New England Quilter

Red Attraction - The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants...

2012-01-27T21:19:00.000-08:00

It's a Friday Night Frenzy!

BNR Treasury Promotional Frenzy Team Tonight!

2012-01-24T14:14:00.000-08:00

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A Frenzy of Chocolate Covered Strawberries

2012-01-17T19:29:00.000-08:00

C'mon ... who doesn't LOVE chocolate covered strawberries? I recently joined the Promotional Frenzy Team on Etsy. I feel fortunate to have found this group of people. They are supportive, inspirational, very friendly and boy can they chat! A big thanks to all of my new team members who have flooded me with treasuries, circles & hearts. And an extra special thank you to my mentor LostLemonade and an angel of a friend Sewinggranny! Please enjoy one of Tuesday's Treasuries by SymbolicImposrts for the Promotional Frenzy Team, shown below. C&C's always welcome :)

Weekend Sale Item - Daydreaming Ducks Quilt

2012-01-15T05:02:00.000-08:00

Daydreaming Ducks Quilt

Visit my Etsy shop for more details!

Lamb Chops Love is Forever

2012-01-13T10:46:00.000-08:00

WEEKEND SALE ITEM - Dinosaur Memory Game 12/23/2011

2011-12-23T20:40:00.000-08:00

Dinosaur Memory Matching Game on sale for $10.00 through Monday!
Click HERE to visit my Etsy shop.

WEEKEND SALE ITEM - Nativity Ornament Matryoshka DollsSet 12/16/2011

2011-12-16T17:13:00.000-08:00

On Sale for $10 plus shipping this weekend! Click here to visit my shop!

Nativity Ornament Set - Felt and Ribbon Loop Hangers Includes: Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, 3 Wise Men, Donkey, Sheep & Angel.

Ornaments measure 1-2.5 inches, not including the hanger.
Originally listed at $14.

Weekend Sale Item December 8th 2011

2011-12-08T18:56:00.000-08:00

Elegant White Winter and Black Fleece Neck warmer - on sale for $5

NewEnglandQuilter.etsy.com

Holiday Sale

2011-12-04T10:42:00.000-08:00

Snoopy Woodstock Linus &

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Holiday

Christmas Ornament Set of 5

NewEnglandQuilter.etsy.com

2011 Black Friday thru Cyber Monday SALE!

2011-11-27T06:36:00.000-08:00

*SALE* 20% off now thru Cyber Monday,11/28 with coupon code: TURKEY20

WEEKEND SALE ITEM! Peanuts Christmas Ornaments on sale for $15.00

Weekend Sale Item November 18th 2011

2011-11-18T06:24:00.000-08:00

Alphabet Fun - fabric with felt backing lower case letters

On sale through Monday in my Etsy Shop!

Weekend Sale Item

2011-11-11T10:36:00.000-08:00

This week's weekend sale item is the Dinosaur Memory Matching Game! Perfect for little ones to start building their deductive reasoning skills! Click HERE to visit my etsy shop!

Snowy Owl Cardigan

2011-10-01T10:07:00.000-07:00

I had some beautiful DK Rowan yarn by Amy Butler and I was trying to decide what to knit with it. I was surfing Ravelry one night and came across the Testing Pool Group. This cute sweater was one of the test patterns by myknittedheart and it used DK yarn! So, I signed up and here it is less than 2 weeks later! I needle felted the eyes on the owl with dark green wool from my spinning roving stash. This pattern is available on Ravelry . If you would like to visit my project page on Ravelry for this sweater, click HERE.

I just bought baby Julia an owl jumper with some owl leggings at Gymboree outlet in Tilton, NH that should look super cute with the sweater. I'll have to post a picture when I dress her up! This was my first knit sweater - I can't wait to knit another one!

Christmas in July Sale!

2011-07-13T07:18:00.000-07:00

12 Days of Christmas Ornament Set

Christmas in July Sale in my shop all month! Use coupon code JULY25 when checking out!
Visit the Fabulous Artistic Moms of Etsy Blog to see more shops with great sales!

Cranberry Wool Spun into Gorgeous Yarn

2011-06-30T00:42:00.000-07:00

Next to navy blue, cranberry might just be my next favorite color. I found this gorgeous shade of cranberry wool at the local yarn store and knew that it was going to be beautiful once spun. Since I have let my friends and family know about my newest hobby of spinning yarn, I have found that there are many questions. Mainly, if I am not using a spinning wheel, how else could I spin yarn? So, for any of you who might be curious, I included the following in this post's photo: roving wool, Single Ply yarn on a Drop Spindle (Bottom Whorl), and a Ball of 2-Ply yarn.

I am enjoying this new craft and my little guy loves helping spin the spindle. It just looks like a big top to him :)

Hot Air Balloon Mini Golf Quilt

2011-06-29T12:24:00.000-07:00

My Little guy loves mini golf. It was really only a matter of time before the he asked me to make him a Mini Golf Quilt. So, I decided that it needed a theme, as most mini golf holes have themes. A hot air balloon seemed to naturally follow the path of a golf hole. We sat down together with a piece of paper and designed the quilt. He tees off at the basket, followed by the fairway and sand trap, and of course the green. Be on the look out for pirates in the water hazard if you over shoot your ball! He loves playing on his golf quilt and I smile every time I see him with it.

Felted Bowl made with my first handspun yarn

2011-06-28T17:49:00.000-07:00

Felted Bowl made with my first handspun yarn.

Some people find a hobby or craft and stick to that particular artistic medium. I, on the other hand, have interest in just about everything. I remember making polymer clay figures, painting and crocheting as a kid. As I got older, I began to sew and quilt. After having children, I began to knit. This Spring, I attended the 35th Annual New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival. They had several workshops available to attend, and I signed up for the Spinning Wool on Drop Spindle Workshop, given by Carol Collins of Singing Spindle Spinnery.

