...like a bee.

I had a very productive weekend. First The western quilt top...I like the looks of it so far. But I didn't work on it as much as I wanted to, I got this far on Sunday afternoon...the rest of the weekend was spent making bags!


This bag I made for my sister...she bought the fabric and I had the pattern. I think I'm getting better...just don't look too closely! You'll see that my straight lines, wave a little at times.

The lining is a DARK purple with black polka dots so it was very hard to photograph.

I modified the pattern and put outside pockets on the sides...like she requested. I also split the handle in 2 instead of the sling handle the pattern originally calls for.

The next bag I made for the other sister, it's a diaper bag and it's SO CUTE! I love it and I can see me making a LOT more of these for future babies to come...unfortunately none will be my own (that ship has sailed). I used the same Amy butler pattern with similar modifications as above...except I put the outside pockets in the front of the bag.

I love the little iron on frogs!

I hope the mama-to-be love the bag and uses it often!

This morning as I was getting ready for work...I was thinking about how crafty I am (as I looked at all available surfaces that are/were covered in supplies...yarn, hooks, pins, scissors, scrap fabric...) but it dawned on me that my whole family is crafty. You've seen my crafts...but my other sister is an interior designer that's pretty crafty. The other sister is a cake decorator and she does an awesome job. Our dad dabbles in working with wood...I wish I had pictures of the work he's done but I do not. Take my word for it...he does a good job too.

So I come from a family of crafters and I think it really neat!

All this could be yours...

Just by Visiting While they play and entering her Destash giveaway! Where her allergy can be OUR gain!!! ummm really sorry about the allergy though!

WisHy, wAshY

I feel as though I'm all over the place...spread too thin...going no where FAST. Ever have those days? Try months! I think it's school...I get completely wrapped up in myself. I've neglected friends and family and crafting. I'm slowly finding my center...where all things balance out. I called Janice and made a girl-date with her (might happen). Spring break for the boys has been a nice break...maybe D will go back to school refreshed and ready to take on the rest of the school year...and hopefully pass 8th grade?! and crafting...{smile} I've done some of that too!

This is going to SIL for a baby shower...

and I started my cowboy quilt! I'm so excited about it...I know some of you out there in blogland would rather pierce your eardrums, then listen to some country but not me...I'm a cowgirl!

I'm a little stuck...originally I wanted to make the quilt like the picture above but then I thought maybe I could add a solid on one side like this...

(I know...blurry)but you get the idea! Thoughts?
Tonight I start a diaper bag for my sister. That should be...interesting?

Oh what a feelin!

No, I'm not dancing on the ceiling...but it's pretty close! I wanted to share some fabric goodness!
I love these patterns and I can't wait to start cutting! I'm hoping this one will come out a little straighter and a little more me.
These two (3) are for separate quilt tops...The smaller squares will go together and I'll be starting on those first! and the bigger pink squares are a funky retro pattern that looked so fun I couldn't pass it up!

I'm also crocheting! I'm just about finished with a baby blanket for my SIL. I should have pictures soon...I love spring! All my creativity start flowing again!

See, I do....

Crochet! I know I've veered of the subject of crochet for some time but I think it's burnout from the marathon afghan Christmas! Although I have made various small projects, the latest is the Phanie a free pattern from Berroco. I love how easy it was to make but I'll have to modify it for my gigantic head (I need a big brain to hold all my ideas) but enough of the dialog...

I like a slouchier (?) hat and this one isn't slouchy enough for my (BIG) head. I'll try again, maybe more rounds? But I love the color!

...Aloha!

This month The Morgan clan was tasked with surprising the MOTHER for her 50th birthday. It was great and she WAS surprised! We all had a task in the planning...I had the cake.

With the help of my baker sister. This is what we came up with. I also made the beach bag...remember this?

I still have one more item to complete...a Lei, I'll have it done this week. I know it's late but I was at a loss on the contruction of it. I think I've figure out how to now.

The family pitched in and bought the Mother a trip to Hawaii!

and here it is.

It's not completely finished yet but I should get the binding done this weekend. Any quilters out there...advice you'd like to share? I'm happy with it and all the mistakes because it's my first one but for next time I'd love to get it right!

Of Quilts and things...

Looking around at everyones creativeness (?) I was inspired to make a quilt. Yes, I know that just because I made a bag...doesn't mean I can sew, but I wanted to try anyway. Etsy is a fabulous place for all things crafty. I looked around and found a pattern that seemed easy enough, even for me! Bought all the supplies Saturday and got to work...well I'm done!
It's all wrong and uneven and I love it! The finished size from the pattern is 50 x 50 but I made mine closer to 60 x 60 only because the batting was cut 60 x 60 only now I find out that the batting shrinks?!
I don't have a good picture of it yet but as soon as I do I'll share with you first!

Good Ol' sew and sew...

I mostly made this by myself! Don't look too close or you'll see all the crooked lines and messed up stitching but it was my first time...I can't wait to give it another try. Maybe with practice I'll get better and be able to make one all by myself!

There's a Party in my tummy....with CAKE!

More cupcakes to share...These where made for my niece's 1st birthday. She loves yo gabba gabba!

My sister Stephanie did all the baking and Lisette and I, with the help of Stephanie did the decorating. *

She also made a cake but for some reason I didn't get a picture of it. Hopefully someone will email me a picture!?

Here's the cake!

*I made the fondant from scratch...I also colored most of it. I will NOT be doing that again!

Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot...

