Little girls...

Thanks heaven ...for little girls!

I love drawing little girls and love creating designs with little girls.

I have such a strong bond to my own daughter...it is like we have forever known each other....

maybe it is because it seems she has an old soul.  If there is such a thing as a past live...she would definitely have been with me before.

Above it my patriotic girl...a combo of fabric applique (super easy) and embroidery. 

This is a different shot of my "She lingers in the garden" quilt...

It has fabric applique and simple blocks background. 

(The color is off on this pic...should have fixed it...sorry)

I love the simplicity of this one....it is a super fast embroidery....framed in a hoop. 

This one reminds me of Cinderella...which has always been a big favorite of mine.

My dad used to call me "Cinderella Dorothy Queen"....my 3 favorite people...lol.

This design started out as a simple doodle in my sketchbook...I love finding my original sketch and seeing how it changed for my pattern.

Sweet fairy!

Can you see the glitter on the wings and dress? 

This is the "Vintage Garden party girl"...

I used some scraps of vintage fabric for this one...love her green eyes! 

This pattern ...called True love lasts...comes with the 3 designs.

Her flowers have lots of little beads...very easy to add to the embroidery. 

Sweet Witchy poo

She is definately not scary.

See the bat dropping off a candy corn to her...lol.

Speaking of little girls....

I have to show you my little girl's prom pictures (before prom).

She is a junior and she got all glammed up. 

Here is the cute couple...Selina with her boyfriend.

A little nervous yet excited.

They danced all night...had a great time!

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Now I feel really old!

Boo hoo

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Find a little time for yourself today!

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Sleepy baby boy

Isn't he a cutie....so sleepy.

This would be adorable on a baby boy's pillow in the nursery.

Anyone having a baby boy?

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I am on Instagram now...I would love it if you followed me!

I am alittle addicted to it because...I just love the visual of it...

so many great pictures....from whoever you like or want to follow. 

It is really inspiring and gets your creative juices flowing.

These are a couple of pics I recently shared.

I never thought I would like another social media thing....but it is lots of fun!

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I am going to be in the WSQ quilt show again!

Mark your calendar....if you live near Spokane Washington....it is a must see show!

October 16-18, 2015. 

 I just love this show...great quilts and really fun vendors....shopping is terrific! I here over and over how this show is as good as Quilt festival.

These are a few shots from my booth last year.

I try to fit about a million things in this space! 

It is hard to set up but is ohhhh so worth it and I love meeting you gals!  

Everytime I start chatting with a customer who has enjoyed my patterns....I just feel so warm and happy...totally makes me feel like I am on cloud nine.

Just seeing these pictures makes me want the show sooner....dang!

Gotta wait!

By the way....My cat Froy is now fully recovered from his absess from a cat fight.

It looked pretty awful when I got him home from the vets....all I can say is he looked like he was a soldier from "Saving Private Ryan" :(

He is back to his snooty self.

Happy Weekend to you!!

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All that I am....Mom

Here is my newest sign...perfect for Mother's day!

All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my Mother......

The saying comes from the great President Abe Lincoln

My mother was a fantastic mom....she had flaws...but she was just awesome and I wish she were still here and could see all the things I am doing and I wish she could be with my daughter!

If you still have your mom....cherish her.

I have to show you some treasure I got during spring break.

Above are things to complete needle punch projects.

These small baskets are perfect for lil needlepunch.

I love hoops and old jello molds (perfect for bases for crafts and pincushions)

I got lots of embroidery transfers

These country folks are cute

Sew day...that guy better watch out ...she may get his booty with a needle.

Old books are always a favorite of mine

They just don't make stuff like this anymore.

It is nice artwork and sparks all kinds of ideas.

Trims!

Magazine racks....cause I do have a bit of a magazine collecting problem.

vintage fabric

I needed black trim badly

ok...this was fun...a whole box of pink goodies!

I was in heaven

vintage buttons, tulle springs, ribbons....

rose buds, beads, sequins.....

pink papers too

pink leaves..lol... and much more!

This was a strange find...but fun...a game

But I am just gonna use the cool words inside.

Tons of words and in different colors...yay

I also got fake flowers, a pink shelf, chocolates, and a sweet pink mini vw van...lol.

I just had a blast.

I have some really comfy skechers shoes too...gray and pink!

I am glad to get back to normal however.

By the way...if you would like you artwork in a cool magazine like Somerset holidays or any Stampington publication....here is lots of great advice.

I was lucky enough to have my design on the cover of this issue!!!

Could be you next!!

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Painting....with my daughter!

I have been taking a painting class from Mindy Lacefield called "permission to play"

It is a blast...I recommend taking online course from you favorite artists....not only is it fun, but It is great to learn!

Above is my first "Big eyes" girl.

There is alot of layering with paper and painting in layers too. 

Here is the same painting mid way through....creepy!!! 

Here is my daughter Selina's painting of  a big eyes frozen character....Elsa!

I must tell you...we had a blast painting together...watching the video...going over techniques....so fun! 

Here is her painting mid way through...amazing how things change.

Then on Saturday...we decided to do another on a smaller wood plaque.

I chose purple hair and a smile...lol 

Seems she is thinking of love. 

Selina was thinking...Alice in wonderland.

She is a big fan of the Tim Burton movie!

It is so nice to have your teenage daughter request to paint another!

...then she went out on a movie date with her boyfriend.

Good times!!!

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Pansies...sweet freebie!

Today is fabulous freebie Friday!

Today is Pansies!

Copy, save and stitch!

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

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We are on Spring break....only a couple days left

I have had a blast so far!

Hope you enjoy your weekend!

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Happy Birthday Set

I just made a set of coordinating Birthday digitals....a 5 x 7 card, a To/From tag set and a Thank you tag set....all together...and all matching. 

This set is in my etsy shop now.

I made the repeating pattern design in Adobe Illustrator.... which I thought was perfect for Birthdays.

I keep Thank you tags handy for all my customers....I just tuck it into their order...this is a bright and cheery way to say you appreciate their business.

Of course it can be used to say Thank you to anyone!

There is plenty of room for names on these tags...and you will always have them handy because you can print them anytime. 

The tags come on a sheet each...pdf ....very easy to download and use immediately.

See how well they all go together! You could use pink, green, white or purple wrap or tissue paper.

I've printed out many so I will have a bunch on hand when running around trying to wrap a gift in a flash.  That seems to be how I wrap....last minute...and always in a hurry.

Thought for today:

Money can't buy you happiness...

but it can buy marshmallows...

which are kinda the same thing!

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