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Dish cloths in pretty spring colors...let me know if you need to order any. These beautiful spring colors make doing Easter dishes much more fun! (If doing dishes can be fun)

Another burp cloth order from Tonya...

And a shower gift for...guess who..

For Addison Fayth...

A shower was given today for Wendy Cantrell as they await the arrival of Addison Fayth. The hand-smocked dress in the previous post, along with this burp cloth and teether was made especially for Addison...

For a special baby on the way...

Can't reveal who it is for until after the shower...

I sure hope she likes it. I'll add another photo later ~ something monogrammed. Don't want to give away the recipient just yet.

There's a whole lot of stitchin' going on...

Sweet baby things for Lindsey Griffith Williams' baby shower this past Sunday. The owl teether pattern was found through a link on You Go Girl to The Rubber Punkin Both of these blogs have the cutest things on them. Be sure to pay them a visit..

This hand-smocked day gown was also a gift for Lindsey...or should I say it is for baby Briar Storm Williams...

Another burp cloth for Tonya Mullican...I haven't been keeping track, but she could most likely be my best burp cloth customer...thanks for the order Tonya!

I did the stitchery below a few months ago but never framed it. I decided this weekend that the perfect place for it would be on my desk at work. I can see it all day long and it is a perfect reminder for me.

We have many more new babies on the way in our congregation! Which one is next? I'm off to do some more stitching...

So, what have I been up to you ask?

I've made banana bread a few times...






and I received the most beautiful flowers from my honey for Valentines day...

and gathered our precious family together for a photo...

Have I mentioned that I love these folks? Well, I do. Bunches.

Friendship Quilt...

After 36 years with Ben Lomand Telephone Company, our CFO Gail Woodlee will be retiring this month. The sweet folks in her department included me in the making of a quilt for her as a retirement gift. Each person's name was embroidered on a log cabin square. In the center was a needle-turn applique watering can filled with flowers. The project would have never gotten off the ground without the ever-so-talented Tammy McKinney. This girl truly amazes me with her quilting. I could learn a lot from her. Tammy comes from a family of quilters so I think she's had some great teachers along the way. Tammy's mom was the sweetie that stippled the quilt after the top was assembled. We are all truly grateful for all she did to help. Several different people contributed to the making of the quilt. I won't try to name them all for fear of leaving someone out. Tammy let me help her with the center of the quilt so she taught me how to do the needle-turn applique. I'm telling ya...this could be another addiction...

A little closer shot of the center block...

New stuff...

I'm trying to learn to knit...it has been a challenge for me and that's about all I can say about that...


Another flannel baby blanket with crochet trim. I have to build up a stash because I'm pretty sure there will be tons of baby showers next spring at our church...

And last but not least...a birthday gift...

Southern Fried Chicken

Sunday dinner at our house included a little homemade southern fried chicken...

Hope you have a wonderful, restful Sunday afternoon folks.

A Happy New Year from Our Family to Yours...

Bitty Bits and Pieces is having a give away!

Check out the wonderful give away at Bitty Bits and Pieces Good luck all!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas!

Our sweet snowman ornament made by our children many years ago. I cherish all the handmade ornaments made by our children!

Spiffied up...

Julie, Kirsten and Bailey before the wedding all dressed up. We missed you Chris. I'm so sorry you had to work.

They did it...

Judy and Michael are now husband and wife! Congratulations!

Tomorrow...

Saturday afternoon at 2:30 Judy Wilson and Michael Ester will become Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ester! I'm so excited for them. They make the sweetest couple.

Hugs and best wishes!

For Gina...

For Lisa...

For Sherri...

For Mary's new grandson...

For the WCHS Basketball Team...

Thanks for the orders!

Move over Hellmann's...Hello Duke's

I have always been a Hellmann's mayonnaise lover. Always. Depended on it to always make the best potato salad. I must confess...this summer while we had family in town visiting I was asked if I had ever tried "Duke's" mayonnaise. Never heard of it in my entire life. So I made a trip to the store to find some Duke's. There it was. Sitting right beside the Hellmann's waiting on me to buy it. Why had I never noticed it on the shelf? We grilled that afternoon and spread on the Duke's mayo. Oh. My. Goodness. All I can say is "move over Hellmann's, hello Duke's". We love this stuff. In moderation of course. ;-) Mayonnaise is not something we use every day...but when we do, it will be Duke's from now on. And nobody told me to say this. I just wanted you to know. 'Cause I think it's good to share helpful cooking tips. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and you have lots of cooking to do. And I want you to get rave reviews on your cooking. Now run, don't walk, and get yourself some Duke's to make that potato salad and those deviled eggs.

Dish cabinet...

The old fashioned kitchen scene from the harvest brunch...

and yes...we painted the cabinet white with red knobs. I thought the red knobs would be cute for this scene. I'm switching them out to some clear glass knobs now that I finally have taken it in our house. Glad this furniture redo is complete. Without the help of my wonderful husband, I doubt it would have ever been finished. Thank you Terry for all you do for me!

Our sweet grandchildren...

The cutest trick-or-treaters we had...

Alice & Mario!

For Judy and Michael's shower..

An apron with Judy's new initials so she can look pretty while she cooks dinner...

A market / picnic basket with Judy and Michael's initials so they can shop or go on picnics together...

I wish you a long, happy life together! You make the sweetest couple.

Old Fashioned Sock Monkey...

Thanks for the order Linda...

I ACTUALLY WON!

There is the fabulous blog that I adore. They were having a giveaway for two books entitled "The Reluctant Entertainer" and I actually won one of them! I'm pretty sure I'm in shock...I never win anything!

I can't wait to receive my copy. Hop on over to Rhoda's blog and see all the beautiful inspiration awaiting there!

Who knows? After I read this book I may entertain more! ;-)

Thanks Rhoda for such a wonderful give away!

Blessings,
Patty

Farmers Market

Have a beautiful fall weekend!
Blessings,
Patty

Can you keep a secret?

A couple of years ago my mother embroidered a set of pillowcases for me for Christmas. The next year she began a set for my sister. Having trouble seeing them, she asked if I could finish the task for her. After working on them a few minutes here and there I have completed them at last. They are all ready for her to give to my sister. Now don't tell anyone that she had help with this project...it's a secret.

One of my favorite, oh so easy, day gown patterns from The Children's Corner...it has sweet little tucks on each side of the front...


and a precious little pleat in the back (pardon the wrinkles)...


These cute burp cloths were made from a pattern that I found on the fabulous blog Homemade By Jill If you love to create, you must stop by and visit Jill's blog... This burp cloth is easy peasy and oh so soft for baby's precious skin...