Ms. Collins is a colorful speaker and educator. She started the workshop with some history and stories as she demonstrated how to spin wool. Next she focused on some techniques and we were each given a drop spindle and some wool of our own to start spinning. It was fascinating to see the wool magically turn into yarn right before my eyes. I had difficulty at first, because I over-twisted the wool as I spun. Ms. Collins gave me some pointers and in no time, I was spinning the wool into yarn with ease.

When I got home, finished spinning the rest of the wool given to me into single-ply yarn and then plied the strands into 2-ply yarn. Since it was the first wool yarn that I had spun, I wanted to make a special keepsake with the yarn. I decided to crochet a little bowl and felt it. I think that it turned out just darling and it sits happily on my mantle in my home.

Single Ply Yarn

2-ply wool yarn - My First Handspun Yarn

Goofy Golf - Lowe's Build & Grow Workshop

2011-06-10T20:08:00.000-07:00

Our little guy is going to love Lowe's Build and Grow activity this week - a Goofy Golf Windmill! You can sign your child up online here for this FREE kids activity! Starts at 10:00 am.

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

One of my little angels

Since I have become a mother, my favorite time of the day is right before I go to sleep at night. I give each of my children one last tuck in before I am off to la la land. When they are sound asleep at night, they look so at peace and like little angels. Words cannot express the love between a mother and child. Growing up, I always knew that my parents loved me. However, I did not know just how much, until I became a mom myself. Happy Mother's Day.

2011-04-30T08:30:00.000-07:00

Knit Lace Baby Hat

So, I didn't quite finish my project last night. I am at least in the part of knitting where I am decreasing the amount of stitches per round to finish up the hat. I am knitting this lovely little bamboo/silk lace hat for my niece, who is 3 months old. I've already made one for my baby girl. She seems quite happy with it!

2011-04-29T15:32:00.000-07:00

Are you being crafty tonight? If so, Join Us at Scootchidoo Too!!
Stay tuned for tomorrow's post to
see what I am working on :)
TGIF!!

2011-04-15T05:18:00.000-07:00

Save 20% off all purchases in my Etsy Shop now through Mother's Day with coupon code MOM2011 at check out. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

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Shop of the Day SALE!

2011-03-25T05:29:00.000-07:00

Shop of the Day Sale

Save 20% using coupon code "SOTD20" at checkout in my Etsy Shop!
Sale ends tonight!

Happy Pi Day

2011-03-14T09:37:00.000-07:00

March 14th is celebrated as Pi Day by many math teachers and their students. For those of you not familiar with Pi Day, the numerical approximation of Pi is 3.14, making March 14th (3/14) Pi Day. I have one Pi Day Flag left in my Etsy Shop! Happy Pi Day :)

Cardboard Box Airplane

2011-03-13T10:55:00.001-07:00

Today's project was making a cardboard box airplane. I used a utility knife on a wooden cutting board to shape the box and then we used a stapler to attach felt to the sides for decorating the plane. Dave helped by holding things in place while I used the stapler. I probably used about 1 yard of felt, which you can sometimes find on sale for less than $3 a yard.

Cardboard Box Cruise Ship

2011-03-12T19:57:00.000-08:00

My in-laws like to take cruises. The little guy recently visited them and learned that people hit golf balls off of the ships into the ocean. He thought that this sounded like a great idea. So, today, we made our very own cruise ship with a cardboard box, Elmer's Glue, Colored Paper and Streamers. I love making projects with the little guy from whatever we can find around the house. He had a great time creating it and then hitting golf balls off of the deck into the pretend ocean! I think that our next cardboard box project will be an airplane.

Wonderful Handmade Goodies on Etsy!

2011-02-23T19:08:00.000-08:00

EtsyMom Street Team: EtsyMom Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt

2011-02-01T07:28:00.000-08:00

EtsyMom Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt

Welcome to the first EtsyMom Valentine's Day Treasure Hunt! The rules are simple but the game is fun. Anyone can enter and there's lots of great prizes to be won. So let's get started!

The Rules:

Go through all of the participating shops listed below between February 1st and 14th.
Find the listing with the valentine's day icon hidden.
Copy/Paste the listing URL into an email.
Once all icons have been found (one in each shop listed), send your email to etsymomteam@gmail.com
On February 15th, 3 names will be drawn as winners (Grand, second and third place).

The Requirements:

Anyone is eligible to enter and win - not just moms - not just etsy shoppers.
Entrants with 100% correct URLs will be entered to win one of the prize packages.
If no entrants have all correct URLs, Grand prize will go to the person with the most correct answers, second prize to the next person and third prize to the next person. In case of a tie, http://www.random.org will determine the winner.
Winners will have 3 days to reply to congratulatory email with their mailing address. If they do not respond, each winner will be bumped up 1 prize level until 3rd prize is available and a new winner will be chosen.

So what are you waiting for?! Let's get hunting!

You are looking for one of these 3 icons hidden in the below shops. Don't forget to look in "sold" items!

http://NewEnglandQuilter.etsy.com
http://quirefly.etsy.com

http://homemadebyamanda.etsy.com

http://katekatenyc.etsy.com

http://zoegirldesigns.etsy.com

http://Lavenderave.etsy.com

http://aprikotdesigns.etsy.com

http://AllYouNeedDesigns.etsy.com
http://Lilprincessbow.etsy.com

http://TamsyTrends.etsy.com

http://cmcdesigns.etsy.com

http://mylovebugbaby.etsy.com

http://BabySwank.etsy.com

A huge thank you goes out to all of the beautiful women in the EtsyMom Team for stepping up and donating the fantastic prizes available to be won in the treasure hunt. There is such a wide variety of goodies, I couldn't even begin to list them all. But I know you will love them - so don't delay in entering!

If you have any questions, please send an email to etsymomteam@gmail.com.

