tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56925114783125208222024-03-04T23:22:53.224-09:00Little Hands Warm HeartFredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-88881649407048153482010-11-04T20:42:00.001-08:002010-11-04T20:42:14.786-08:00Baking…<p>I’ve been baking up some ideas for some quilts, trying my hand at design.  I’ll share when I figure out how to convince my husband it’s a good idea to have tons of quilts in the house.  I mean we do live in Alaska and it is winter time.  But I digress….</p> <p>I’ve also been working on some other types of baking….Baking of the human sort.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2I4ti65gCrP-SWoYudzVPFHTXG2DIUQ116MON9FmK3YCFKs7TP8h3MLvictwWy9GOaWhpTv0741UHKqYZf6be8T1ZDiXcgr-nkyfEKvcFpG9sYvNs4K0tujFxovbKAnh5gBKQtthG9Tt/s1600-h/DSC_0691%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0691" border="0" alt="DSC_0691" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TNOLIBSkpFI/AAAAAAAAAOs/pvRg5UynXpY/DSC_0691_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="278" height="191" /></a></p> <p>Yes…that type of baking.  Which is why when everyone else was posting Halloween pictures, I was working on my glow.  Our  little Bug (as in June Bug) is due in you guessed it, June.  But I also have some pictures of our little monkey from Halloween.  I may be biased but I think she’s the cutest monkey ever.  Curious George eat your heart out. :) </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOpCjXhMZs73WIuc3IQU6rhITddxikkHvRDD6JxvZ56HzbK0vXMJ23gKDTBjuR-tjl1JrvqEue9r1H3MX9MDZtTyh2ZdPQRsQo2BOC8K4b7V4VId36Ea8UrUdejwnXnvMNJdmZZ1H3EZB/s1600-h/DSC_0692%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0692" border="0" alt="DSC_0692" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TNOLJZsnSrI/AAAAAAAAAO0/bgpeX6hUfxg/DSC_0692_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="212" height="321" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-58915461826013633082010-10-26T13:29:00.001-08:002010-10-26T13:29:25.547-08:00Pure Boy Quilt<p>I finished my baby boy quilt a week ago and I thought I had shared with you.  But I didn’t.  I’m sorry.  I was also trying to be a little secretive incase the recipient was being sneaky and checking in on me.  But here it is…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TMdIMv7ojzI/AAAAAAAAAOg/sXi3xr6jtcc/s1600-h/DSC_0626%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0626" border="0" alt="DSC_0626" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TMdINOJkPsI/AAAAAAAAAOk/ILPGc8EeeCA/DSC_0626_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="183" height="277" /></a></p> <p>I’m sure you may have seen it on flickr if you are part of the Fresh Modern Quilts group.  But as far as the specs.  I used Oh Fransson’s Charm Square Quilt pattern on my Pure Charm pack paired with Kona Cotton in Chocolate.  Complete with straight line quilting.  I really hope the new owner enjoys it.  So what have you been working on? </p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-59097890082945171682010-10-21T15:54:00.001-08:002010-10-21T15:54:59.634-08:00Citrus Star<p> Things like this are making me neglect my poor house.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_S6I5rPPcirX5qNx9jOZYQpgaOqbe8AMxPQvDlxF_E9KrNpRWlh58TXhc2F44pwiEbXeoW9p6r6d0yG4BwWLrPh8ABnAcqPU_wERHcxYkW_20g9iJSrcA_mFxN-8nAGxucd3Q7olWLXoK/s1600-h/DSC_0664%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0664" border="0" alt="DSC_0664" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kRJVAZ9-eSGpJFzKFTOCCRzSV9Yk9bAmjhrYrnaJJMC8AM4gjkBNuOnqMCOt1a7KAoTBGoiWzyAEB2B2YLB1acHHLPHyRvSYXPk9G1Ub2xiYOwszssIm_tnUeeJbRuEuPRllZCZy4qKs/?imgmax=800" width="273" height="188" /></a></p> <p>But in my defense, being crafty is way more fun. The husband on the other had will probably not agree.  He’s been away to Anchorage for the week and well, our house looks like it’s been taken over by a 20 month old.  Her toy corner has now spread to the entire living room and well, there is a sink full of dishes that need to be washed, mostly sippy cups may I add.  </p> <p>The Citrus Star is for the Scrappy Hoops swap, I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out with the colors but I’m glad I went with it.  The name?  Well, turns out the Kona cotton solids were Tangerine and Lime. </p> <p>Well, maybe I should get some housework done.  