Quilt for Mom-Mom

This is my very favorite picture of my Mom-Mom, she has been an amazing influence on me. If I wonder 'what is proper way to do this or that' I think what would Mom-Mom want me to do. She has always had a classy style and a great devotion to her way of doing things. I respect her tremendously and hope in some small way when she receives this quilt she'll know she is always loved.






Mom-Mom, my brother Ted, me (with Eli in the belly) and sister Sarah.

last bit of fabric

It's now the end of Feb., and all of the fabric I have has been cut and I'll be dropping it off soon. This was a great project for me and thanks to Terry and Carrie for donating fabric :)

Happy 93rd Birthday Grandmom!

Grandmother
Teacher
Unconditional Love
Disciplinarian
Crafter
Baker
Gardner
Knitter
Reader
Story Teller
Lover of Life


Just a few words to describe my S.O.G. (Sweet Old Grandmother)

Fabric Fiesta continued

3rd set of quilt blocks to send to Humanitarian Center. I'll be finishing up this project at the end of the month so leave a comment if you'd like to donate fabric and I'll let you know where to send it.

Fabric Fiesta

Here's the next set of quilt blocks I've cut, thanks to a local gal's donation the count will really be something. Thanks Carrie!
Most of the extra fabric is going towards The Comfort Doll Project.
http://www.comfortdollproject.blogspot.com/
Here the link to the humanitarian center that I am send the quilt blocks too.
http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6392-1-3260-1,00.htm


2nd phase of cuts











comfort dolls

A Great Start !

The start of cutting quilt blocks is really rolling. I've dug into my own supply and some donated fabric. I'm hoping to get plenty together by the end of the month before sending them out to where they will be used to make the double sized quilts that are most needed by the Humanitarian Center. If you would like to send fabric send a message to me and I'll give you my address. To give you an idea of needed fabric I am cutting blocks 10" x 10" and sewing blocks from four 5 1/2" square pieces. Thanks for your help!

Crafting for Good

******For every Embroidery Item sold on my etsy site I will take 20% to go towards supplies for an LDS.org Humanitarian Project-Buying fabric and cutting squares for quilts that are in great need.****

"can you describe the ruckus?" - The Breakfast Club

john hughes montage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkNIUw0c2s

Alarm Clock

Eli: "Mommy, wake up."
Me: "Why are you up so early?"
Eli: "The sun is up."

Easter

Christ in a Red Robe
Minerva Teichert (1889-1976)

Oil on canvas, 1948

Let it snow, Let is snow, Let it snow & it did!

Here are some picture of the Blizzard we had around the end of March, it was quite stunning and beautiful.

New Shop

I started a new etsy shop roadstop.etsy.com here are a few examples of newer work

Mini Van Mama

It's official I'm a Mini Van Mama!
I actually really like it even though I'll never look cool rocking out in the car again :)
Thanks to those who helped it happen.

Hearts

The kids painted and then we collage cardboard hearts to give to friends and family.

British Invasion

Great British Actors on American TV

Hugh Laurie















Kevin McKidd










Tim Roth








Damian Lewis
















Minnie Driver and Eddie Izzard












Rufus Sewell










Sophia Myles

New Series 'Circles'

I've been working on a new series of embroidered work, here are some examples. More to come!
They are also featured on my flickr site.

Like a Flower Bending Towards the Sun

Happy New Year

tis' the season to be jolly

Christmas is in the the air here and I've got the pictures to prove it!

Giveaway popularity

I have seen several blogging giveaways lately and think it is a great idea.
So I have decided to do one myself. I would like to pick randomly from comment makers a chance to win a set of handmade cards, nothing fancy, but a chance to get a little something to make the season bright.
Once the winner is chosen we'll email for address info. Nov 21st midnight deadline

AND THE WINNER IS DEB!

First Snow

Our Countdown to Snow

Etsy Mud Team MUG SWAP

So one of the cool things about being part of the Etsy Mud Team is taking part in the Mug Swap.
Here are pictures of the mug I sent and the mug I received.

Embroidery

I've been experimenting with the art of embroidery. I guess it started with my grandmother teaching me to hand sew and mend-first pull about an arms length of thread off the spool make a knot or three stitches together to hold the thread in place, then you are ready to go.
I remember as a teenager sewing random patches and then buttons and cleverly disguising holes with decorative stitches and ribbons.
In the last year or so I've started collecting hoops and 'painting' with thread. Here are some examples.

at it again

I had planned on keeping updated on my blog since I'm always willing to share my thought and doings.
Right now my focus is motherhood, sewing and my ceramic class.
I've been focusing on adding more to my etsy shop to display of my work, it's a lot of fun being part of the handmade movement. I'm trying my best to give handmade or second hand gifts this year for the holidays and I encourage you to do the same. It a great deal of fun to find just the right thing for those special people in your life and help the world by limiting consumption i.e. saving the earth!
I've had a blast keep track of an inspiring blogger, you might enjoy her blog too. I ordered the creative family book with great ideas of drawing closer as a family and sharing the the joys of discovery and art. http://www.soulemama.com

May you have many happy moments as fall begins. The changing of the leaves is a beautiful sight.

And did I mention my flickr site, it's my photo site. http://www.flickr.com/photos/artsyann/
If you want to see pics of the kids you have to sign up and get approved as a friend or family member for the safety of the children.

stuff going on

Eli is in preschool, Isabelle is talking up a storm and Derek is still trucking along in law school and I am managing our etsy shops and we have a new line of magnets that are super fun in Derek's shop.
magneticpersonality.etsy.com and artsyann.etsy.com
We are starting to gear up for the holidays with cards and gifts.