Confinement

I have been relegated to my creative space which is not all bad news.  It’s really kind of nice because I am forced to use the time wisely.  Finishes are always rewarding and I was able to finish my flag quilt. 



In the end I chose an all over star and spiral design which I think turned out well.



I then finished it off with a navy blue and white striped binding.



The reason for my confinement is my shadow and this week’s charge……..



which wouldn’t be so bad except for this……..



--noise and terrible, obviously very mean workmen!!!!!!!  The sewing studio is nice and quiet as well as out of view of the mean men.   Oh, the joys of construction!

On the good side…we celebrated a second birthday this week and our oldest granddaughter baked the cutest cupcakes for the party.




Back to confinement.

Friday Wrap Up

The busy week is coming to a close.  They just seem to go more quickly with each passing week.  We had a great time celebrating the 4th of July here.  We always have a large crowd and everyone brings side dishes for the BBQ so it isn’t too stressful, but I really didn’t have much time to get photos.  The little ones always enjoy the sparklers which is about when I remember to get the camera out.




Then on Sunday the girls wanted to have a tea party.  We made fresh scones and graham cracker cookies.



The boys were banned from the tea party, but found ways to entertain themselves without “bugging” the girls.



Since we babysat little ones for a few days we went to see Inside Out.  It was such a cute movie – for kids and adults.

After all of the cleaning, I managed to slip into my quiet space and sew my blocks together for the flag quilt.  It is currently 60x78”, but when taking the pictures of it I realize that the picture angle can make a huge difference.  Look at the square vs. the rectangle.




I guess the next picture will have to be of it all quilted and hanging to get one straight on for a true representation. 

Have a wonderful, summery weekend.

Readying for the 4th

As we prepare for the birthday of our country, we are also celebrating another birth-day here. 




This little girl was born last Saturday and is ready to join in on the weekend festivities.  Everyone is thrilled with her – especially her big sisters.





This little one turned 5 years old several days later and requested “ a dress” for her birthday.  I had fun creating this for her…..complete with a little purse to match.  She loved it.



We have a big 4th of July party here to celebrate our Independence so I have spent some time getting ready for the festivities.

New beanbags for the corn hole game….


and some bunting flags for decorating…..




While I was on the red, white and blue theme I sewed up some HSTs for a flag quilt that one of the grandsons casually mentioned that he would like for his college dorm bed this fall. 


28 done….62 to go!!!

We will have houseguests for the next six days so I will take the time to wish all of those in the U.S.A. a wonderful and safe Independence Day.