i am trying to win this contest... (http://lilatuellerdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-contest-are-you-ready.htmli)
think i figured it out!! i am trying to win this super cute purse :)

Kartwheel Quilt

She's finished! I machine quilted most of it, hand quilted spirals on the outside edges and then attached my bias tape. I am proud of it since it's my first. I learned a lot. I still think I have a lot to learn. I am not sure what my next quilt project is going to be. I'd like to make a tree skirt sometime, probably next year. Yeah for finishing!! What projects do you feel took longer than you planned?

Fall Walk!

I love the walking and quality time with Britton. It was beautiful! (These pictures are from last week, we walked today in the rain, and it was BEAUTIFUL but much colder. :)

Does anyone know what these green things are? Britton called them "horse apples" but he didn't know what they were. They were beautiful, the color and texture were very cool.
Happy Fall! Are you enjoying fall in your part of the country?

PRESENTS!!!! :)

Actually, not presents yet, but I had fun making this super cute gift tags. I made them using red, green, and blue strips (Thanks Home Depot). I used my punches and borrowed some from Christy at work.(Thanks Christy!) Punching and rounding corners- its that easy. I added the punch out to the top before I punched the hole. I really like them. Getting me in the season.

Knitting!!

So I bought a bunch of this yarn, not too long after we moved here. I quickly realized it was too thick to crochet with.... I loved the colors and so I needed to figure out what to do with it. I googled it and ended up with this ruffled scarf. So, I learned to knit. I am definitely a slower knitter than crocheter... at it's a little wonky, but its very warm. I finished it last night and I was excited to wear it today. It was totally necessary on cold and rainy today. Britton walked with me on the path in the rain, it was great.
It is rust, maroon, and purple, one side is the purple and one is the orange/rust.

Christmas Trees!

Using scrap fabric and this tutorial from small object steno, I made some adorable little fabric Christmas trees. They turned out so cute and they were super easy. They are only about 6 inches tall. I think I am going to make a few more with more cones so they are taller. I love red and green, so its fun to see that part of my stash. I am planning on making a few for some lovely people who need small christmas decor. They were easy and so cute.

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

I have quite a few things to catch up on. First, I really need to say Thank you to Rebecca Goering at Tastefully Entertaining. I won the book Katie Brown Celebrates!
It came last week in the mail and I love it and am excited to get to put it to use. It has events to celebrate each month, yummy recipes, and ways to decorate. Love it! Thanks Rebecca!
Tastefully Entertaining is awesome! I subscribe to her posts in my reader and everyday she has fabulous ideas for parties and weddings. Thank you Thank you Thank you!