Spring Decor

We are supposed to be getting snow this week, but I still decided to put out some of my Spring decor. I have been so busy, it is hard working two jobs, plus everything else we have to do. I have a wool applique that I want to make for spring and have been working on a needle punch project. My granddaughter is playing basketball so I have been trying to attend some of her games. And of course we are waiting the arrival of Baby Ruby, any day now. Now for some photo's of my decor.

Daughters Baby Shower

Today me and two friends had my daughter a baby shower. We are all excited about baby Ruby
Grace who is due next month.  I made three diaper cakes for the shower as part of the decorations.
 I made a diaper cake, and owl since the shower theme was woodland and a sleeping baby
diaper cake.  I made all of these items using baby diapers and other items. The nice thing about
making these things out of diapers is that when you take it  apart everything is used for the baby.
I had fun making these items. I will also share some of the shower photos.

Sleeping baby, made from diapers

Can't wait for baby Ruby

Owl diaper cake

Diaper cake

Me and my best friend Shelia

Friends and family

Candy for Cole and Riley

Nice diaper bag

Stephanies friend Jen was in charge of the yummy food.

Cute baby outfit

Tables decorated with mason jars and baby's breath

Poster for Ruby's room, everyone puts on their finger print and signs it.

Punched needle project and tote

Today we had a snow day, so I was off from my school job. Boy did I ever get alot accomplished.
 I cleaned my house, did laundry, baked cookies, worked on my taxes. But what I was most proud of getting accomplished is that I put a binding around my finished needle punch. It is one in a series of four that I want to make this year. It is , "The Farm Chore" series by Notforgotten Farm. So I have
three more to make. I had made one earlier but decided the colors aren't going to match the other
three so I will make another one in different colors.
 I also  made a quilted tote bag,  I was tickles with how it turned out, now I want to make more
in all different colors. It was a fun project, but took much longer than I anticipated.

Making Candles

Outside of the tote bag

Lining of the tote bag

I machine quilted the tote

Lemon cheesecake cookies

Wonderful Surprise

Today I received the most wonderful surprise. I entered Lauren of "Rugs and Pugs"

giveaway. She had a four day time limit for the winner to respond. Well I was the winner

and didn't see her post until after the four day limit. It was my fought, so I hope Lauren didn't

feel bad. She send me what she said was a little something. It is a big something to me.

It is a beautiful hooked rug mat. It is so beautiful and is made with such lovely colors.

I am not a rug hooker, but love them. I want to thank Lauren from the bottom of my heart,

for being so thoughtful and kind. And of course I wanted to show off my mat.

 You also need to go to Laurens blog and see the wonderful hooked rug she is working on

now. It is gorgeous. Thank you Lauren from the bottom of my heart, I love it!

Wool Applique

I wanted to show a picture of the wool applique project I just completed. It is called Kristy Winter
Days, pattern by Crane Designs.
 I am really enjoying wool applique and real wool is addicting. I have several wool applique
kits that I want to make this year. So here is is first wool applique project of this year.

So many projects

My first project of the year. A needle punch by Lori "Notforgotton Farm"

It is a series of four projects, that you hang on an old broom and feedsack.

Since I work so much my goal is to have the entire series finished this year.

I also have some wool applique projects that I received for Christmas that

I am anxious to make.

My finished project

Just starting the project

This is the project I want to complete, this is Lori's

Gripper frame that my husband bought me for Christmas

Christmas projects from my husband

Remembering a dear sweet friend

One of my friends Sheila Babneau passed away unexpectantly Jan, 5th. at her home.

She used to have a blog Country Impressions and Seasons of Thy Heart but hadn't

been blogging for awhile. It is such a shock and still not real. Sheila was one of the most

talented ladies that I knew. She had a kind  compassionate heart. Her and I had had

several swaps and had become good friends. Please pray for her family. she is survived

by her husband, 2 children and 2 grandchildren..

                                                                RIP sweet friend
                                                                     

I want to show some of the beautiful arrangements that Sheila made for me over the years.
I will cherish them for ever. I am so thankful that the Lord allowed her to be my friend.