Valentine's Sale - Toys and Games

2011-01-15T11:20:00.000-08:00

Save 20% on Toys & Games - now through Valentine's Day!
http://newenglandquilter.etsy.com

50% OFF SALE - No Sew Quilted Crib Rail Guard Tutorial

2010-12-21T16:30:00.000-08:00

50% OFF No Sew Tied Quilted Crib Rail Guard Tutorial TM

Sale runs through the New Year!

Shop of the Day Sale - Save 20%

2010-12-16T14:17:00.001-08:00

Shop of the Day Sale - use coupon code SOTD20 to save 20%!
Http://newenglandquilter.etsy.com

Wordless Wednesday

2010-12-01T07:25:00.001-08:00

Black Friday Sale Starts Tomorrow!

2010-11-25T19:41:00.000-08:00

Join us for our Black Friday sale. It will run Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Avoid the crowds and shop handmade! Over 90 shops will be offering fabulous deals on their handcrafted wares. You'll find a little of everything from eco friendly + modern felt stockings, boutique-style children's clothing, cute Japanese handmade fabric button accessories, Twilight inspired jewelry, photography, handstamped cards, stationary, holiday decor, and more!

Click here to visit participating shops, or, on Etsy, search EtsyMomSale.

NewEnglandQuilter.etsy.com * lavenderave.etsy.com * petitetuques.etsy.com * mimimarie573.etsy.com * AngelLeighDesigns.etsy.com * louloututu.etsy.com * countrychiccottage.etsy.com * sykin.etsy.com * nwwonders.etsy.com * zoegirldesigns.etsy.com * allyouneeddesigns.etsy.com * guzanito.etsy.com * yjennings.etsy.com * LauraElainedesigns.etsy.com * miatortilla.etsy.com * PinkStripe.etsy.com * thelittleredwagon.etsy.com * anhoki.etsy.com * RockefellerJewelry.etsy.com * PeriwinkleJazz.etsy.com * ninabonita.etsy.com * monstermeng.etsy.com * woodenhive.etsy.com * meeabee.etsy.com * silverrosedesigns.etsy.com * www.rikrak.etsy.com * bellerosedesigns.etsy.com * twistedribbonsbows.etsy.com * lisamicheleproducts.etsy.com * twolovebugs.etsy.com * stoneymistdesign.etsy.com * camelotstreasures.etsy.com * cr8something.etsy.com * scperkins.etsy.com * kitkatcreationsinc.etsy.com * homemadebyamanda.etsy.com * shopannavirginia.etsy.com * twosugarpeas.etsy.com * acheekymonkey.etsy.com * sreneedesigns.etsy.com * anasbabycouture.etsy.com * monkeypoddesign.etsy.com * loveyoumoredesigns.etsy.com * Terrbear37.etsy.com * momscrafts4u.etsy.com * boutiquelittlepeople.etsy.com * theavidbeader.etsy.com * etsy.com/shop/USCGwife *babyjives.etsy.com * www.babyswank.etsy.com * natortiz23.etsy.com * nume.etsy.com * www.etsy.com/shop/NewCreatioNZ * oceanbelle13.etsy.com * OrchidLaneDesigns.etsy.com * lifesoapsimple.etsy.com * peaceloveandkids.etsy.com * beyondwords12.etsy.com * TamsyTrends.etsy.com * nellaboos.etsy.com * babysindulgence.etsy.com * DaisyandLilly.etsy.com * DYEnamite.etsy.com * rockpapertekla.etsy.com * MommysDream.etsy.com * addybscakes.etsy.com * LoisAndLinnea.etsy.com * shoprhubarb.etsy.com * elizabeth71080.etsy.com * starknits.etsy.com * elisaann.etsy.com * feltedkitten.etsy.com * 2sproutsandalilvoice.etsy.com * HandmadeWhimzy.etsy.com * lilprincessbow.etsy.com * cinnamonspice.etsy.com * katekatenyc.etsy.com * lilybugboutique.etsy.com

Happy Holidays!

2010-11-15T08:23:00.001-08:00

Happy Holidays!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/NewEnglandQuilter

Baby Girl is here!

2010-10-21T18:26:00.000-07:00

Storyland - New Hampshire

2010-08-09T11:26:00.000-07:00

You may never have heard of Storyland before. It is an amusement park catered towards 3 -10 year-old children and parents with youthful hearts. Our little guy turned 3-years-old this year and we adventured up to Storyland - the first time going for my husband and the first time for me since I myself was a child. The park has gotten much larger since I was a tot. There are many more amusement rides than I remembered as a child. The more traditional activities that I remember from my youth, such as the old lady in the shoe and Cinderella's Castle are overshadowed by the newer flashy amusement park rides. My little guy, who likes to go FAST, really enjoyed all of the rides. There were some rides that require children to be 36 inches tall and a parent to accompany him/her. If children are 48 inches or taller, then they could go on most rides on their own. I think that my little guy's favorite ride was steering the antique car around the park. The train was also pretty cool. He got to take a trip on a pirate ship and ride his first roller coaster! Being an expectant mommy, I sat out and played the role of photographer for many of the rides. There was an abundant of trees shading benches by every ride, which made it perfect for enjoying the fun from the sidelines. I think that we will definitely go back next summer!

Smashing Strawberries!

2010-07-17T05:03:00.000-07:00

I hadn't picked strawberries since I was a little girl. I remember my mother taking my sisters and I to the strawberry field early in the morning before the heat of the day. We all would pick berries for about an hour and seeing who could find the biggest juiciest berries! Recently, I took my 3-year-old berry picking. He had a great time walking up and down the rows of strawberries, looking for just the berries. However, I think that his favorite part was when we got home and smashed the berries to make strawberry jam. I think that my favorite part was enjoying the strawberry shortcake after dinner that night. I look forward to picking blueberries later this summer and making some more jam with the little guy.

