Christmas in February

I told you that I am starting my Christmas present making early...here is my first ever quilt top.  This is going to be more than a little quilt...hint   ;)

Diego is waiting for Carter to get to Louisiana

SNOW!!!!!

This is the most beautiful snow that I've ever seen in our area!  I told Don the beauty of it includes not having to worry about greenhouses caving in and that our power hasn't gone off.

Tutorial-Family Blocks

For this project I bought 1 1/2 inch blocks.

I  used craft paint and painted the edges of each block.

I made a template slightly smaller than the block's surface. I cut squares of scrapbook paper to cover each side of the block except the side for the family member's picture and name card.

I printed family member's pictures on regular paper(not photo paper.)

Adhere paper or photo to each side using Mod Podge. Allow drying time for each side. It sure is hard to wait but very necessary.

When paper is dry, apply an overcoat of Mod Podge to each side allowing drying time for each side.

You may even want to cover an old tin with scrapbooking paper and Mod Podge to hold the family blocks.  I hope the child who recieves this next Christmas will enjoy it.  I'm getting started early this year!!!!!!

The Day I've Been Waiting For!

I was not sure I'd live to see this day! Way to go Saints!  I'm glad they finally get a chance to play in the Super Bowl!

Christmas Quilt

Vickie and Grandmother finished our quilt.  Doesn't it look beautiful on our bed?

This belongs on Laney's blog

I am modeling the "cozy"
that Laney made for me.
I love the color of it and
get compliments each
time I wear it.  Sissy, you
can sew for me any time you
want to! But only sew for
fun, right?
p.s. Note that I blurred the
picture.  Wish I knew how
to elongate it so I'd look taller!