Let There Be....

GYPROC!!

My contractor.....

otherwise known as 'Dad' came over yesterday.

To transform a very crooked and ratty looking wall

into a piece of art!

I have to say...there is a hot tub at Audio Video that is speaking to me!!

I wonder if it goes with the new deck?

It really could add to the sightline from the kitchen...

BUT

I need find a microwave first.

 That way supper will cook faster and I would have more time to soak...

The hunt continues...

Christa

Decisions...Decisions....

Yesterday was spent OR wasted,

 depending on your theory of progess,

in Regina,Saskatchewan.

Mom and I went to every(and I do mean every) store looking for a convection/microwave oven

OR

 a Chimney range hood like this one.

Honestly...

It's not like I went with a one track mind.

I am not TOO picky but know what I like.

What a frustrating day!!

No one knows ANYTHING!!!

 Salesmen tried to sell me a microwave that they SAID was convection but when I started to ask simple questions on how it worked it became very apparent that they did not have a clue!! 

But we did find a sink and some flooring.

So the hunt is on again today.

I think there may even be a contractor named 'Dad' swinging by to put up so gyproc today!!

In the therapy department,

I have managed to finish the holly banner and start the third snowman block!!

A girl's got to keep her sanity in this process!

Christa

Demolition Day

I had to miss quilting yesterday.

It definately was a toss up as to where I would have rather been.

When the neighbours see the old grain truck pulled up to the house, I am sure they are saying 'OMG, She's at it again!!'

This is all that remains of my kitchen.

This is the last wall left to insulate so that calls for a new cupboards!!

For the past 4 summers, we have been upgrading our 90 year old house.

Dad and Max

A good contractor is hard to find but I am lucky to have the best dad.

My dad has been working magic with gyproc for 40 years and has worked his miracles on my house.

This was my utility room before....

and after!

Bathroom before.....

and after.

My sewing room in the middle of renos.

What used to be three bedrooms, has become one big and beautiful space.

I can't give you an after picture at the moment as my kitchen is living there right now.

I joke about how I have made my house warm and cozy and now I will be hot flashing and sewing with all the window open.

At least the windows open easy now!

This will be the SMALLEST reno we have ever done.

So stay tuned for progress...it won't be long before it is up and running!!

 I might just have some summer this year.

Going to suck up some dust!

Christa

Petals in Full Bloom

Another one off the list!!

This quilt turned out quite large.

I need to find a better place to take a picture of it.

It is ready to go to my favorite longarmer, Terry Whitman.

The corners turned out quite cute with the dragonfly blocks in the corners

So after cleaning up my mess of purple I came across a purse pattern I printed off awhile back.

This is treat is from the Moda Bake Shop where great recipes can be had for free.

I loved this laminated ladybug fabric when I saw it in Sidney, MT at Quilts and More.

My first thought was a cute bag!!

I managed to make 3 of these cute bags in no time!!

 

Now for a closure and voila!!

I hear it is supposed to rain all weekend.Could be a productive sewing weekend!!

I  better go make good use of the sun today!!

Christa

Dragonfly Day Continues...

It was a stormy and super windy day yesterday.

But it was a great day to try a pattern out of my new book from Terry Whitman.

Just one of my great B Day gifts!!



I made four of these dragonfly blocks which I will put on the corners of my Petals quilt.

 Thanks to Tracey for her suggestion on a border.

I am definately going to do it like that!! Stay tuned for the finished product in the NEAR future!!

I also received a surprise package in the mail.

Love surprises!!

It was a box filled with handmade cards, a mini purse and a book of inspirations!!

Thank you sooo much, Shelby!!

The holly banner has begun  in Winterwonder.

 

The sweet rockets are in full bloom.

The baby Killdeer are hatched.

Little powder puffs on sticks.

Summer is here!

Christa 

  

Border in Order

It was an amazing weekend.

Beautiful weather and a bonfire with good friends.

I think summer is here.

At least the flowers are thinking so!!

I managed to get all the pansies together but I think it needs a border.

I want to tie in the flower centers with using some more to this dragonfly fabric.

Any suggestions for border ideas?

Sunny skies,

Christa

Can you believe it is JUNE 1st today???

Come on, Summer!! Bring it on!!!

Winny and I got all the flowers planted and the pond running.

Now send some heat!!

Justin's CSA garden is doing amazing this year.

What is a CSA?

It is Community Shared Agriculture.

 Justin sells shares(1 share = one box) in his garden in exchange for a box of certified organic vegetables for 10-15 weeks through the summer as things become available.

It shares the risk between the farmer and the consumer in crop failure or success.

He includes recipes for the things he grows as he likes to grow unusual things sometimes.

He calls his company "The Organic Farmer Boy" and is in his 6th year of growing good food.

He also grows gladiolas for a local flower shop and farmer's market. He has grown as many as 7000.

This year, he cut back to 1800. Instead, he went wild with 900lb of potatoes.

A little like his mother...nothing in moderation...something to work on!

On the flower front inside.....Three more rows to go!!

But I think this one definately is calling for some type of border to complete it.

Candy Cane Clothesline stitched up!!

I am using a fusible muslin on the back called Presto Sheer.

 It helps to hide the stitches and give the white a brighter look.

My color choice for thread is DMC 815.

My girlfriend is using a much brighter color, DMC 347.

It will be interesting to see the contrast when the two projects are complete.

Got to go...the sun is shining!!

Christa