Beautiful Weekend

This past weekend was gorgeous here in the south.  It was so nice outside I wanted really badly to garden or even just roll around in the grass to prove I was enjoying the outdoors.  LOL.  I didn't do that, but the family did make efforts to play outside and BBQ a few times.  We even visted the Stars Mill Park so Jesse could practice with a new photography image.  Your supposed to take a still photo of the same thing over a few times in different exposures.  Then you can combine them into one photo later during editing and it's supposed to create a very realistic pic.  He tried this with the mill, but hasn't finished editing it yet.  I have posted a few of our photos though below from the day!

While out we stopped by our favorite weekend spot- Barnes and Nobles, and I picked up a how-to book about sewing.  I thought a easy read book with lots of photos would be helpful once I start to sew.  This book by Alison Smith looked like just the thing with all sorts of explanations on tools, techniques, and supplies!

I also started a new embroidery project.  I'm excited about it because it's a gift for someone who is expecting.  I don't want to give away the whole gift idea, but I have a little sneak peek below!

Artsy Fartsy

So, I have been really into nesting lately.  Meaning that I just want to clean, organize, decorate, and perfect my surroundings.  This seems to happen to me most years at springtime and often accompanies a need to also plant and garden...very weird.   I have found a recent love for artist Emily Winfield Martin.  Her paintings have a certain melancholic whimsy feel to them that I really love.  I decided the other day, while on a nesting tangent, to purchase some of my favorite prints of hers for our bedroom.  They came in the mail this week and I was so excited I found frames for them right away.  They will be up on the wall by the end of the day if I have anything to say about it!  I totally recommend that you check out both her blogs and her Etsy shop!

 The girl sleeping under the quilt print is so sweet I love the colors.   It's titled Cold Toes Warm Heart.  The print with all the cute little storybook houses is titled The One Tree.  I found the white frames at Joanne Fabric on sale to complete my artsy fartsy look. 

I have also been on a craft blog addiction.  I have been surfing the web from one craft blog to another and bookmarking any and all that are remotely interesting or helpful.  I must have over 50 of them saved under 2 different toolbar headings...lol. This may be why I have started back on my blog here recently with a new look and posting often.  The one bummer though, is that I have no followers...so for all I know I am the only one who reads my ramblings...lol.  Oh well, I'll keep it up and hope someone will eventually like me and find me interesting!

New Header

Just a quick note to the new header I have created and applied to my blog!  I am no expert at graphics and other computer programming things, but I am patting myself on the back for using my photoshop elements program to piece it together.  I then trouble-shot for a day to figure why it wouldn't post to my site.  After finding some helpful tips from the Blog Guidebook, I figured it out and "TA-DA" handmade header and background updates!  This break-through in my blogging expertise has really made my day!  :)

The date is set!

Hello again!  So, the date is set for my first lesson in sewing.  I am "sew" excited...haha a little craft humor...but anyway, I will finally learn to sew.  My MIL and I have both signed up for the adult sewing class in March at the local quilt shop - The Scarlet Thread.  We will learn to use our own personal machines and make a pillow case.  I hope this will lead to many more crafting days and adorable and functional projects!  I'll keep ya' posted!