Fabulous Fabs

Hmmm. What could be inside of this cute tin?

Only some of the cutest fabric ever....

 

My friends and expert sewers, Nancy and Deb surprised me with an "un-birthday" party today at school.  Since we will be out of school next week for my real birthday, we celebrated today.  Aren't they sweet?  And they know that I love owls!

This is from the Luv U collection by Deb Strain for Moda.  I can't wait to start a new project!

And this is some fabric that I picked up today for a special project that I may or may not have been procrastinating.  It's getting close to my deadline, so I better get sewing!

clothes pins and some fabric

So, rumor has it that my pastor from my hometown church was in need of a clothes pin bag...not anymore.  I whipped this baby out last night.  I hope he will like it.  I tried to make it somewhat manly.  Now I wish that I had a clothes line so I could use one!  I love the smell of laundry fresh from the line! 

If anyone is interested, I can probably come up with a tutorial, but I think just by looking at it you can tell how to do it.  It's easy.

Here are some of my recent purchases.  This stash shows that I am a "boy mom" with some fishermen at home.

And this is the stash that says "still hoping to be a girl mom"!

Isn't it cute??

Tu parles francais?

What a splendid weekend!  The kids and super hubby and I packed our bags and hit the road!  We visited friends in Quebec; Gatineau and Montreal to be exact.  It was a great reminder that I should study French more before we go back!  It is true that if you don't use it, you lose it!

I have only one complaint about traveling to Cananda...

Why are we separated by so much water?  I am a big wimp when it comes to big bridges, especially the ones that are built so high up!  My family is well aware of this crazy fear and my 6 year old, J asked me if I needed to throw up when we were in the middle of the first large bridge.  He's so kind! 

 

Here is a pic of my little darling, J.  I think he is a blogger in the making!  He actually takes really good photos and he's a pretty good writer.  He was taking pictures in Ottawa on a little trip across the river into Ontario.

This is a photo of Gatineau at dusk.  It is a beautiful city.  I guess I would describe it as being quaint. 

And what journey would be complete without FABRIC??

This is some beautiful African fabric that one of my husband's friends (and my new friend) gave to me.  Thanks so much Raffa!  I love it so much!  There is a lot of it and I keep imagining different things to do with it.  So many possibilities!

Perhaps some of it will find it's way into the pillow I make for Project Pillow Swap.  If you haven't signed up to be part of this fantastic swap yet, there is still time!  Just click here for details.