My first Skirt

Hi, this is still Katie! Along with quilting, I'm also starting to learn how to sew simple clothing. I know for you experts this is not a big deal. But for a girl who refused to sew growing up, this is huge. I took a class at Sew to Speak, a local fabric store in Columbus, OH (I suggest you crafters find this place, it has a lot of fun and colorful fabrics....luckily it's just down the road from where I live). This class taught us how to create our own pattern and sew a simple A-line skirt from that pattern (lining and zipper also). It was a great class, and I think for my first skirt ever this is pretty good. There are some imperfections with this one, but I'm sure I will get better with time. I'm still going to wear it, flaws and all.

Here He Is!

Okay, you've heard me talk about Tommy, and well I feel you should see some pics of this cute baby. And I mean cute, even if he wasn't family, he would still be a cute baby. You are looking at a picture of Tommy and I after his baptism (color not too good...stupid backlighting...oh well), then two cute shots of him, his dad even got him to smile in the last one. He's going to be a charmer ladies so watch out.

Gift Box for Tommy

As most of my friends know, I paint gift boxes for special occasions such as weddings and the births of their children. Of course I had to paint one for my Godson Tommy (can you tell I'm super excited to be a Godparent...it's a good excuse to spoil him rotten....haha). So here is his gift box based on the fabric I used for his baby quilt. You are looking at all four sides. It turned out pretty well for drawing, painting, and varnishing in one week. A lot goes into these boxes and luckily this one was an easy design, and I was able to get it done quickly.

First Quilt Finished!

Hi this is Katie! You've been hearing me talk about quilting, there are so many wonderful fabrics out there are fun and contemporary, that it has helped in my decision to be a little more crafty. And I thought why not do a quilt. So this is the first completed quilt. It's for my Godson Tommy. I saw this in a quilt store here in Columbus, OH and thought it would be the perfect thing to give him as a partial baptism present. So here it is! As you look at the image, the upper left is the top of the quilt, the lower left is a zoomed in shot of the corner of the quilt (to see the fabric a little better), the upper right is the back of the quilt, and the lower right is a zoomed in shot of the back and tag. I think for my first finished quilt this is pretty good. There's more to come from my sewing machine.

Eamon and I were playing around with the camera this weekend! He starts to squint whenever the red eye light comes on!

Valentine's

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Remember when Milan handed out romance books for Valentine's years ago...? Well, I found these beauties at the thrift store and had to steal his idea. I can't wait until tomorrow.

Thanks for visiting....

Target Practice Day 1

Just another Sunday afternoon with dad. 

Day one on gun training...

I was nervous. 

But not as nervous as my target! 

oh yeah!

Girls Dinner Night

Winking Lizard @ Crosswoods... 

Katie and Marcia say, "miss you, Michelle!"

Becky looks a bit scary, so Eamon is grabbing his taggie!!

Jamie and Eamon xoxox

We all ate a side of macaroni and cheese...mmm!

BADASS with a BAD PIC

As most of you know, I took a Basic Pistol Training Course. In doing so, I received a certificate to get my conceal carry permit. I've held on to the certificate for months waiting for my face to clear up, so I could take a pretty picture. (not really, but it makes the story better).  After only five minutes in the sheriff's office, I was finger printed and had a background check run. Now is time for the pic. I was told to sit in a chair and look forward. No sooner than my butt was in that chair one sec, I hear a click and see a bright flash. Yes, my photo was taken without warning. I think it's somewhat fitting that I look a bit "WT" and almost "mugshot-ish" on my permit! geesch! :) 

Getting Started

This is for you Michelle! XO