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-19T06:05:00.000-07:00

Our little guy loves to play baseball with his Daddy! I hope that you all find a fun activity to share with your father for this Father's Day!

Mermaid Rag Quilt

2010-03-14T07:48:00.000-07:00

I have recently started to make rag quilts. I love the ruffled edges! My latest one has a mermaid and ballerina theme. It is available in my Etsy Shop.

One Day Sale! 2/10/10

2010-02-10T03:55:00.000-08:00

Bear and Bunny Quilt by New England Quilter

**SOTD SALE**
Save 20% off list prices in my shop - today only! Mention "SOTD" in notes to seller to receive refund through paypal or wait for a revised invoice.

NewEnglandQuilter.etsy.com

Cabana Bag - Knit with Fabric Strips

2010-01-30T08:23:00.000-08:00

I recently finished a custom order for one of my Etsy friends, JG Edge Wear. I wanted to post the finished product, because I have never made anything like this before. The custom order was for a cabana bag made by knitting fabric strips together and then sewing the lining and handles. It was a fun project and helped get me back into knitting, something that I had not done in years!

Winter Birthday Bash!

2010-01-21T08:37:00.000-08:00

My nephew turned 5 on New Year's Day. We went over for a birthday bash. We tackled a pinata, made a foam snowman picture, went on a treasure hunt, went sledding, threw some snowballs, and made beautiful art in the snow with snow paint. My little guy only went down the hill once sledding, but he made snow art until all of the paint was gone! However, I think that his favorite winter activity is throwing snowballs!

And, I loved the birthday cake too!

Dave licking Gingerbread House

2009-12-21T06:44:00.001-08:00

David's first Gingerbread house

If you are in need of a little Holiday cheer, I hope that this photo lifts your spirit!

First Snowman of the Winter!

2009-12-06T09:35:00.000-08:00

There was just enough sticky snow to make a snowman!

Cyber Monday Sale!

2009-11-30T03:26:00.000-08:00

http://newenglandquilter.etsy.com

**Cyber Monday Specials**

BOGO half off! Buy and item and receive the second item of equal or lesser value for half off!
And ...

FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING and half price international shipping!

Discount will be refunded through paypal or wait for a revised invoice. Sale ends Monday night!

Mention "NEQ BLOG" at checkout and receive a free ornament!

Women of the World Doll Set

2009-11-22T15:56:00.001-08:00

Women of the World Doll Set

This set includes seven international plushie dolls and a roll up cozy for them to live in. Each doll is approximately 3 inches tall and made with a cotton fabric front and felt backing. Learn about countries around the world as your play and let your imagination soar. Visit my Etsy Shop or Artfire Shop to view my Women of the World Christmas ornaments too.

Squashed Snow Globes are Back!

2009-11-17T14:17:00.001-08:00

Snowman Squashed Snow Globe

Santa was clumsy one night and stepped on this snow globe. All the water leaked out and the globe turned into a disk! Disk measures 2.25 inches across. Snowman stands upright or may be displayed flat. Place this adorable snowman anywhere you need some extra holiday cheer – your mantel, the windowsill, the coffee table, the office - or even better ... buy this as a gift to spread some winter fun! Happy Holidays from New England!

2009-11-15T16:35:00.000-08:00

Rocket Christmas ornament

Gear up for Christmas fun with this adorable Rocket ornament. The ornament measures approximately 3.5 inches.

25 Must Have's for Children!

2009-11-10T14:04:00.000-08:00

Visit Nomad Crafts to find all 25 must have's for children this Christmas! My Barnyard Memory Game was one of the toys featured!

Barnyard Memory Game

Is it a Trick or Treat?

2009-10-29T16:09:00.001-07:00

It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Pendant by MisfitGirl

When the doorbell rings the last week of October and nobody is there to greetyou, one has to wonder if there is going to be a trick or a treat. It was dark outside and I was surfing the web to find out the trick or treating hours for our City. We are expecting about 1000 trick or treaters; so I need to be prepared! Anyways ... the doorbell rang. My two-year-old and I went to answer the door and nobody was there. I was half expecting there to be a flaming bag of you know what on the sidewalk. (This actually happened to my Father-in-law) Instead, I found a bag of Halloween treats and a sweet but spooky note. What a nice surprise! Thank you to the neighbor out there who spread a bit of Halloween fun! Happy Halloween to all of you reading this post :)

Note: The pendant is by Misfitgirl on Etsy. I ordered a similar pendant a few years ago and hope to wear it this Halloween!

Fabulous Fall!

2009-10-10T04:19:00.000-07:00

I have heard that everyone's favorite season is when they were born. This happens to be true for me. October is my birthday month and my favorite time of year. There is nothing better than picking apples and taking a walk admiring the beautiful fall foliage.
Here are some great fall picks from Etsy!

Felted Wool Pumpkin Light Orange by Valerie's Gallery

Caramel Apple Onesie by Winklepots

Jack-O-Lanterns and Ghosts Lap Quilt by New England Quilter

Dinosaur Memory Matching Game

2009-09-29T03:48:00.000-07:00

Dinosaur Memory Matching Game

Free Domestic Shipping for the Item of the Day! Mention "Blog" in notes to seller and I will refund half the shipping costs for international buyers. September 29, 2009 only!

Smiles Around the World Fabric Memory Matching Game - Educational for Children

2009-09-28T03:58:00.001-07:00

Smiles Around the World Fabric Memory Matching Game - Educational for Children

Free Domestic Shipping for the Item of the Day! Mention "Blog" in notes to seller and I will refund half the shipping costs for international buyers. September 28, 2009 only!

Jungle Memory Game - Item of the Day!

2009-09-27T04:27:00.001-07:00

Jungle Memory Matching Game - Educational for Children

Free Domestic Shipping for the Item of the Day - September 27, 2009 only

2009-09-26T06:14:00.000-07:00

Cornflower Blue Basket $39.00 USD

Free Shipping for the Item of the Day - September 26, 2009 only

Summer Fun at the Beach!

