes get alot of full sun before the shade creeps in on them.

I had to take this pic- it is of Addie, the neighbors sweet dog.  She was quite curious what we were doing in our yard.

Alphabet Inchies Swap

I’ve participated in another inchie swap on Craftster.  This time it was the alphabet.  I made mine and sent them off, but I haven’t gotten all my inchies back yet.  I’ll have to post what I get later, but here are the inchies I sent out.

FLXR

DJPV

EKQW

CIOU

BHNTZ

AGXSY

I made them with watecolor pencils. I love the little doodles!

EEPP Swap – My loot!

I have also received from my partner in the EEPP Swap.  She really nailed “me” and my personality.  Look at this awesome embroidered panel she made me! 

And then look at this cute magnet!  The girl really went all out and I’m so very excited!

Tea Towel Set

I’m working on a 3 tea towel set for the awesome couple that gave us that garden soil.  I’m not finished yet, but here’s a pic of the first one done.

And this is the one I’m working on now.  The third is a duck.  All the patterns are from Hoop Love on flickr (LOVE FLICKR!)

Angel BOM

I’ve been working on a embroidered BOM quilt that will be a Christmas present this year.  I am not behind on it (yay me!) and this is the WIP for April’s pattern, with Jan-Mar in the back ground.  I’m doing it in all blue work.  Can’t wait to see it finished!

Belize

Another part of my life is trying to get money raised to send my son to his first mission trip in Belize this June.  If you are able to donate, please do so (just click the picture or follow this link).

Crab Apples

And, I’ve been doodling.  I’ve been inspired by quotes lately and created this new embroidery pattern.  Well, then instead of stitching it – I watercolored it.

It’s going to my hairdresser David.  He’s an awesome guy and doesn’t charge us much.  He’s been having this one customer kinda of grate on his nerves (and we’ve been praying about it).  So I made this sign for him to hang in his booth area.  Maybe she’ll get the point?

Since you’ve been so patient – here’s your reward… a new free pattern!

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