America the wonderful...

I am feeling patriotic this week!!

I can't wait to put up some Americana decor!

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I love hexies...they are such a cute shape!

Here my daughter is modeling a piece....

This is a couple embroidered flowers on a beige musical background.

I collect a TON of Halloween fabric!  Do you?

These are crazy fun! Another ring and necklace....fun pumpkins. 

I have lots I want to make this summer...while sitting on the patio.

I just need to get them out.

She made this banner shape with scissors fabric...fun for all crafty gals.

My daughter will graduate high school in June...she can really add more shapes and designs then.

But ...she did just design this pretty rose!!

Here are just some of the wood pendants and rings...in her shop!

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I went to our Washington State Quilters meeting on Thursday....it is always inspiring!

This is the raffle quilt this year....just beautiful!

The piecing and quilting are lovely! 

I have always had a thing for the Iris! 

Cynthia England was our speaker...she makes art quilts...yes this is fabric! 

She is a very good fiber artist....it is just amazing how perfect everything is....plus she was sooo funny!  There was never a dull moment!

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Over the weekend...

Over the weekend....it was my Daughter Selina's high school prom!

She got this lovely dress.....for....drum roll.....

20 bucks!!

She is a thrifty shopper!

Doesn't she look great!

I had to hem it though since she is small.

This is her man...Jaryd.

They have been dating for over a year.

They get along so great...best friends too.

She is a gal that loves gaming....what guy doesn't like that?

He was helping her with her business this weekend too...what a gem he is!

They had a great time.

I got this on spring break...I just love this saying...it was 4 dollars! 

We went to an antique show on Friday...I got this cute tin that used to hold cookies. 

Cute old fashioned design.  I think it should hold sewing supplies now. 

I am always looking for Vintage Halloween....I got this at Coeur D'Alene, ID. 

Halloween noise maker....to scare away nothing but my cats....lol.

I love this little treat holder...I guess this was for Robert.

I think four nuts could fit in it! 

I got this blue pitcher...I know it is new...but I love the look of it.

My lilacs are already in full bloom...I need to cut and out into this pitcher! 

I love going to this primitive shop in a near by town...they have cute inexpensive pictures. 

This is a huge tag my daughter made....cut from her laser....and I got to play with it!

I put random flowers and free motion stitched it up. Plus I added a glittery banner.

There is a pencil next to it...that is how big it is!

Here it is hanging in my office.

Selina is considering alot of new products for her etsy shop...this may be one of them.

You could put any embroidery design in it....making it instantly framed! 

I recently got this lovely piece of art from Michelle Palmer....it is drawn on muslin!

I am still deciding if I will frame it and stitch it up into something. 

I went to the EXPO in my hometown almost everyday back in the early 70's....with my siblings to look after me.

I got this little flag for 25 cents...it is a great memory for me.

This cute elephant was made by a crafter...glittered...tutu of  party streamer and a sweet paper hat...this is in my office. 

Snoopy and Woodstock look after the office when I am not around!

Love their eyes!

Gotta get going...

Happy Monday!

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Be Nice...freebie & more

Be nice...or leave.....love this.

Have you noticed that people are ruder than they used to be.

Also people thinking they are being "Honest"...but are just plain mean?

I really believe....if you don't have something nice to say...then don't say it at all.

This would be a fun little sign in your office space!

*Please note that all freebies are for you to use to make a couple finished goods (no mass producing) and a couple gifts...they are still legally my designs.

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I am so happy for the weekend...I really need some time where I can just chill.

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I have a new banner set in my etsy shop: Sweet girls banner. 

They come on this collage sheet....12 banner flags....just download and print...cut out and glue onto jute! 

I painted the girls and flowers...converted them to the flag shapes and also made extra flowers and motifs as an illustration ...so that all the colors go together perfectly.

The banner can be any length. Each sheet has 12 flags....you could print as many as you need.

I have mine hanging in my office above my computer.

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Enjoy the little things!!!

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Proud moments!

This is my daughter Selina...almost a High school Graduate....about a month left!

She has been doing so well in her new business of laser cut pendants, brooches, blanks and more.

She has just had her products featured on embroidery.about.com....by the wonderful Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive!!!! We are over the moon with happiness!!! Come check it out!!!

This is her Owl pendant blank....you can fill the circles with fabric or embroidery.

Here she is modeling one of her necklaces.

The owl looks cute just with fabric. 

and this is her bird brooch blank.

She makes all kinds of hexies too....for necklaces and rings.

I love the Halloween!!! 

She just recently started a blog too!!!

She also has a distributor....Checker!

She started this in January of this year.... and things are a bit overwhelming for her....but I help!

She has a whole notebook full of more ideas...some ideas incorporate some of my designs...can't wait to share them with you! 

She will soon have the hexie earring blanks too....she is modeling her ones...she is keeping these. 

Sooo sweet!

I had to share my pride with you....hopefully you are not sick of my mentioning this...I just can't believe how things are working out!!!!

Her Grandma Betty and Great Grandma Shirley would be soooo proud too....guess they are watching over her in heaven!

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Grow...freebie embroidery design

I can't believe how much everything is growing outside...it is amazing!

Everyday I go out and see such a change in the scenery!

Even the air smells sweet ... just love it!

Today's freebie is "Grow".  

This would make a great stitched up piece in a black narrow frame!

*Please note that all freebies are for you to use to make a couple finished goods (no mass producing) and a couple gifts...they are still legally my designs.

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This is my latest sign...

"Enjoy the little things"

I illustrated it....making the background pattern too...I like how the white oval is transparent enough to see the pink background.  This is another $5.99 digital download sign...u download and u print....fast fast fast!

I get inexpensive frames from the dollar store, walmart, and thrift strores. 

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Remember the United States wall decor my daughter bought me?

Well I painted it... 

I decided to go with alternating colors....soft colors. 

It was very bright when I was finished.... 

So I sanded it...I may sand it some more too.

I straightened the picture better....I just love it.

Trix says...Please check out my Instagram!!!

I share lots of photos there that I don't anywhere else!

Have a Spectacular Weekend!!!

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