Blue Lagoon Quilt Top

 I *finally* finished all the hand stitching on my Blue Lagoon quilt top.

I just had gotten out of the habit of doing handwork but decided to pick it up and start working on it.

Do you ever just put something away and forget about it?

I made a small box for handwork projects and will bring that in the camper.

It is relaxing for me to do this at night instead of just playing on my phone.

Wish me luck with keeping this up!

I did this pattern as a test for Meags and Me.

It is a darling quilt and I am so happy with how it came our!

I took these inside so the colors are not as vibrant as they are in real life.

I found a royal blue Minky remnant in my stash that I am going to use for the back.

Happy Stitching!

~XOP~

My Gifts For Little Miss

 I gave some gifts from the baby registry, but I made a lot too.

It was exciting to get to make for a new baby.

First up were burp cloths.

I made 2 flannel crib sheets and one knit one (rainbow)

Self binding blanket

The bear fabric is flannel and the green is a very soft Minky

I embroidered bear faces on both the white and pink Onise.

These were 3-6 month size and a real pain to do!

Came out really cute though.

The bear face ones are the ones my daughter requested.

The other 2 were total surprises for her.

I loved this little rainbow design.

I found this adorable Onsie at Hobby Lobby!

Who knew?

Rainbow pattern was from ETSY

Much easier since this was a 6 month size.

This unicorn face turned out well too.

I put a cushy fleece on the back so the embroidery wouldn't be scratchy on Little Miss

I found this onsie on Amazon.

Unicorn embroidery was from ETSY.

These were so fun to do (well mostly, LOL)

When my daughter opened these, she said maybe she was going to have me

 make more embroidered clothing!

I have a quilt to get working on next.

Stay tuned.

~XOP~

Baby Sprinkle

 We were in NC again but just for a week this time.

My daughter's best friend was throwing her a baby sprinkle. 

A sprinkle is a shower but for a second baby.

Since her first was born during Covid she didn't have a normal pregnancy/baby experience.

This included the baby shower.

I was in charge of the desserts.

A little pressure since my daughter told her friend that desserts are the most important part of a shower.

I ordered the cookies from my SIL's sister.

I asked for unicorns and rainbows.

They came out SO cute!

My daughter and family were on vacation so I was able to use her kitchen to prepare.

I made mini cheesecakes, and her favorite peanut blossom cookies.

I put rainbow sprinkles on top of the cheesecakes and cookies.

I had my hubby spray paint the chocolate kisses with gold and silver edible spary paint.

I dipped Oreos and pretzels in different colored chocolate and put sprinkles on them.

I bought brownie bites, frosted them and added sprinkles.

I ordered cupcakes from a local grocery store then wrapped them in unicorn face wraps, and put horns with ears and flowers on top.

I bought stands for the cupcakes and trays for everything else.

I have to say it turned out better than I had hoped and everything was delicious!

Ready to see the results?

These were the party favors

We had a "Mommosa" bar.

Gigi and Grammy with the expectant mama.

My BEST friend flew down to NC from MI for the shower.

We met at work and have been besties for almost 40 years!

We all had "unicorn horns" to wear.

I thought I might need 2, LOL

Such a gorgeous venue

Gift table.

Grammy knitted the cutest hat and blanket.

A self binding blanket made by Gigi.

I embroidered some Onsies for the baby

This bear face was so cute!

Took this pic on our last day there.

He was saying goodnight to us as he was going to bed and we were leaving in the am to go home.

He is going to be a GREAT big brother!

Such a special time celebrating Little Miss!!

We can't wait to meet her!

~XOP~

Current Projects

 I am in a slight panic mode about sewing.

I have been in a slump since my return from NC.

I finally went into my room yesterday and did some cleanup.

I wanted to make some new burp cloths for Little Miss.

Here is what I came up with.

I actually made 5 of each Cats, rainbows and unicorns.

I did use different backs on some of them.

I figured out that I can get 5 fronts or backs out of 1/2 yard of fabric.

My son asked me to make a Spartan quilt for a friend of his that was expecting a first baby.

His friend and wife attended MSU and are now living in Ann Arbor.

So my son said that baby needs to have to proper alliance.

He needs to be a Spartan, not root for the "other" team.

I found a pattern I thought would make a great baby quilt.

It is called BQ2.

The blocks finish at 9"

This was a very quick make.

I cut it out and sewed it all in one day!!

I happened to have some Spartan flannel in my stash for the back.

Winner winner chicken dinner!!

My quilter is dropping off LOTS of quilts tomorrow.

I will give her this one when she drops off.

What have you all been working on??

~XOP~

Our Time In NC

 The month we spent in NC was a good one.

We will miss our daughter's family, and the good weather, but it will be good to be home.

Some highlights from the trip (since my last post)

We saw deer a lot in our campground.

This one and his friend were behind our camper!

We helped with the gardening

Stopped at 2 quilt shops

Went to the science center butterfly exhibit.

Made my hair wilt, LOL

Walked all around the outside exhibits

Ate some Superman ice cream (someone's first time)

Went to the antique festival in Liberty.

Lots of great sewing stuff.

Broke out my machine and had LOTS of help

I finished all 24 of my Sparrows for the Sparrows quilt.

Stopped in Mebane

Chris took his kayak out on the Haw river and went fishing!

Helping Papa water the plants

Playing with the "Dump DA"

Lots of playing in the new whale sprinkler!

It's important to drink enough water, LOL.

Dinner followed with ice cream

Saying "Cheese" 

We leave with our hearts full and excited to be back home with our family here.

~XOP~