A Few More Wedding Pictures

I just got these yesterday and had to share them. I love this picture of Tu on the beach, she looks like a mermaid just coming out of the water.

Don't they look happy in this one! This picture really captures the feeling  of the whole day, pure joy.

I've said it before, I'll say it again, they are a great looking couple!

Pumpkin Patchin'

Each year since he's been born, Sara and I have taken Peyton to the same small Pumpkin Patch to pick out his pumpkin. Each year he has the same requirements for his pumpkin, it has to be small enough for him to carry himself. It is fun to see how the pumpkins get a little bigger every year.

It takes a lot of thought to be sure this is just the right one.

And then the true test of making sure it can be carried over your head!

This one passed the test.

Then you must, of course, have your picture taken with Grandma,

and Mom,

before you can take your pumpkin home. We had fun carving this perfect pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern, then putting it in the closet with a candle inside, to see just how spooky he will look when it gets dark outside.

Tyler and Tu are Married!!

What a great treat it is to see your child's wedding. We just got home this morning from Maui, where Tyler and Tu were married last Saturday. The beach setting was beautiful, the groom was handsome, and the bride was breathtaking, all in all the perfect wedding. These are just a couple of pictures, one from my phone and two from the photographer's website (Tamiz Photography). More will follow, I'm sure.

This was just before the wedding. I know I'm biased about my son, but he looked so handsome, gets that from his dad!

Tu was absolutely stunning, a beautiful bride. They were so happy and in love, it was a blessing to be able to share their special day.

The Bag Lady Strikes Again

Just finished this really cute bag and had to share it. It will be a birthday present for one of my favorite December birthday girls.

Jump on In

Even though the calendar says it is almost September, it's still the middle of a long, long, long, hot summer here in AZ. We love being in the pool, almost as much as our chocolate lab, Maggie. Once we open the gate to the pool, she jumps in, stands on the top step and waits for us to get her favorite orange fetching toy out of the bin.

Even though Gidget, our Schipperke, doesn't like to swim, she loves to chase Maggie around the outside of the pool. Once the toy comes out, it's evey man for themselves, Maggie WILL be jumping in and going after that toy. We have all learned, not to get between her and the orange toy!

She is one happy girl after swimming back with the toy! However, be warned, she would play this game all day long if we would only keep throwing. We have to take the toy and hide it away in the bin before she will officially leave the pool area.

And that is how Maggie makes it through this long, long, long hot summer.........

Finishing Touches

After finding the perfect button for this bag, I had to post a new picture. It's funny how such a little detail can make a big difference in the finished product.

Then this morning, I realized I had a coordinating fabric for the boring carry-all I showed you last time. Look at what a difference this fabric sash and bow made.

And finally, I finished the binding for this "Pink Twirls" baby quilt. It will be a gift for my soon to be born great-niece Arabella. I love these fabrics.

Can't wait for her to be born so I can finish up the label and send it off to her in Seattle!

Bag Time

When it's summer and blazing hot, I want to stay indoors and out of the heat. Spending time sewing is one of my favorite things to do on a free day. Lately, I've been getting several projects ready to take to Quilt Camp, but took time in the last week to make a few cute bags. The first one was inspired by the bag a friend was carrying, and an "I could make that" moment. I had a batch of charm squares in my stash and put them together for the bag and lining. I love the envelope pocket on the front, all I need now is a cute green button to finish it off. There actually is a pattern for this bag, but I knew I could wing it without a pattern, so I gave it a go.

Next was this "Camille" bag from a Peggy Sturgis pattern. The outer fabric of the bag was actually a mistake I made for the lining of a previous bag. I was frustrated with it at the time, and stuck it away.After looking at it for a bit, I figured I could rework it for a new carry-all bag for work. I like the style, but it seems a little dull to me, so I'm still considering what I might do to give it a little more "flair". Any ideas?