I’m sure my husband would appreciate a clean house more than an awesome craft.  Then again…</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-79420635299579488122010-10-19T20:36:00.001-08:002010-10-19T20:36:45.135-08:00Yummy-ness<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TL5xpV_ZnYI/AAAAAAAAAOI/-nJiQuqPbrI/s1600-h/DSC_0645%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0645" border="0" alt="DSC_0645" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TL5xqQU7LkI/AAAAAAAAAOM/qR_J3WiTadg/DSC_0645_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="312" height="213" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TL5xvPXlp4I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/hYpIxe2YUKI/s1600-h/DSC_0638%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0638" border="0" alt="DSC_0638" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TL5x25SZMtI/AAAAAAAAAOU/M3-CVe_BAlg/DSC_0638_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="317" height="216" /></a> </p> <p>I found this in my mailbox today…Some yummy fabrics from <a href="www.pinkchalkfabrics.com">Pink Chalk Fabrics</a> fall clearance sale and some Heather Bailey Fresh Cut Scraps I found on etsy.  </p> <p>The huge stash is for the Scrappy Hoops swap.  I hope you like partner. :)  </p> <p>And speaking of swappies…sign ups are on now over at the Pillow Talk Round 4 Flickr Group.  Visit <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/p/pillow-talk-swap.html">Heather's</a> blog for sign up details.</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-67239964842275455132010-10-08T13:30:00.001-08:002010-10-08T13:30:23.520-08:00Swappy Swap<p>Hi!  I’ve been absent for a while.  Maybe I’m not so good at blogging…But I wanted to let you know about a new swap over on flickr.</p> <p>I’m sure you have heard about Heather at <a href="http://www.alamodefabric.blogspot.com/">{House} of A La Mode</a>, if not she runs a ton of swaps on flickr.  The current one is the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1455261@N23/">Scrappy Hoops</a> one.  Sign ups run until today.  So if you want to play visit flickr and sign up.  Here is my inspiration for my partner. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredamessick/5052981163/"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="mosaicf297623536acd62611bae75c40ef65650a3b7b65" border="0" alt="mosaicf297623536acd62611bae75c40ef65650a3b7b65" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TK-NbjQj6PI/AAAAAAAAAOE/ejZJaqkeTR4/mosaicf297623536acd62611bae75c40ef65650a3b7b65%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="300" /></a></p> <p>I can’t get my links back to the proper people to work, so please click the mosaic to get linked to the flickr image with credits.    </p> <p>I hope to see you guys in the swap.  So what are you working on now?</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-76655302649456800202010-09-22T15:51:00.001-08:002010-09-22T15:51:19.876-08:00The Speed of Life<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TJqWdDpqUII/AAAAAAAAAN8/v5OV6385XPo/s1600-h/mosaic939da0d291b45ddb9bed509090f6fcbb98e6320c%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="mosaic939da0d291b45ddb9bed509090f6fcbb98e6320c" border="0" alt="mosaic939da0d291b45ddb9bed509090f6fcbb98e6320c" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TJqWdzL4PXI/AAAAAAAAAOA/JDMV1kC7FIA/mosaic939da0d291b45ddb9bed509090f6fcbb98e6320c_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="336" height="336" /></a> Yeah, that should about cover it.  I have been working on my mug rugs, a Christmas Tree Skirt for the family, the Quilt as you go quilt along, stocking up my etsy shop and quality family time (including Saylor).  Sorry I’ve avoided you guys so long.  But life has been hectic lately.  And now it’s time to go play mommy again.  See you soon!</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-25795937785619269712010-09-14T23:20:00.001-08:002010-09-14T23:20:22.767-08:00Life is Hard<p>Especially for this guy….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TJBzsFCUTYI/AAAAAAAAANs/lKy1ZNxbH0A/s1600-h/DSC_0379%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0379" border="0" alt="DSC_0379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEI-8EujAjPNWchIqkWJfSHHmGpUN3zNgWtd1rJTQdx8swjKGXBAz5hBf5-yUuzzDArke8q4EspnoaiuwDrLb3kTwZOC4jUiovUztipCOkPAh1mPcUrCWeEJGl7w6gzAvazkLnu2aFUfx2/?imgmax=800" width="338" height="232" /></a> </p> <p>Bodie, our resident tamed Alaskan wildcat (or so he thinks), is our entertainer.  