Log Cabin

I really like Eleanor Burns Log Cabin pattern. I've got 16 blocks up to the last fabric in only three hours of sewing. These are Civil War fabrics and I love them! I think this is going to turn out very nice. It will be about 68 X 68 and I am going to arrange them in kind of a star pattern.

Jake update: I took him back to the vet today. I was worried that his wounds were looking worse and he was messing with them. The vet said they are healing up good, but they still need to drain. He did give him the expensive antibiotic shot (after I asked for it) since we were having such a hard time getting the liquid down him. he also sent home one of those big collars to try to keep him away from it. He absolutely hates that thing, and I can't blame him really. I've only threatened him with it a couple of times. I am trying to watch him closely and not let him mess with the wounds.

Jake Update

Jake is doing much better, and going nuts because we won't let him outside. One of his wounds is still open and oozing. The worst part is giving him is medicine twice a day. He spits, slobbers, and foams!! He hates it! It takes both of us to get it in him. Yes, he has a few lives left.

Not for the Squeamish!

Our big cat, Jake, seems to always get into trouble. Thursday night, a far away (1/4 mile) neighbors dog followed his little girl to our house and the dog visciously attacked Jake. Poor Jake, we got him without claws, so he tried to climb a tree but fell back down and the dog, as Jim said, slung him back and forth like a loaf of bread. We think he is lucky to be alive. This pic is of his wounds on Friday when we got back from the vet. He was too sore to try to clean himself up. They do look better today. Now, the biggest problem we have, is trying to get 3 cc's of liquid antibiotic in him twice a day. I think he must be down to 4-5 lives left!

Finished

This one is called 4-Patch Fusion and is made with Moda Madiera charm squares. The border is a different fabric line. I did some varying techniques of free style machine quilting on it. I am still not very good, but I do enjoy it. This looks really good in our bedroom and our living room, so I am thinking about keeping it.

Toddler Quilt

This is for the grandson of my dear friend. He is two. I hope he likes it.

Dinosaur/Bug Quilt

Finished the binding on this one tonight. Too cute! I have an expected little baby boy in mind for it.

The Wedding Quilt

Here are a few more pictures of the wedding quilt I made for them. I hope you can see their names in the corners and the label I put in.

Wedding Shower

Today was the day for the wedding shower I helped give for Katie. I can finally show more of my latest project! The cake was so cute. A pic of the cake, me and my mom, Katie and Elijah's Mamaw Hixson and the quilt she made for them, and Katie and the quilt I made for them.

Mr. and Mrs.

My mom pulled this picture out recently and I just love this one of her and Dad. It was their wedding photo in June of 1946. She was 17 and he had just turned 28. She sure is pretty, isn't she? He's not bad either!

Sneek peek

This is my latest project. And what a booger it is!! I had to change my quilting design in the white squares...after I had quilted 6 of them! I started with circle feathers. Small one in the center and a larger one with only the feather leaves on the inside. I learned that if you can't make a precise circle and you only have the leaves on the inside your eye is drawn to the lopsided circle. I ended up filling the square with more feather leaves. It seems to take away from the once dominant uneven circle. I used a template to draw it perfectly, I just can't run the machine over the line perfectly!! I have so much to learn!

Baby Quilt

Today was one of those great, busy, busy Fridays. I bought the fabric for a baby quilt. It was supposed to match some Nauticakids accessories. I did my best. Anyway, got the fabric, sewed it up, quilted and bound it! All that is left is to put the label on. What do you think Tina? Also, I dyed some shoes today to match my dress for the upcoming wedding. They did great! I just have to spray them with something before I wear them so I don't have blue feet. And, I sent the email out for the shower plans, sent the last two pics to my brother for the wedding DVD, and cooked a good dinner for Jim and I. Roast with carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, green beans, and pineapple angel food cake for dessert. I love to cook almost as much as I love to quilt.

4-Patch Fusion Top Finished

I decided to go ahead with the borders I had cut. I think it works fine.

What do you think?

This is the latest project. Was going to be a fall wedding gift but I've decided on something else for that one. My question is? I haven't sewn the borders on yet; they are not from the same line of fabric, but.....I tend to like to mix fabrics. Some of the smaller prints had lots of roses with the green and burgundy so I picked this one. I'm just not sure about it. What do you think???

Another pic

I've added some plates.....notice little Jesse napping on the bed....he loves the new comforter.

My "cottage" bedroom

I found some very pretty bedding, on sale of course, and I think I have a good start on getting the "cottage" look for our bedroom. I am pleased with it, although I need a few accessories and have some work to do on the valences.