I've noticed that this blog is seriously lacking in crochet items! I know I've made things...why haven't I added them here!? I finished the layering cardi from Crochet today! Jan 2009

I also finished the Frosted Waves from the same issue but I've yet to get a picture of the finished item.

So I have been crafting pretty regularly but my posting has slowed down. I blame school! Class started this month and although very fun and exciting...it takes up most of my free time.


More Later,

I accept...

I was challenged by Rhionna . This one is different, and fun!! The rules are,
1. Go to your pictures
2. Take the 6th folder
3. Choose the 6th picture
4. Show the picture on you blog and write something about it.
5. Invite 6 new people to this challenge.
6. Link to them and let them know they are challenged.
This picture is the 6TH picture, in my 6TH album, on Photobucket as well.




We're at El Torito's for my sister's birthday...August 4th. Me in the red, sipping on iced tea, Lisette in the black, her husband Charles next to her.

I'm really no good at tagging but if you would like to take the challenge, I challenge you!

Half-baked...recipes added

No, not really... These beauties were completely baked and I was told they tasted good too!

Yes, Ladies and gentlemen (?) your eyes do not deceive you...those are indeed ice cream cone cupcakes! I made the cupcake part using this recipe and the frosting was chocolate and buttercream.

and the cake...yes cake too!

Check out the fancy lattice work! (I know it needs work! but it makes me smile)

12 Steps...back at one.

I have fallen off the wagon! I was doing so well, almost 1 month without biting my nails and then...Super bowl! They're gone... every last finger nail chewed down to nothing!
Back at 1...

Addicted

I've got the itch to take up quilting...much to my husband's dismay (another craft?)

and in my research I found this giveaway it's absolutely amazing! and oh so generous! I hope I win...please let me win!

Go visit bitty bits and pieces to see more of this!

32

...usually, I'm okay with 32 as in the years I've been alive. I mostly just pretend it isn't so and go about my business...and it works for the most part. Last night however, it did NOT. I picked up the mail last night on the way home from my sister's house (thanks for the invite...food was good) and in the mail was a letter address to the Parents of D. A. M...so I'm thinking "What the heck did he do now?!" and as I turn it over to open it I read

I was literally sick to my stomach! Come fall I will have a child in HIGH SCHOOL!

More wicked awesome~ Handle Mods

Begin handle flap as per pattern row 1
Row 2: *hdc in first stitch, hdc decrease in next stitch(es), repeat from* all the way across. Ch1, turn
Row 3: sc all the way across.
Fasten off

Do the same for the other flap handle but DO NOT FASTEN OFF!
Handle Row1 begins here
Note: technically this is where the handles are supposed to go, but I turned it into the front and back of the bag.

Handle
Row 1: sc across the side (see picture above) 18sts. Turn
Row 2: ch 2, dc decrease in next stitch(es), dc across until 3 sts remain, dc decrease in next stitch(es) dc in last stitch. 16sts. Turn
Row 3: ch 2, dc decrease in next stitch(es), dc across until 3 sts remain, dc decrease in next stitch(es) dc in last stitch. 14sts. Turn
Row 4: ch 2, dc decrease in next stitch(es), dc across until 3 sts remain, dc decrease in next stitch(es) dc in last stitch. 12sts. Turn
Row 5: ch 2, dc decrease in next stitch(es), dc across until 3 sts remain, dc decrease in next stitch(es) dc in last stitch. 10sts. Turn
Row 6: ch 2, dc decrease in next stitch(es), dc across until 3 sts remain, dc decrease in next stitch(es) dc in last stitch. 8sts. Turn
Row 7: ch 2, dc decrease in next stitch(es), dc across until 3 sts remain, dc decrease in next stitch(es) dc in last stitch. 6sts. Turn
Row 8-30:
Ch 2, dc across. 6sts. Turn
Row 31: ch 2, 2 dcs in next st. dc across until 3 sts remain , 2 dcs in next stitch, dc in last stitch. 8sts. Turn
Row 32: ch 2, 2 dcs in next st. dc across until 3 sts remain , 2 dcs in next stitch, dc in last stitch. 10sts. Turn
Row 33: ch 2, 2 dcs in next st. dc across until 3 sts remain , 2 dcs in next stitch, dc in last stitch. 12sts. Turn
Row 34: ch 2, 2 dcs in next st. dc across until 3 sts remain , 2 dcs in next stitch, dc in last stitch. 14sts. Turn
Row 35: ch 2, 2 dcs in next st. dc across until 3 sts remain , 2 dcs in next stitch, dc in last stitch. 16sts. Turn
Row 36: ch 2, 2 dcs in next st. dc across until 3 sts remain , 2 dcs in next stitch, dc in last stitch. 18sts. Turn
Row 37: ch 1, sc across and fasten off.

Join with your preferred method.
If something looks off or incorrect, let me know...I'm new to this writing patterns down thing.

wicked awesome

Don't you hate when you're terribly proud of something you just finished...and you don't get a picture of it! I DO!!



Misty's mother-n-law wanted 2 Fat bottom bags to take back with her to Panama...She leaves tomorrow...so I got right on it! Made the red one right away! it had the crocheted handle, anyway I finished in record time..only took a day. I started the white one...this one was going to have to wait on the fancy handle I planned for it...while I was waiting for the handle I lined the red purse and it was all done. Well I got the handle for the white one yesterday and guess what?! it wasn't going to work!!! I could cry! so I lined the white one last night and began crocheting the handle for this one as well. I thought I could finish at work and still have plenty of time to mail it...but it was not meant to be! So I quickly packaged up the red bag and mailed it out with out taking a picture!!!



But a'lass I give to you the white one...