I have never seen a cat sit at a window and cackle/hiss at a bald eagle.  Of course, I never lived in an area where bald eagles perched in your back yard until last summer.</p> <p>But life must be hard when you can fully relax like this…</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TJBztLR7O8I/AAAAAAAAAN0/v97CFTL4XDw/s1600-h/DSC_0378%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0378" border="0" alt="DSC_0378" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TJBztm1KN9I/AAAAAAAAAN4/L6RcVq0AEEA/DSC_0378_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="306" height="210" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-56438487509791905772010-09-10T21:45:00.001-08:002010-09-10T21:45:56.126-08:00Weekend Plans<p>I finished up my Mug Rug for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1533394@N22/">swap.</a>  I hope my partner likes it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TIsXVyVbQLI/AAAAAAAAANc/DjLtlcpetOw/s1600-h/DSC_0495%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0495" border="0" alt="DSC_0495" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TIsXWf4qlrI/AAAAAAAAANg/-AkEoP5WrlM/DSC_0495_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="161" /></a> </p> <p>Sydney had to hold it in the pictures.  Lest it jump up and run away.  Oh the back…sure I can show you the back. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TIsXXaF8a0I/AAAAAAAAANk/Pt7ANY1Fm54/s1600-h/DSC_0502%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0502" border="0" alt="DSC_0502" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TIsXYGutUvI/AAAAAAAAANo/16hsfGrcqVg/DSC_0502_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="161" /></a> </p> <p>And now I’m working on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1379438@N21/">Quilt As You Go Quilt Along</a> blocks.  I’m actually cheating.  I’m using a batik jelly roll and slicing and dicing it up.  I’m almost finished with the first block and I’m quite pleased with how it’s turning out.  </p> <p>So, what are your weekend plans?</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-43967667303754606372010-09-04T13:28:00.001-08:002010-09-04T13:28:13.791-08:00Stalking<p>I am currently stalking someone.  My Scrappy Mug Rug Swap partner of course.  I already have tons of ideas, I just need to get them onto paper and see how they will look to the scale I need.    </p> <p>So if my partner is stalking me…I’ll try to be more consistent on posting so you can see what I’m like. :)</p> <p>What swaps are you guys in right now?</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-55058465426154181452010-09-02T09:21:00.001-08:002010-09-02T09:21:33.682-08:00Hold the Phone…She’s got a cannon.<p>I love that part of Dodgeball.  But seriously, Squirt is rocking a cannon!  She was playing with the dog’s tennis balls last night and managed to launch one across the room.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TH_dGu6C5OI/AAAAAAAAANE/S5Br-opgZmo/s1600-h/DSC_0455%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0455" border="0" alt="DSC_0455" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TH_dHHy2wsI/AAAAAAAAANI/HpqJBfBVu74/DSC_0455_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="165" height="244" /></a> </p> <p>I think we may have an tiny athlete. :)</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-10159577830461716182010-08-29T21:50:00.001-08:002010-08-30T08:47:42.633-08:00Scrappy Mug Rug Swap<p>If you are an active flickr user, signups are going on now.  Visit the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1533394@N22/">group</a>  for sign up info.  Sign ups run until tonight (August 30), so get hopping everyone.</p> <p>Here is my inspiration mosaic, (a first for me)</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredamessick/4940240915/in/pool-1533394@N22"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="mosaic2da152cf11456fa28355ff6758b7fc42bb19d655" border="0" alt="mosaic2da152cf11456fa28355ff6758b7fc42bb19d655" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/THtGtMT-ZVI/AAAAAAAAANA/klOh_2HNWTA/mosaic2da152cf11456fa28355ff6758b7fc42bb19d655%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="1">1. