Up and Coming: Lark from Amy Butler

Lovin' the bright colors in this eclectic collection of fabrics from Amy Butler called Lark.  Due out this Fall!!!

Isn't this amazing?  I'm always amazed at her ability to take things that don't "match" and make them MATCH!!!  It's amazing!

Red and Aqua Wedding!!!

This past weekend was the wedding reception of my wonderful friends, Michelle and Ben.  I took some pictures of the details and wanted to share.

Here it is, my fun bunting pattern!  I even had some leftover fabric so you can get this exact one from my Etsy Shop!!  Michelle had this draped by the food and it looked so fun!

Candy buffet!!!  Popcorn!!!  Cotton Candy!!!  Cupcakes!!!  It was SWEET!  Literally!

Here is a fun detail you can try out yourself.  I took a bunch of patterned papers in Michelle's colors and I had a few circle hole punches.  I punched away and then randomly sewed the circles together.  It was actually pretty fast and it added such a fun detail to the reception.  Seriously, try this one out.  It's adorable!!

I have about 50 other pictures of food, dancing, and memories, but I think this is enough for now.  Have a wonderful day!!

Remembering 9/11

Yesterday marked the 10-Year Anniversary of September 11.  On that day 10 years ago, my 1st child was about 6 months old.  I remember the feelings I felt as it finally dawned on us all that these were deliberate attacks.  I knelt on the ground in front of the TV with my little son in my arms, and I just cried.  Why would someone do this?  And how could I have brought a little one into this scary world?

Yesterday in church we sang "America the Beautiful."  The third verse begins, "O beautiful for heroes proved, in liberating strife.  Who more than self their country loved and mercy more than life."  I know that on that day 10 years ago, I learned what a hero really looked like.  It was a good opportunity for me and my family to talk about what happened 10 years ago and how the world stood still, then America stood together, and then we went to work.  I wish that sense of pride and unity in our country lasted longer!

Anyhow, I just wanted to proclaim that I remember.  And my children will know.  And I am so thankful for our country and those who defend us and who rise up in times of need with a bravery they didn't know they had.  Thanks you!

This is the picture I will always remember, and I'm sure so many of you will as well.

Spotlight! Amy's Stockings

Amy sent me this picture of her cute, cute stockings made from THIS pattern.  I just love how she modified it to make a sweet stocking for thier dog, Dexter.  Isn't that paw print adorable?

Here is what Amy wrote to me:

Hi.  Just wanted to send a pic of my completed Christmas stockings.  The pattern was great and easy to follow.  I didnt use the felt for the lining, but I think they still turned out firm enough and super cute!  I adapted your pattern a little bit to make the paw stocking for my dog, too.  That wasnt so hard, either.  I just had to find a paw print for the applique.  Thanks again for the great pattern.  I hope to make more of these for different family members. 

Thanks Amy!!  I'm so glad you liked this pattern!!  And the fabrics you chose are beautiful!

Up and Coming: A Stitch in Color by Moda

I saw this fun, bright line and I had to pass it along. 

This new called called A Stitch in Color is due out January 2012.  The designer is Malka Dubrawsky and I hadn't heard of her so I did some research and found her cute blog, A Stitch in Dye. 

So, here are the amazing fabrics:

 And here is a beautifil pillow from Makla's blog.  Isn't it amazing!?   Come on January!

Up and Coming: Dainty Blossoms by Carina Gardner

"This blog silence has been brought to you by Michelle's Wedding and The Diamond O Ranch."

Yep.  It's official, my good friend Michelle, is married!  I spent most of the weekend doing her bidding--arranging veils in pictures, running her last minute errands, hiding car keys from over-zealous car-decoartors, and helping her arrange their new home.  It was great!  Worst part = No pics because I was too busy taking candids with Michelle's camera!!  I'm sure she'll get me some soon.

Then we spent the holiday up at my husband's homestead in Idaho.  It's the prettiest place ever!  We rode the four-wheeler, ate fresh food from the garden, put up corn, picked huckleberries in our secret location (wild horses couldn't drag it from me!!!), rode a horse, and helped cut wood.  Busy, but fun!

And now I'm home and here is a new line I'm excited to share.  It's called Dainty Blossoms, by Carina Gardner for Riley Blake.  Isn't it lovely!!

Shout Out! Design Seeds

I ran into a really fun site called Design Seeds.  Jessica has a passion for color and she creates inspirational color pallettes for everyone else to enjoy and to use as inspiration pieces for.... everything that we need color in.  I'm thinking quilting, home decor, birthday parties... you name it, these will inspire you, I have no doubt.  Here are some I love:

And it goes on and on!!  You really will love this.  Go check it out.