Romance In Bloom Quilt

Here is my latest Quilt Finish. I originally picked this quilt because of the pretty pretty flowers - but I love it all. After piecing it I used Embroidery (on my new 830) to quilt the setting squares - this was my first adventure with quilting by Embroidery, so it isn't perfect, but I'm happy with how it turned out.

New BABY

At 9:14 this morning the newest Hanks made his appearance. No name yet - but here are some pictures.

Johanna and Jared

Even thought it is kinda crazy that my "baby" sister is getting married - I'm thrilled she is bringing Jared into our family. It is also fun to have them close. A week ago Johanna was "in charge" of the date - and this is what they did.




Then today I looked at my camera and there were some more pictures of them "together"


It is also nice having a "man" around the house. I've learned how to do lots of things by myself, but yesterday they both came over and I put them to work. Johanna weeded my whole yard. Jared got down in the "scary" crawl space to turn the sprinklers on. (It isn't that scary to anyone but me. I'm always scared I'll get down there and never get out. Whenever I have to go down I make sure my front door is unlocked and I take a phone with me - just in case I need to call someone to get me out!) . He also hung my bolt of batting on the wall, took down the Christmas lights, and carried heavy things. It was nice to have the help.

Love Is Quilt

I started this quilt last year - I finished the piecing and applique - but stopped. Now with my new machine, the blanket stitch around the applique is SOOOOOOO easy, so I pulled it back out. It took some work, but I was able to finish it in time for Mother's Day.

I'm Back

Ok - so I know I haven't posted much on this blog for the last year, but I'm making a change. I will try to post at least once a week about my life and what is going on.

Maisie's Daisies

Here is my latest quilt. I saw this in a picture from Spring Market a few months ago, and searched the internet until I found the pattern. I've been working on it the last few weeks and am glad to have the top all done.

Attack of the Killer Pumpkins

My Pumpkin plants are growing like CRAZY. They have just about taken over the rest of my garden.


They are literally killing some corn and peas by smothering them (look at the poor little corn plants, trying to survive).


I hope I get good pumpkins out of this, and next year I'll have to find another place to plant them.