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8384538@N03/4933374158/in/faves-fredamessick/"><font size="1">dqs9 - look at those points</font></a><font size="1">, 2. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/flossyblossy/4908029034/in/faves-fredamessick/"><font size="1">Pillow for Urban Home Goods Swap</font></a><font size="1">, 3. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchindye/4821343631/in/faves-fredamessick/"><font size="1">YIP 365.250 :: Tuesday pillow </font></a><font size="1">, 4. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenjohnston/4733836041/in/faves-fredamessick/"><font size="1">Victoria's Block</font></a><font size="1">, 5. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/10202427@N07/4937742847/in/pool-dollquiltswapphotos/10202427@N07/4937742847/in/pool-316080@N24/"><font size="1">DQS9 prior to binding</font></a><font size="1">, 6. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22953000@N06/4924545574/"><font size="1">star mug rug</font></a><font size="1">, 7. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39332868@N06/4939452364/"><font size="1">a scrappy mug rug</font></a><font size="1">, 8. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/megvs/4938967767/"><font size="1">Mug Rug for UHGS</font></a><font size="1">, 9. </font><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatcomesnext/4926101929/"><font size="1">mug rug</font></a></p> <p align="left">I hope to see some of you there!</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-76333011826654254292010-08-25T09:29:00.001-08:002010-08-25T09:29:22.573-08:00Accuquilt Go Giveaways!<p>Right now, Heather at <a href="http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/2010/08/give-way-time.html">A La Mode Fabric</a> and KarrieLyne at <a href="http://www.freckledwhimsy.com/2010/08/its-giveaway-time.html">Freckled Whimsy</a> are each giving away an Accuquilt Go.  I don’t know about you but I want this puppy.  :)  Go enter if you haven’t already.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/THVS7gQOjxI/AAAAAAAAAMw/FLfvFI3i4VY/s1600-h/go-shop%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="go-shop" border="0" alt="go-shop" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/THVS8dahY5I/AAAAAAAAAM0/VrB-V7TG06E/go-shop_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="200" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-78381941459218403172010-08-25T09:23:00.001-08:002010-08-25T09:23:52.179-08:00Wordless Wednesday #5<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/THVRpGAUyoI/AAAAAAAAAMo/TbPXFNkH1eU/s1600-h/DSC_0457%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0457" border="0" alt="DSC_0457" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/THVRpjkxPZI/AAAAAAAAAMs/SfgC-2yegmY/DSC_0457_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="228" height="333" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-84688404957780606742010-08-19T15:51:00.001-08:002010-08-19T15:51:27.156-08:00Not so….Wordless Wednesday #4<p>I know I missed it again….But I’ve been busy again.  I told you that I had a birthday in July, but not what I got for it.  I got  a Blythe doll.</p> <p align="center">  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TG3DRzPy6LI/AAAAAAAAAMI/6r0MZ3dJFoc/s1600-h/DSC_0398%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0398" border="0" alt="DSC_0398" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TG3DTibH33I/AAAAAAAAAMM/okZiB0xaLVU/DSC_0398_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="204" height="297" /></a> </p> <p>Ella to be exact.  I named her that, she is actually a Good Neighbor Cafe.  Then I bought….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TG3DWKOyCpI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/NZuThwUutkA/s1600-h/DSC_0409%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0409" border="0" alt="DSC_0409" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TG3DXuCjUoI/AAAAAAAAAMU/Hi3hQqz2-bY/DSC_0409_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="205" height="299" /></a> </p> <p>Piper.  and these 2 little Muses inspired me to create clothing for them.  And so for the last month I have been working dilgently to make items for my shop on Etsy.  The culmination is the 34 pictures I just uploaded to my computer including the 2 above.  Once I resize them and set prices I’ll get them in the shop.  But I’ll give you a quick sneak peak.