Some girls make music...

Cecily is learning to play the violin....
she treated me to a recital this morning!
laura

Bike Rack

Thanks to my hubby for rallying these bikes up and building a great bike rack!

Jello jigglers!

I don't think I made these with my kids but
i can tell they will be fun to make with my
grands! So, on to the next bunch!
laura
(Walmart has a kit including molds for Halloween)

Garland Fun

I had fun making these seasonal garlands the other day. I thought they turned out pretty cute....

I may make more leaf ones to sell - what do you think?

Sailor Pants Version 1

These were super easy to make. I used the tutorial for flat front pants from Dana Made It. Instead of making my own pattern I pulled out this one from the '70s. 

I loved the wide leg and cuff. I followed Dana's instructions and then added buttons. Next time I'll trim a little off the waist of my pattern, it's a bit too big and I  don't think gathering it anymore would look good. Other wise I love them - she however said they make her look like a mom. :)

Don't be fooled...

It's not the 1980s! My mom has had tthis since then when I made it for her.
 Laura

Special quilt

My mom made this cross-stitch picture in 1987 for my kids.
I hated to let it sit so I put it into a quilt. It was so fun to make
and now my grands and I can cuddle underneath it. I put fleece
on the back. I put a few ties in it to hold it together better. 
I finished it like a receiving blanket. You can see the picot
trim I added and the rainbow border. I love it and especially love 
How sentimental it is with my mom's handiwork in it too!
laura