2009-07-26T11:15:00.000-07:00

This past week we went to Lake Sunapee with the cousins. It was a blast. They also put in a brand new playground, which was a great way to help dry off!

The Popsicle at the snack bar was a big hit!

Iced Tea

2009-07-21T20:14:00.000-07:00

New England Quilter's Iced Tea
6 cups water
6 tea bags black tea
1 bag lemon tea
1/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar or sweetener
water

Simmer tea bags in 6 cups of water for twenty minutes. Remove tea bags and pour tea into 1 gallon pitcher. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2/3 sugar or sweetener. (Feel free to add more or less sugar, depending on how sweet you like your tea.) Fill pitcher with water to make it 1 gallon total. Stir and refrigerate.

Note: For a little more pizazz, try blueberry, orange, or raspberry tea instead of lemon!

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A Day with Thomas!

2009-07-19T14:30:00.001-07:00

This past weekend, we traveled to Conway, NH to see Thomas the Train! David had so much fun! We went to see Sir Topham Hat, watched big screen Thomas videos, the gift shop, went for a train ride on one of Thomas' coaches, got tattoos of Percy and Thomas, and David's favorite, playing with all of the different trains. At first, I thought that there was not too much for the attraction; but when taking a 2-year-old, it was just right! David's Thomas tattoo has already vanished and he is sad that it is gone, but he still has his Percy! We will definitely go to see Thomas again. And, for anyone interested, tickets are discounted on Fridays :)

David's First Trip to the Movie Theater

2009-07-12T11:34:00.000-07:00

Regel Cinemas host Free Family Film Festivals in the summer. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, select theaters host free films for families. When I heard about this festival, I thought that it was the perfect opportunity to take David to the movie theater for the first time. I was nervous about him sitting still for over an hour or running up and down the aisles during the movie! To my surprise, he sat on my lap glued to the silver screen for the entire 90 minute production of Horton Hears a Who. It was a wonderful first film to take him to see. I expect that we will try to go again this summer. Oh - and I was the only one to spill popcorn on the floor!

Learn Your ABC's Lower Case Letters

2009-07-05T05:17:00.000-07:00

My little guy can count to 10 thanks to the Counting Book I made for him! Now it's time to start mastering the Alphabet! These felt letters are perfect to play with and practice the ABC's! I love the fact that they are lower case letters, since all of the Alphabet books we have focus on upper case letters. Available for purchase in my Artfire Studio and Etsy Shop.

Barnyard Memory Game - Fabric Felt Educational for Children

2009-07-03T12:54:00.000-07:00

My latest fabric memory matching game is barnyard themed with all of your favorite farm animals. As I was finishing the game pieces, I got an idea to make a barn themed bag to hold the pieces in, rather than the usual drawstring bag. I hope that you enjoy the new bag! This set is available in my Artfire Studio and Etsy Shops.

Bitty Basics - I won her Giveaway!

2009-07-03T05:50:00.000-07:00

This post is long overdue! A couple of months ago I was the lucky winner of a giveaway by Bitty Basics that was hosted by I Never Grew Up.
The giveaway is the ULTIMATE BABY SHOWER GIFT SET, which includes the following:

*one nursing cover

*a diapers/wipes case, a mini bib (infant size)

*burp cloth, small baby bracelet (0-6 months)

*and two binky clips- one for girl and one for boy.

Visit Bitty Basics for more handmade Baby Sets and I Never Grew Up to see their current giveaway.

Equestrian Memory Matching Game

2009-06-18T19:30:00.000-07:00

I bought this fabric last summer at the World Quilt Show. I finally finished a memory matching game. There are 14 quilted game pieces, 2 of each picture, and Wild Horses Drawstring Bag. See my Artfire Studio or Etsy Shop for more details.

Dinosours Memory Matching Game

2009-06-08T03:46:00.001-07:00

Let your child's imagination run wild with these prehistoric dinosaurs. This fun game is educational as it builds deductive reasoning and logic forming skills. There are 18 felt game pieces with playful dinosaurs. There are 2 of each picture, making 9 pairs total. Available in my Artfire Studio and Etsy Shop.

Purple Paisley Fabric Coiled Basket

2009-06-01T20:18:00.001-07:00

The newest basket to my Etsy shop is made with purple paisley fabric wrapped cording. This is one of my larger baskets measuring approximately 10 inches across the top, 7 inches across the bottom and is 3 inches high. It is perfect for storing your many household items or stowing away your personal keepsakes.

Sew What Guild - Pink and Green Blog Tour & Fat Quarter Giveaway!

2009-05-18T16:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Pink and Green Blog Tour! The item that I am showcasing for the blog tour is a Pink Piggy/Green Floral reversible headband.

**MEMORIAL DAY PROMO**
All purchases made in my Artfire Studio now through Memorial Day will receive Free Domestic Shipping and half price international shipping! To receive this discount, Mention "Blog Tour" when checking out. Your account will be refunded the difference
**FAT QUARTER GIVEAWAY**

A special treat for my readers: Leave a comment below stating your favorite item in my Artfire Studio and be entered in a drawing for a Pink and Green Fat Quarter! Be Sure to leave your contact info! Contest ends on May 24, 2009 and a winner will be announced on Memorial Day. After you have left a comment for your first entry, you can earn Bonus entries as described below.

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Back by Popular Demand! Smiles Around the World

2009-05-17T10:20:00.001-07:00

I got a request to make one of my Smiles Around the World Memory Matching games last week. I love this fabric which celebrates children from around the world. Being a math teacher, I also love how the game memory helps build deductive reasoning skills in young children! In addition to the set I made as a custom order, I made a couple more sets available in my Artfire Studio and Etsy Shop. You can order the game with either a pink or blue bag. They are already made and ready to be shipped. Hurry - these don't usually last long in my shop!

