Here is something I finished-Yay!

This is a pattern I designed and this is the first one I've made with it. There are some things I'll do different on the next one, but that's part of the designing process I guess. This is the first thing I have ever designed and I like it! I really like this fabric too. My first attempts at this will be made from my stash until I get it how I want it. The handles are "recycled" from a $.99 purse from a yard sale. Did you know purse handles new cost from $5-$8 ?! So I've been looking at yard sales, thrift stores etc, for purses with handles I like. So what do you think? My next one will have pockets inside and then I have ideas for other options.

This crazy blog thing :( I love cherry tomatoes and that picture up there is my cherry tomato plant that I have in a container on our patio. I'm excited that container gardening is actually working for me! (the picture was supposed to be down here with this writing...:b) Can't wait to eat some! Our weather has been unusually cool this year, so our garden is late in producing.

Just one more note- I think I may have a giveaway soon...:)

I sure have missed blogging lately- haven't been able to use a computer for a while. I was hoping to have some new pictures too, but... I haven't actualy finished anything for a while, unless of course you'd like to see my finished ironing pile :)? I was hoping to get my red, white, and black quilt basted, but I ended up not having enough backing fabric. Sooo, I'm going to try what I've seen many of you do, piecing the back. I have some red leftover and we'll see how it works out.
I have been doing some more planting and watering of some lovely flowers and seedlings. Maybe I'll try to take some pictures of that. I'll try to post again sooner next time :)
My grandkids should be waking from their naps soon so I better go for now.
Have a great weekend!

Lookee at these! These are some of my first charm packs and I'm excited about starting this quilt. It'll be just a simple 4 patch with sashing- I hope it turns out well. Love the bright colors :)

It certainly has been warm here and the garden is almost planted. We should finish Sat. Plus we're getting piggies that day too. Summer is very busy around here, so I don't get to sew quite as much as I'd like. How about you all? Anybody else gardening? how about container gardening?

Have a good day:)