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TG3DZi9iA_I/AAAAAAAAAMY/TQC3JtoxBCs/s1600-h/DSC_0406%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0406" border="0" alt="DSC_0406" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TG3Da_WNTUI/AAAAAAAAAMc/M6MwjktRhVM/DSC_0406_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="189" height="275" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxxDQovFwYcfTtmFqWMwPnn1bcYL_DYDXZgaaxxKLn5lrRlDEmkuTMZaIsq8qlQLIw2nBGOaBAHHm2qK_ji-iXCXMwfzPSc2k0Mmz5qIDVA4MTMNfGjhbUrDWRU4UsUyqXr3wdbIyQ6cih/s1600-h/DSC_0393%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0393" border="0" alt="DSC_0393" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TG3DfY9RRLI/AAAAAAAAAMk/QYVOSOcquG4/DSC_0393_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="203" height="277" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-36856989396380103732010-08-12T12:18:00.001-08:002010-08-12T12:18:39.893-08:00Wordless Wednesday #2 & #3<p>One word…house guest.  Sorry for being away for so long.  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TGRW8AxNSTI/AAAAAAAAAL4/PWeDV78J9Ok/s1600-h/DSC_0179%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0179" border="0" alt="DSC_0179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyKZMcsW0K_F_I6M0U3Kir7Zrq-ltj0TBF8l2Zbj3V8cGbtuBb7hm1QlaSj3V4YoIccMY-24AxhEEe_mJKuRdEQvRRNBNlGkljioEb5SATinDvL-KGQYcSPo6ZkblEdqa8mY7FMJ3n0E-/?imgmax=800" width="330" height="226" /></a> </p> <p><em><font size="1">By the way…while I was gone, Saylor took 2nd place for best trick and prettiest coat in Valdez’s Gold Rush Days.  I’m so proud of my doggie. :)</font></em></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TGRW9STqODI/AAAAAAAAAMA/hwy97NWb2dM/s1600-h/DSC_0257%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0257" border="0" alt="DSC_0257" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TGRW9yrv0bI/AAAAAAAAAME/H3b4KDo_FNI/DSC_0257_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="306" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-20990286101096740772010-07-30T08:36:00.001-08:002010-07-30T08:38:01.508-08:00I’m Featured!<a href="http://genxquilters.blogspot.com/2010/07/follower-friday-meet-freda.html"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkkqDs0-nw2IdXOYWDQmGukNgfYwTItBpnSoLXWNXzNzjNahu1BsK6cyKY-D8jxgKfOMFZK2cNWPT3GTbtmo-3gMntCidmMLhiyNrsjFwhDMHgglP4r3Px6URrz13kG3SxAQPZGgdOX4u/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="149" /></a> <p>AnneMarie over at <a href="http://genxquilters.blogspot.com">GXQ</a> has featured me today.  So pop over and check it out.  </p> <p></p> <p>And if your coming from GXQ feel free to stick around and see what’s going on here.</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-20285492866212106272010-07-28T20:01:00.001-08:002010-07-28T20:02:22.926-08:00Wordless Wednesday #1<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TFD9EL3nRZI/AAAAAAAAALk/kj5hUIqSs68/s1600-h/DSC_0344%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0344" border="0" alt="DSC_0344" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TFD9E90dxJI/AAAAAAAAALo/_S0jq0ZNvnE/DSC_0344_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="251" /></a> </p> <p>I just wanted to try something out for a while.  Hope you enjoy.</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-53150119970612978312010-07-23T23:26:00.001-08:002010-07-23T23:26:25.052-08:00Before I’m 26<p>I know I just turned 25.  But I want to accomplish a few things before I turn 26.  Kinda a New Years Goal list thingy…</p> <ol> <li>Run in a 5k.  (I’m not much of a runner lol)</li> <li>Take better care of myself (ie drop some lbs)</li> <li>Get Pregnant with Baby #2 (Long Story)</li> </ol> <p>I’m sure there’s more.  Wait a minute 1 and 3 contradict themselves.   Ahh details. :)  </p> <p>Thanks for all the birthday wishes.  I got in touch with everyone I had an email for.  And Shana won the giveaway.  (It’s in the mail now Shana.) </p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-34100160141263647852010-07-19T13:32:00.001-08:002010-07-19T13:32:30.849-08:0025<p>So tomorrow is my birthday (read a giveaway post) and I’ve never dreaded a birthday…until this one.  For some reason beyond me….I’m dreading turning 25.  Maybe it’s because I see myself as a mom, wife and homemaker at 25 and my college friends are single, childless and starting their careers.  