The Worst Idea I have had in a Long Time

(Bad pictures again)

I had this idea a long long time ago to ease myself into quilting by creating holiday pillow covers that are pieced quilt blocks. The first quilt block took me two hours. The second only took 30 min. But they ended up different sizes (of course) and I had to "customize" the surrounding fabric to fit the pillow. They are all done now. Was it harder than I had imagined? YES! Do they look like I dreamed they would? Almost. Was it worth it? Probably not. Will I ever make the other holidays? I think I may switch my idea from holiday to seasonal. There are a lot of holidays, but only 4 seasons ;)

Day Off Adventures

I decided that since the fall semester will likely be the busiest I've ever been up to this point, I would get a couple months ahead on birthday gifts.

So I went to JoAnn's to pick out fabric for a project I've had my eye on for a while.

I was so proud of myself for picking out coordinating fabrics that it didn't occur to me until much much later that the fabrics were decidedly hippy-ish. Oh well I guess.

Then on to another gift. I made myself a black button headband a while ago and I like it. So I made more for a birthday gift.
I apologize for the TERRIBLE pictures. I couldn't find our good camera so I took them with my 2006 $90 Wal-Mart special. Can't expect too much out of it:)

A Couple of Surprises/Projects

The first surprise project is for the Hubster.

He purchased this little beauty at Bed Bath and Beyond a little while ago to go with the stove he got for Christmas. The first chance we got to use it was on our Moab trip. It works great, but is a little inconvenient to carry. So....

I made it a carrying case! I really hope Logan doesn't look this up on his phone, because I want it to be a surprise when he gets home! I used left over materials from this project, including red canvas, black strap stuff (I can't remember it's proper name) and a long plastic zipper. I am so proud of myself because it fits!

My next special surprise is for an extra special lady. It'll be her birthday soon and she LOVES grandma-ish house slippers. (She doesn't read my blog, but if you know her, don't tell her, okay???)

I remember seeing a post on Ruffles and Stuff about embellishing this type of slipper, and I have been saving it for this birthday. Mine aren't quite as fancy as the example, but I made them myself and that is sure to make this lady very proud.

I also made the embellishments removable for washing, because this lady likes to traipse outside to feed the cat in these on occasion and frequently washes her slippers. I think she will especially like this little convenience.

Yay for me! I have had a great crafty day! Now does anyone want to come over and clean up my messes??? ;)

Moab / Westwater Trip

Last weekend we went to Moab to raft the canyon outside town. It was fun. It was my first rafting trip since the "Incident" and I was a little nervous and freaked out about little rapids, but I was okay. Logan was really sweet and kept reassuring me.

I love this picture of Logan!

Then, the next day the boys had a permit to raft Westwater Canyon, which the Blake's do not have the greatest track record with. The summer before we were married they went and 2 out of three boats flipped......AND.....do you think they could learn their lesson? NOPE! They flipped again. I knew it was probable and that's why I didn't go. Debbie and I shuttled and it was boring to wait 4 hours in the middle of no where for them. The trip was good overall, but these short rafting trips just seem to be more work than they're worth :)

One of My Favorite Things...

(this is an older picture, but the only one I had of him sleeping)

One of my favorite things is when Logan says funny stuff in his dreams. The funny thing is that it always has something to do with his job. The latest was him gasping and sitting up in bed and saying, "Where is everyone?" I asked him who everyone was. He said, "All the kids." (this was right after a big sleep over with nieces and nephews). I didn't say anything, so he filled me in by saying that they had taken the asphalt. HUH??? I love it. He's so adorable. This doesn't happen all the time though :( He claims that I talk in my sleep too, but it's not understandable. Oh Logan! You fill my life with joy even when you're sleeping!

PS. Don't get mad at me for this, Logan :)

And a follow-up...

I know, I know, my life must be pretty lame if I am "following up" on my previous story, but I was up there again and you have to admit, it's not something you see everyday...