Prepping for The Great Outdoors

 

My girls grew up

and left,

now it's just me and boys.

 

I am trying

to embrace

camping.

The transition isn't going real well.

 

But,

I think having

new,

clean,

non-polyester,

non-camo

 camp quilts would help my enthusiasm.

 

When I saw Lori Holt's Vintage Camping pattern,

I knew it was for me!

 

 

But my camper needed to be pulled

by a pickup.

 

So.... here it is. 

 

 

 

If you'd like a pieced truck pattern,

here is my attempt at sharing.

No guarantees.

 

If you'd like a pattern for this quilt check here or

for a kit, contact me.

  

 

 

I'm so happy it's done. 

 

Snuggy warm Sidewalks flannel

on the back.

 

Been testing it out in front of the TV.

 

 

I'll just lay in the camper

and try not to think about

 

bears and

 

 whether people have

 washed their hands.

 

 

 

Red & White Giveaway Day!

 

Are you thinking of

Valentine's Day yet?

 

I am.

 

I was thinking about it all of December.

I am planning a little

craft party!

 

 

As of yesterday, our Target

did not have all of it's Valentine stuff out.

Shocked. 

I was at another store that had Easter displays.

 

But first things first.

Let's feel the love for February.

 

The giveaway today is

A Kona White charm pack

and half yard of Hearts - Remix.

Both of which are in the shop.

 

 

To enter the giveaway,

tell me something you love.

 

Update:  Congrats to Ali!

You are the winner!

 

I'll go first,

I love planning things!

I do.

It makes me happy.

 

Next up is my V-day party,

then onto the Craft Taffy Retreat!

We'd love to have you join us.

 

Random drawing Friday night.

 

It's a Small World After All

 

Happy New Year!

Yeah, I'm only 2 weeks late.

 

2015!

How is it going?

I'm still writing 14 on everything.

 

We ran away to

Southern California

last week.

 

 

 

80 degrees.

I really didn't think it was going to be that hot.

 

I packed one short sleeved shirt

for me and for my son.

Got a little toasty.

 

 

It was beautiful.

 

Warm and beautiful.

 

 

 

Then onto

 

 

 

It was the last official day of

Christmas activities and décor.

 

The Christmas carols were probably

 a little more magical in December. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loved every minute.

 

I think he did too.

 

 

Here's to the

new year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here Kitty Kitty

 I'm in a Kitten Making Mood.

AND I don't even like cats! 

But they're so cute in fabric. 

No hairballs. 

No rubbing against your leg. 

Just a soft pretend purr is all I need. 

She just needs a face and she's ready to play.

Kitten Pattern here:  Violet

Pillow Pattern Next! 

 

 Come make cats or sew quilts 

or enjoy new friends!

Here!

New Year - New Retreat 2015

 If one of your New Year resolutions for 2015 is to have fun at a Quilting Retreat

....then do it!

If one of your resolutions 

is to make new friends

....then do it!

If one of your resolutions is to
finally make a
 Lone Star Quilt.....

then do it! 

If one of your resolutions is to travel to Idaho....

then do it! 

Say it with me.......DO IT!!  

This year's Craft Taffy Retreat is
Starry Starry Night. 

What's included?

****3 nights Lodging in beautiful McCall Idaho

****Includes 2 meals a day plus snacks 

****A Lone Star Quilt Class from Kathy Olkowski

2 Sessions for September

First Come, First Serve

We'd love to help you meet some of your 

New Year Resolutions!!

See the site, Craft Taffy, for all the info.