New Firetruck Bed

2009-05-10T17:55:00.000-07:00

After David learned how to escape from his crib, we bought him a firetruck bed. He thought that it would be fun to put his Snoopy lounge chair in the bed too! Below is a clip of David and his daddy putting the bed together - What Fun!!

First Chocolate Bunny

2009-04-16T16:25:00.000-07:00

This is a quick clip of my little guy's first "chocy" bunny. Enjoy!

Bitty Basics Giveaway!

2009-04-05T06:10:00.000-07:00

This giveaway is sponsored by Bitty Basics and being held by I Never Grew Up. The giveaway is the ULTIMATE BABY SHOWER GIFT SET, which includes the following:

*one nursing cover

*a diapers/wipes case, a mini bib (infant size)

*burp cloth, small baby bracelet (0-6 months)

*and two binky clips- one for girl and one for boy.

It is all in matching blue damask print- perfect for either boy or girl! This makes the ultimate baby gift or if your expecting, a wonderful gift for yourself!

Knitting Fabric Strips - A Cabana Bag

2009-03-27T03:23:00.000-07:00

If you have followed my blog, then you know that I recently completed a rag rug by crocheting strips of upcycled fabrics. After that project, I began crocheting baskets too. My latest crafting adventure is making a knit bag with strips of fabric. I hadn't knit in many years, bu tit brings back fond childhood memories. My cousin, who lived across the street from my grandmother taught me how to knit after school. It is fun to pick up a pair of knitting needles again. After the knit sections are complete, I will sew a liner and handles. Check back in to see the completed project!

Centerpiece Basket - Easter Colors

2009-03-26T18:41:00.000-07:00

Easter is just around the corner. I could not resist working with this bright colored Easter fabric to crochet a fabric basket. This one is listed in my Etsy Shop.

Giggleberries is having a Giveaway!

2009-03-23T03:42:00.000-07:00

My friend Giggleberries is hosting a giveaway for this adorable Jolly Jungle Bunting. Click HERE for more details!

Winter Thaw & Puddle Splashing

2009-03-10T20:11:00.000-07:00

Now that my son is running around everywhere, I am experiencing the little things in life that I had not thought amusing since my own childhood. Except, now I am experiencing the fun and excitement through his eyes. Recently, the weather has hit the high 30's and low 40's during the day here which has started the winter thaw. Lots of melting snow has created puddles everywhere! My little guy loves nothing more than splashing in a puddle. The bigger the puddles the better! I can't wait until spring when we start seeing worms on the paved driveway .. that should be interesting!

Lovely Floral Rag Basket

2009-03-04T16:24:00.000-08:00

My latest craft obsession is making rag baskets, quilts, rugs, etc. This is the first rag basket made by crocheting fabric strips together for sale in my Artfire Shop. Lovely slate blue and mauve flowers decorate this lovely floral basket. This basket measures 7 inches across the base, 8 inches across the top, and stands 2.5 inches high. Click HERE to visit my Artfire Shop.

My First Rag Quilt!

2009-03-02T16:49:00.000-08:00

The photo above is the quilt before washing in the machine to wear the rag edges. I will post a picture of the finished quilt when I get a chance. But for now, I hope that you enjoy the work in progress. You can see that one side has the raggedy edges and the back side has nicely sewn seams.

I had some 10 inch squares of fabric in sweet baby designs that I could not decide what to make with. So, they were the perfect fabrics to make my first rag quilt. I started this project only a couple days ago and finished today! I am hooked! I love the look and it is so easy to assemble. For a great tutorial of how you too can make your own rag quilt, visit: Jen Yu's web page. Her directions are very easy. Even a novice sewer can complete this project! I decided to quilt lots of different designs in each block instead of quilting x's.

Rag Rug - Finally Finished!!

2009-03-01T16:44:00.000-08:00

I started this project in August. First I made the fabric yarn using the slit method for joining the strips. I found that this method was least noticeable. Next, I started a long chain for the center of the oval shaped rug. It did turn out a bit longer than I had expected - but not by too much. The colors were picked, not by me, to represent water lilies. I hope that everyone has enjoyed seeing my progress on this project - I know that I enjoy going back through my blog and viewing the previous posts.To get a sense of the rug's size, it is shown on a full size quilt in the photo below.

Now I am hooked on rag items - I have already started a rag quilt and crocheted a couple of rag baskets!

Rag Rug Update - Only 2 colors left!

2009-02-24T11:11:00.000-08:00

Only 2 more colors left. One method for going around the corners is to add and take away stitches as needed. I found that if the rug starts to turn up, then an extra stitch is needed. If the edge begins to "bubble up," then you would need to skip a stitch. These tips will help keep your rug flat. I used several different types of fabric making the rug as well. I found that when I used a thicker fabric, such as velour or home decor fabric, I had to skip a stitch here or there to keep the rug flat. I will have one final post so that you can see the finished rug!

Curious George Blanket

2009-02-23T17:11:00.000-08:00

That curious monkey is always getting into something! Today, he is trying his hand at being a painter. Watch out!

This cozy fleece blanket is ultra soft. On one side, Curious George is making a big mess painting and on the other side there are cute little bugs. This blanket measures approximately 34" x 40" and is made with two layers of fleece to make it extra cuddly. Visit my Artfire shop for purchase.

Thomas the Train Quilt for the Little Guy!

2009-02-08T00:01:00.000-08:00

My little guy loves Thomas the Train! When I saw this fabric panel online, I knew that I wanted to make David a quilt. I found some cute Thomas the Train track fabric at Walmart for the back of the quilt. This was a quick quilt to make. I placed the batting on the floor, followed by the backing, wrong side down, and then the quilt top, right side down. I pinned the layers together and sewed around the perimeter, leaving a space to turn the quilt right side out. Next, I removed the pins, turned the quilt right side out, and blind stitched the opening closed. Finally, I tied the quilt, spaced at every 5 inches.

