mother's day
1 year ago
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Square Foot Gardening
This could also be titled, "My Husband has lost his Freaking mind." He does not know how to do anything small. It's always GO BIG or do nothing at all. There are 6 beds measuring 4 feet by 5 feet plus a row of beds along the fence and in between each big bed. They are marked off into 1 foot squares. Each square can hold up to 6 plants depending on what it is.....allegedly. Tomatoes get their own squares, but spinach gets 9 plants for one square. 2 cukes gets 1 square...I don't know how that is possible....they spread all over the place. I really think its going to LOOK LIKE A FREAKING JUNGLE by August. Any way, Chuck swears he has it all under control. We shall see.
Chuck is pretty awesome, so it just may work ;)
Chuck is pretty awesome, so it just may work ;)
The Square Foot Gardening Bible.
Chuck's been toting it everywhere with him. Mel Bartholomew is his new BFF. I wonder if Mel knows this.....
I'll keep you posted on the progress thruout the summer.
I'll keep you posted on the progress thruout the summer.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Baby Love. Michelle and Isabelle.
This is my friend Michelle and her beautiful (and fourth!) daughter, Isabelle. Michelle posted this pic on Facebook and I immediately thought it would make an awesome abstracty art quilt. I think it turned out pretty good.
Oh, and BTW, its yours, Michelle, if you want it :)
Monday, May 16, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Words of Wisdom
People are often unreasonable and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you.
Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.
— Mother Teresa
Happy Sunday : )
Saturday, April 30, 2011
From Photo to Quilt
This is my first real attempt to take a photo and translate into an art quilt. It was not easy and this piece needs work. There isn't a lot of depth in my translation.Also, I haven't bound it yet 'cause I'm tired of it and want to start on something else.
Here's the picture I started with...Grace running on the beach in South Haven.
Here's my version:
Problems:
Her head is too big and Chuck says her hair looks Rastafarian.
No depth in the sand or water. Was thinking maybe using chalk,colored pencils to add some shading?
Lighthouse walkway crooked.
Skin tone needs work. I used colored pencil for shading...I don't think that works well.
I wanted to add her shadow but I forgot...maybe later.
What I like:
Her pants...I like the highlighting I did with the lighter turquoise fabric.
The sky.
Her shirt tuned out pretty good....altho I tried to shade it with a while pencil and it didn't turn out that great.
As a whole, I think it turned out pretty good for a first time try. I'm anxious to start another one.
Constructive criticism appreciated.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Crossed over + a little kid art.
100,000 miles on the 'ole Cavelier. She's been good to me over the last 5 years. I hope to keep 'er running for another 5 :) Also on my dash, a little doggy Grace drew and colored. He makes me smile.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Jessica's 9!!
Jessica turned 9 yesterday ( bad auntie didn't post yesterday...I had a root canal so I was busy flying my freak flag) We celebated on Easter and then went out for dinner last night. Gramma and Grampa got her a new bike. I think she liked it. A lot. Happy Birthday preety girl!
Kenny's quilt.
It was Jessica's birthday but Kenny got a quilt. His bday is in June. I wanted him to have it now while its still a bit chilly. Aunt kathleen did an amazing job quilting it...thanks aunt! I made it to match Amy's quilt which in turn matches their family room.
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