And really, aren't these just happy fabrics!? I keep checking my reader for Week 3s instructions for Dana's Quilt-along. I finally got the strips cut out last night. Can't wait to start putting them together!
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A friend of mine asked me to help her make a bag for her oldest daughter who just had her first baby. I love the fabric they chose.
We spent a nice afternoon together chatting and sewing. And she made a beautiful bag! I love working with other people on projects. The way everyone sees things differently I get to do things I wouldn't have typically done myself.
I have a bag problem. I really do want to keep every. single. one.
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Lastly - the garden. I was really tired of looking at this when I came home.
It used to look even worse - with clover and NO plants. I'm looking forward to those hydrangeas, gladiolas, and dahlias blooming.
But I needed some instant color. So one trip to the nursery and I came home with this!
But I needed some instant color. So one trip to the nursery and I came home with this!
And now that sad little patch looks just a little bit brighter. And who knew plants went on clearance? I got petunias for 25 cents for a 6 pack! Nice! And only because they were OVERwatered. I've let them dry out a bit....
This is my favorite spot. I love the bright orange and pink zinnias!
I can't wait to see it all as it grows and fills in! It's making me happier already.
13 crafty mcCrafters commented:
I gardened all weekend too! Love your plants!
fun! her post is up, just not in the reader yet! :(
I love the bag - that is my favorite dot, I think I need more . . . your stacks of ginger blossom are so pretty!
What a fun little space to look at now! And I know exactly how you feel - so much to do, so little time. Not to mention the fact that you are having to be mom and dad for a while!
love the flowers! Very pretty. :)
Great bag.
And your colourful patch of garden looks just wonderful.
Andi :-)
love the garden
It's amazing what a difference a colorful flower or two can make. They're beautiful! Good deal!
Love the bag! I am sure it will be a hit with the new mom!
The flower garden turned out awesome. Sorry I wasn't there to get my hands dirty. Laurie's bag turned out really cute.
Oh, those stacks of fabric are SO pretty. Hey, I just bought some zinnias this morning. Usually I keep the seed heads from the year before, but didn't get to it last fall, so I broke down and bought the full-blown plant. It is easier that way... Love your garden!
I love the lining of that brown/blue polka dotted bag. What fabric is that, do you know?
Nice selection for the quilt along.
your garden looks great Amy! I love those bright colors too.
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