Patchwork Fabric Quilted Crib Rail Guard

2009-02-07T05:02:00.001-08:00

Your little one will love the stimulating designs of this fabric! This guard is wide enough to fit many convertible wide rail cribs. Click HERE to visit my shop, New England Quilter, to see the listing for specific details. Would you like to design your own instead? Visit my shop to purchase a 10 page tutorial with step by step instructions for designing and making your own quilted crib rail guard. The tutorial includes 38 color photos to help guide you. Don't Sew? I have also designed a No Sew Tied Quilted Crib Rail Guard tutorial for those of you who don't sew as well!

No Sew Tied Quilted Crib Rail Guard Tutorial TM

2009-01-22T13:32:00.000-08:00

Now available for sale in my Etsy shop: No Sew Tied Quilted Crib Rail Guard Tutorial. This PDF file tutorial includes 28 color photos and step by step instructions to make your own padded quilted crib rail guard. Once you have bought the fabric to go with your nursery, it should take less than 2 hours to make a guard. Click HERE to visit my Etsy shop for more details. Or to visit my Artfire Studio, click HERE.

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Thank you!

Rag Rug Update

2009-01-11T15:17:00.000-08:00

Now that the holidays are over, I am able to commit more time towards working on the rag rug. I have 7 colors done and about 10 to go! It is getting very big to hold on my lap. I have found it easier to sit on the floor as I work on it. It is quite long and oblong shaped at the moment. I had it on my lap the other day and my son thought that it looked like a slide. He kept trying to run up to me saying "slide, slide!" He is only 1 year-old. He also likes to run off with my crochet hook. I thought that this would be an easy project to work on with him nearby, but things are proving differently. The red fabric is different than all of the others which are cotton. The next fabric that I am going to use is velour. We'll see how it turns out. I have not had difficulty with the mixed fabric yet. TIP: I did find that the red fabric was so much thicker than the cotton that I had to skip a stitch every now and then to keep the rug flat. I hope to have another update soon!

Previous posts for this project:
Getting Started Post
2 Colors Done

New Business Cards thanks to Etsy for Charity

2009-01-07T07:47:00.000-08:00

Business Card Design by Zen Design Studio

One of my favorite Etsy artists, Val, of Valerie's Gallery is a member of Etsy for Charity. Their Etsy Team ran a promotion this winter where I was entered in a contest to win a free gift from another Etsy for Charity artist with any purchase.
Here is what I bought from Valerie's Gallery, a Snowman Felted Vase:

Lucky me - I won a wonderful gift from Zen Design Studio. My wonderful prize included a shop makeover, including 100 glossary business cards, a new banner and avatar, along with a thank you and reserved listing image as well. I was very pleased with the results. She is very easy to work with and I would recommend her to anyone wanting to get a shop makeover!

Birthday bash for cousin Mark

2009-01-02T09:42:00.000-08:00

My sisters came to visit with their sons. We had 5 little boys ages 6 and under. The birthday boy is on the left. He turned 4 on New Year's Day. My little guy is on the right and the others are the rest of the cousins. We had streamers all over the house, a pinata, presents and cake. It was a big birthday bash and a fun way to start the new year!

Favortie Christmas Photos 2008

2009-01-01T10:49:00.000-08:00

Our Christmas Tree - notice that there are no ornaments left where David could reach.

David trying on his cousin's fireman hat.

David checking out his new golf club

David with his new Train

Big Dave trying to get little Dave to wave at the camera

Cousin Sam taking a rest after some hard work opening presents.

Auntie Shelly and cousin Nathan

A Christmas hello

Boys playing with there new toys

Snowy Christmas

2008-12-24T03:17:00.001-08:00

We have had a couple of snowstorms this past week. We were even snowed in at my parent's house in Maine last weekend. We did take some time to go outside and enjoy the snowy backyard as a family. My husband pulled the little guy on his sled in the back yard and then I posed with him for a picture. It was very cute when the little guy tried to catch snowflakes on his tongue. It looks like it may be a while before we make it back out to Wiffle Fenway to play ball! For now, we hit wiffle balls in the driveway. The little guy does not seem pleased that his backyard is covered with snow!

Wordless Wednesdays

2008-12-17T20:09:00.001-08:00

O Christmas Tree

2008-12-14T17:43:00.000-08:00

Having grown up in Maine, picking out a Christmas tree has always been quite the traditional family event. My father and mother own many acres of woods. Each year, we would bundle up and go out into the woods as a family. We would sing carols tromping through the snow and see who could pick out the best tree -my father mother, older sister, twin sister and I. Someone would always suggest a tree that was 25 feet tall. My father would reply, "I'm not going to cut a cord of wood for a Christmas tree." It always seemed like the best trees were always the furthest from our starting point. I still went to Maine to pick out a tree with my parents and sisters for many years after having left home.

As time has gone by, now I have my own family. My husband, the little guy and I now find our own Christmas tree. We only own an acre of land at our home in NH. The last few years, we have traveled to the next town over to a nice gentleman's home. He could be Santa Claus. He plants trees in his backyard just for Christmas. The little guy loved walking through the wondrous field of trees. The ride there was beautiful after the ice storm. Everything in sight glistened in the sun. I will always fondly remember my childhood traditions with my family growing up; but I enjoy starting new ones with my own family.

The little guy watched intently as his daddy cut down the tree.

Always a smile on his face when we are outside!

What are your family traditions?

Ice Storm In New England

2008-12-12T15:25:00.000-08:00

After the freezing rain stopped this morning, I went out and snapped a few photos in our back yard. We were very fortunate, we only lost power for about an hour. My twin sister a couple of towns over hasn't had power since last night, along with about 300,000 other Granite Staters. She was told that she wouldn't be back on the grid for 3 days to 3 weeks! Thankfully they have a generator!

