Thursday, August 30, 2012

Kaliedoscopes


Here are some more kaleidoscope blocks.  I have about 15 done, and plan to do at least twice that.




I started making the kaleidoscope blocks not really knowing where I was going with this quilt.   I still don't know!  I have been experimenting with some different layouts, but so far they are all a bit to psychedelic, and to be honest, kind of painful to look at.


Friday, August 24, 2012

Patio Refresh


 I knew when we tore down our termite-infested shed, that I wanted to use the concrete slab for a fire pit area.  But I didn't get the idea to stain it to look like tile until I saw it done at a friends house.  I would have done the entire area, but I ran into a hitch when I remembered there is some leftover glue or caulk all around the edges.  So I decided to leave some areas just plain concrete.  I am happy with the affect.


My favorite part about this project is that it cost so little and only took a little over two hours!  I power washed a few days before. Using a really big ruler and pencil I laid out the design, then used 1/2 inch masking tape.  I used the sides of a large cardboard box to cover the areas to be left plain. It cost about $30 for four cans of spray paint concrete stain.  I was going to stop there, but several friends suggested that I do a sealer, so I bought that for another $30 and it took about 15 minutes to roll on.  


This is the before picture.  It was taken the day we took the old shed down.  That is the roof of the shed laying on the concrete slab.  

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Gray Ruffled Newborn Dress








I made this dress in size 0-3 months for my cousin's baby shower.  She didn't want too many traditional pink sleepers, so I though this fabric would be comfortable for baby, but sophisticated enough for mommy. 
I used some of my little girl's old onesies to make the pattern.  I got a little teary-eyed pulling her tiny little clothes out of the cedar chest.   



Fairy Garden


Sophia received these fairy houses for her birthday and all the kids had fun helping me set up our new fairy garden using things we found around the house and in our yard.