For my birthday, I’m staying in and having a nice afternoon with the family.  And my friends are renting out martini lounges for their 25th.  But anyway…onto the giveaway…that’s why your here!</p> <p>For your consideration…..</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYhaiuUBiyQ_t1_mRrsgGyPqWHJZEC-7LgSSmGynLQHP_Nk2nyDPKkW1_aJ9ahOVR81tf0Wrt-FowTtCI8epwd2WVzrPeM3FFwAZW6y9FtgyOzf62dxx31W3fcQR7omAg-Py21qrl9WH8J/s1600-h/DSC_0339%5B8%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0339" border="0" alt="DSC_0339" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TETEbfnn1TI/AAAAAAAAALY/kmt7Ulbctv4/DSC_0339_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="250" /></a> </p> <p>Yes… that is 4 fat quarters from Kate Spain’s 12 Days of Christmas.</p> <p>You want them?  Well all you have to do is:</p> <ol> <li>Leave me a cheery chatty comment.  It is my birthday after all.</li> <li>Become a follower of the blog.  Or if you already follow me leave a little note letting me know.</li> </ol> <p>Make sure to leave a note for each and you can get 2 chances to win.  I will take comments until noon Thursday July 22 Alaska Time.  And if your international, you can enter too!  So get to some comment love. :)</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-38581958203904258232010-07-09T14:08:00.001-08:002010-07-09T14:08:26.437-08:00Works in Progress<p>I’m starting early on Christmas items.  Especially with this.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TDed03PG9uI/AAAAAAAAALE/Hk1rbYsBPU8/s1600-h/DSC_0296%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0296" border="0" alt="DSC_0296" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TDed1ZWXnFI/AAAAAAAAALI/U3-Y1L-c-7Y/DSC_0296_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="312" height="213" /></a> </p> <p>That will be <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/06/fruitcake-under-my-tree.html">this</a> soon.  I can’t wait!  But I must because I still need to quilt this…</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TDed1yvjT9I/AAAAAAAAALM/73Unyjrf-eo/s1600-h/DSC_0291%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0291" border="0" alt="DSC_0291" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TDed2SIHI2I/AAAAAAAAALQ/6meip4ANrNs/DSC_0291_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="201" /></a> </p> <p>It’s called the Coast Guard Star quilt block from <a href="http://www.quilterscache.com">Quilters Cache</a>.  I on the other hand am going to make it into a mini quilt and on the back place a tag for each place the Coast Guard sends us during my husband’s career.  I’m only 4 stations behind. :) </p> <p>Well, I think naptime is coming to an end so I’m gonna go play mommy for the next few hours.  Bye!</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-26013953694953088332010-07-08T10:44:00.001-08:002010-07-08T10:44:09.401-08:00The Process Pledge<p>I know alot of the blogs I read are joining in and I took the plunge too.  I’m not an excellent quilter and I think by everyone seeing my mess before the finished project will boost some self esteem.  </p> <p>I joined in <a href="http://r0ssie.blogspot.com/2010/05/process-pledge.html">here.</a>  I’ll post up some pictures of my current projects when Sydney is taking her nap.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TDYcdUokZLI/AAAAAAAAAK8/ETE8Vj5AzdQ/s1600-h/image%5B4%5D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnc6DbdwMESLqco53IWmIoeMx6Exb5akPKsIpCrop9uZ2UtzWIDcpeKqEI2bnknA21pzsWDGRu9rSB-QJAtzeauYZfHwFev4U3fi2ZT7Q6gbS7jY9-v1Jt6csseTwQpu0MMnUKSSeuM_t-/?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-23941810411977709182010-06-26T11:21:00.001-08:002010-06-26T11:21:28.859-08:00Sydney’s Teepee<p>Well Sydney’s teepee has been used and abused the last 24 hours.  I purchased <a href="http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=12416261510221241&Store_id=733&page_id=23&Item_ID=1023">this</a> pattern at my local quilt shop and it was well worth the purchase price.  The pattern is for the teepee, sleeping bag and the stuff sack for the sleeping bag.  </p> <p>And it’s not hard at all.  The hardest part was fitting the 2 10ft sections of pvc pipe into my Subaru Impreza.  (I was a sight to see in the hardware store parking lot) And the added perk?  When you get tired of looking at it, take it down for a couple of days and it’ll be like a new toy.