My Poor Holly Bushes

My flower garden

The grass

First Snowfall

2008-12-07T14:53:00.000-08:00

Last weekend was our first real snowfall here in Central NH. We took the little guy out back to play wiffle ball in the snow. It is a lot tougher to find white wiffle balls in the snow than on the grass.It was about dusk, but the little guy had just gotten up from his nap and LOVES to be outside! We were lucky enough to get some more snow this weekend - here's hoping for a white Christmas!

FAM Made Holiday Gift Guide 2008

2008-12-01T04:01:00.000-08:00

Ready to start your holiday shopping for the whole Family? Buy handmade this year. Stop by the FAM Made Holiday Gift Guide to find gifts for everyone in the whole family and even some handmade ornaments for the tree. Each item is carefully crafted by a Fabulous Artistic Mom of Etsy. Just click on the badge below!

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Squashed Snow Globe Tree Ornament

2008-11-22T20:50:00.000-08:00

Santa was clumsy one night and stepped on this snow globe. All the water leaked out and the globe turned into a disc! Disc measures approximately 3 inches across. Decorate your tree with this festive Snowflake. This ornament is available for sale at my Etsy shop. Click HERE for the link.

12 Days of Christmas Ornament Set

2008-11-16T15:20:00.000-08:00

Our little guy is 18 months old and on the move and checking out everything. I know that this year when we put up our Christmas tree, some of the fragile family ornaments passed down from generation to generation will not make it on the tree. Instead, I will be adding non-breakable fabric ornaments to our tree. This is a set of 12 ornaments celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas. I will also be making a few for my etsy shop as well. They also would make great favors for a holiday party If you would like to visit my shop, click HERE. Each set of ornaments will arrive in a starry drawstring bag.

Hike! Felted Football

2008-11-08T03:34:00.001-08:00

Felted Football by Klymshyn Design

My son is a boy after his father's heart. My husband loves sports of almost any kind. He has never liked watching figure skating. Maybe that is because there isn't a ball or puck involved. My little guy loves balls and he likes to throw them too. We let him play with my husband's leather football, but he wanted to teethe on the end. So, unfortunately, we had to put that one away in the closet for another year or two. Then I found this adorable felted football made by Kelly of KlymshynDesign. This is the perfect little football for our little guy who isn't quite ready for a leather football yet. I let him help me open the package and he grabbed the football and ran off shouting, "ootball, ootball!!" He loves his new football. He and his "da da" love playing catch.
Klymshyn Design has more for sale if your would like to get your little one a felted football too! She also has a gorgeous selection of knit handmade clothing and accessories available in her Etsy Shop. Click HERE to visit her shop and HERE to visit her blog.

Halloween Night

2008-11-01T12:04:00.000-07:00

Last year, the babe was only 6 months old. We dressed him up as a golfer. This year, he is 18 months and we dressed him up as Mickey Mouse. The little guy and his father both like golf. Last night, they were both playing with golf clubs in the yard. When it was time to trick-or-treat, the little guy brought his golf club to the neighbor's house. When we got home, the little guy had his first Hershey miniature. There was chocolate everywhere and a big smile on his face. I think that he likes chocolate. My treat was eating roasted pumpkin seeds. The little guy liked those too!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe & Pumpkins for Charity

2008-10-25T03:12:00.000-07:00

There is a church on our street that sells pumpkins every year. They donate the proceeds to a charity. This year, they are donating their proceeds to help feed the hungry. My husband, the little guy and I walked down to get a pumpkin. We left the stroller at home for the very first time. One of us held the little guy's hand as we walked down the sidewalk. He was quite content to stay on the sidewalk and did not even try to make a dash for the road.

We let our little guy help pick out a pumpkin. We also bought a miniature pumpkin just for him. I can't wait until we carve our jack-o-lantern and toast pumpkin seeds next week for Halloween.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
1) Preheat oven to 300 degrees
2) Spread 2-3 Tablespoons of oil on a cookie sheet.
3) Remove pumpkin goo from seeds
4) Place pumpkin seeds on cookie sheet in a single layer
5) Sprinkle with Salt (Or sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon)
6) Cook in oven for 45 minutes. Flip pumpkin seeds with a spatula between trick-or-treaters, or at 5-10 minute intervals, until seeds are done. Seeds should be light, crisp, and golden brown in color when finished. The cooking time may vary depending on how many seeds you roast and the size of the seeds.

Enjoy!

Rag Rug - Two Colors Done

2008-10-18T09:22:00.000-07:00

I have started crocheting a room size rag rug. I've got 2 colors done so far. I started with chain stitching 40, single crocheting the sides, and adding some extra single crochets around the corners. I go through a ball of "fabric yarn" pretty quickly. I have a whole bunch more ready to crochet in - over 15 more colors to go! See my previous post, Getting Started, to see a link for how to make your own fabric yarn. Check back in a few weeks for another progress update!
I haven't measured it with a yardstick yet, but I would estimate it to be 2.5 feet long so far.

Fabulous Fall Treasury

2008-10-16T17:43:00.000-07:00

Fall is my favorite time of year. Below is a peek at a Treasury I made on Etsy featuring Fabulous Artist Moms of Etsy. Click HERE to be linked to the treasury. This link will work until Saturday night at 8:26 pm EST.

Apple Picking

2008-10-14T19:26:00.000-07:00

We took the little guy apple picking last year. We went to Apple Hill Farm. Last year,the little guy sat in the baby backpack that my husband wore. This year, he ran around with an apple in each hand. There are some foods that taste 100 times better freshly picked and apples are one of them. We bought a huge bag of Galas and picked a bunch of Fujis. I plan to make apple crisp later this week. I might make this Apple Maple Cake instead ... we'll see. With a fridge full of apples, fall has definitely arrived.