cozy

Spring only just arrived in DC. This was the first week I was able to take off the extra comforter and blankets on our bed. To remind myself it was still winter and I couldn't pack away my coats yet - no matter how ready I was for warmer weather - I started on a ruffled scarf.



I am thankful that once I finish it, I can finally pack it up for the season with the winter coats.

spring ahead

I'm not entirely sure where the last year has gone, or the last three years really. They've been filled with big life events: a cross-country move, graduate school, marriage, our first baby, and a significant family loss.  It all just seems to run together when I try to think back. But now I'm catching up and since Spring is finally here in the District, I'm looking forward and thankful for everything I have in my life right now.

This little gem is 7 months already. 

Look at that face! Happy, happy baby. I'm trying to tell her to stop growing, but she's already not listening to me.

And I'm back to my sewing table more often. I started with a conservative list of projects for the year and a good plan, but it's already snowballed into nine dedicated quilts, a sew-along and possibly a quilting bee. But my goal is to make a dent in my stash and to actually use some fabrics I've been saving (hoarding) for too long.

We'll see how this plays out.

touchup in blue

We have a large L-shaped couch that we love. It's a little big for our space, but we got a great deal on it from a friend and couldn't resist. And because it's so big we have it divided - hubby and I get one side, and the dog has the other.

Bedding for Nubs

We have a Catahoula named Nola and she's particular about where that cute little nub of her's gets to lay down. Specifically, she prefers soft, well cushioned places.  The first day we brought her home, she was curled up on the couch in five minutes. So I made a quick cover that can hold two pillows so she had her own bed.

just right

I don't know what it is, but making quilts for my cousin and her family seems to be a very difficult thing to do.