Between stories and outings and eating and trips to the fabric store, we managed to get a lot of sewing done! I got my quilt-along top put together. I really like it! I sent a picture of it to my husband and his comment was, "it's really colorful. And it looks like a lot of work." Well, it was! Thank you for noticing!
I finally got a bag made for my mom - It was about time!! Part of the problem was fabric selection. Once she got here and saw this in my stash it was a no-brainer. Chez Posh by Moda. If she hadn't chosen it, I might have used it for myself!
And because she's my mom, I let her design a second set of interior pockets specially sized for her doo-dads.
I also made some delicious blueberry scones from Cook's Illustrated. They are delightful! Here are the blueberries ready to be shaped into the triangles of joy. There's some lemon zest in the dough, just in case you were wondering.
My mom loves to bird watch and so I thought I would get a feeder to see if I could get the cardinals to come and visit. The first cheap feeder I bought was destroyed by a squirrel within the first week. This is a squirrel-proof one that is really cool! The cage on the outside of the feeder is spring loaded so that when the squirrel gets on it his weight lowers the leaves to cover the feeding holes. Nifty!! And look at all the fun birds that I didn't know were my neighbors.
And this picture reminds me of the idea I had for my Notion or Two quilt!
17 crafty mcCrafters commented:
Sounds like you and your mom made some great memories together on her trip Amy! Your quilt top turned out fabulous, I love all the color!!! I can't get enough of it!
Sounds like a wonderful visit.
Your quilt-along top looks stunning!!
Andi :-)
I like the bag and quilt. Beautiful!
Your quilt top is great! Love the bag, too. I love Chez Moi's fabrics. Those bird pictures are great.
Love the quilt top -- great fabric choices. :) And that bird feeder is too cool, I may have to check something out like that for myself!
I want that quilt! If you ever get tired of it, you know who love pink right . . . (and I don't mean Alison). :)
Amy Lou,
Zo and I have taken up bird watching--spotting...hmmm--we notice a lot of robins and swallows!
And how much do you charge for your bags?
Sorry your mom had to leave! I love your photos!!! No matter what you are photographing, your cute kids, food, flowers, veggies, bags, quilts (by the way, very nice), birds... they always look amazing!
How very cool! Love this post. ooxx`jodi
that last picture would make a perfect addition to your notion quilt. your mom's bag and the quilt top are beautiful. i hope you don't get too lonely without your bff, nanny, craft pal staying with you.
Sorry she had to go! I know having an ear to bend is most helpful after a long day. Hugs
Your bag for her is great! I love that collection of fabric too, and of course your quilt top is beautiful!! Glad your honey liked it :)
I love your bags and quilts.
Kailey's mom.
Those are very nice!
Hey I have a mommy board! Would love for you to check it out.
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I LOVE that bag & quilt!! The fabric you used in the bag is wonderful!! Love all the colors in the beautiful quilt.
the quilts and bags are gorgeous...do u sell them?
Sherlene
Brunei
Sherlene,
I do! - please email me! amyhwebb AT gmail DOT com.
amy soooooo cute!!! love the quilt!!! i love the bird pics...love my new camera too, trying to figure out the apeture too...didn't work as well as i would have liked...but it took awesome pics...will be posting soon...
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