</p> <p>Also, I paid roughly $45 to make this guy.  To buy it I’ve found teepees for up to $300 dollars, seriously.  And the cat loves it too.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCZTNgU_FPI/AAAAAAAAAK0/OO6pw7rEWGM/s1600-h/DSCF1000%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSCF1000" border="0" alt="DSCF1000" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCZTN7Va60I/AAAAAAAAAK4/S0Tn4eTF-dA/DSCF1000_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-71755825686366843432010-06-25T15:10:00.001-08:002010-06-25T15:10:17.084-08:00Best. Mom. EVER.<p>I’d like to think so anyway….</p> <p>Not only does Sydney enjoy amazing scenery like this…<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCU3UohsXSI/AAAAAAAAAKk/Oq1OPDAnVLY/s1600-h/DSCF0998%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="DSCF0998" border="0" alt="DSCF0998" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCU3UwJYcxI/AAAAAAAAAKo/jpiNioCkZMw/DSCF0998_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="294" height="223" /></a> </p> <p>She has a cool new playhouse like this….</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCU3VuimibI/AAAAAAAAAKs/Up1ijxUXcKw/s1600-h/DSCF1002%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSCF1002" border="0" alt="DSCF1002" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCU3V6fA7_I/AAAAAAAAAKw/u19gFX6XMG4/DSCF1002_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" height="284" /></a> </p> <p>Yep…I feel like the best mom ever right now.</p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-42535132442640031572010-06-24T21:06:00.001-08:002010-06-24T21:06:03.659-08:00I’m not a bad blogger<p>I’ve just been really busy.  At the beginning of June, my in-laws informed my husband and I that they would be visiting in 2 weeks.   So I spent that time attacking my home like a crazy person.  I never got around to spring cleaning until then.  </p> <p>I don’t think that I’ve cleaned that much since I was nesting.  </p> <p>And now, my in-laws have left 2 days ago and I’ve still neglected my blog.  I’ve visited all my blogs that I read and entered numerous giveaways.  Right now this may be my favorite…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://deb-robertson.blogspot.com/2010/06/today-is-day-i-giveaway-quilt.html"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="057" border="0" alt="057" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCQ5Dq98IwI/AAAAAAAAAKI/l5HX80fezrE/057%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="164" /></a><em><font size="1">Photo by Deb Robertson</font></em></p> <p align="left">Deb at Works In Progress is giving away this quilt.  She made it with vintage pillowcases and isn’t it just yummy?  Visit and leave some comment love.   </p> <p align="left">And I want to share this picture from my last few days.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCQ5HzKy6qI/AAAAAAAAAKM/zEpKvNoeiLU/s1600-h/DSC_0245%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0245" border="0" alt="DSC_0245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7SEUQZfma0Bd4z28RvEOxgcDGREpQCsaJjAZF4e8iMJVkliH1K6AshB-5tKm58kJ6LKL7CREuOMdtmoKDXksksuGBSN-GTquWOQ56pNpjcHGT1GI2OFz2vAT6Opr9mcplNzT0emnUVWv/?imgmax=800" width="161" height="240" /></a>   </p> <p></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCQ5MAbcVzI/AAAAAAAAAKU/4X3xsqdg-Tg/s1600-h/DSC_0271%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="DSC_0271" border="0" alt="DSC_0271" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCQ5M2ySkaI/AAAAAAAAAKY/BhykiljMXew/DSC_0271_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="161" height="240" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCQ5NsJ8g2I/AAAAAAAAAKc/E-UIzghcWuo/s1600-h/name%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="name" border="0" alt="name" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zgw5-bU-sjk/TCQ5Og6sAKI/AAAAAAAAAKg/XyGt3Qxgeug/name_thumb%5B14%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="78" height="39" /></a></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5692511478312520822.post-81487418853761478152010-06-12T23:44:00.001-08:002010-06-12T23:44:40.446-08:00Pardon Me<p>I’m working on redesigning the blog so please pardon my dust.</p> <p><font size="6" face="Angelina">Freda</font></p> Fredahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16861683992095585111noreply@blogger.com1