Getting some projects DONE!!

I've spent some time at my sewing machine this week.  I've decided that I'm going to get some of those projects done, that were started, then put away, while I'm off work.  One of them is a sampler quilt that I made

the blocks for 5 years ago.  UGH!

There was a quilt shop in town that had a "block a month" club.  We were given the fabric and instructions to make one block per month for a year.  

At the end of the year, we could put the blocks together in any way we wanted, and then they were displayed in the shop.  I was amazed at the incredible talent the ladies had.  Some of them were amazing!  Mine is/was very boring in comparison, BUT I really like the way it turned out. I think I'll hang it on the wall at the Lake House.

 I found this too, while I was digging in the archives for projects.  Just thought I'd show it to you.  I stitched it 14 years ago, but didn't like the way it turned out when finished.  I used some iron on stuff to hold the stray ends in place, rather than make knots, and it's kinda stiff.  It's backed with flannel, and very cute.  

 When my youngest DD saw it, she had a fit that I hadn't given it to anyone.  So, I told her I was thinking about saving it for my Great Grands some day, and would make more and put them away.  So, I guess that's what I'm going to do.  

 Alot of stitches and a lot of time went into this one, but I really like the way it turned out.  

Thanks for stopping by, I always enjoy visitors!  

Sandi 

Finally!

After stressing over the fact that I couldn't post since March, I got help from my daughter, and she figured out what I was doing wrong.  Long story short - I'm not as tech savvy as I thought!  Ha!  Like that was news......

Anyway, I've been wanting to show you so many things, but first is my newest obsession - OLD DOORS.

The reason is below.

 I made the pillow, out of a napkin, with a plain back, so I can 

decorate it later on for the next season.

I used my DH's old lunch pail to plant photos in, and left my garden gloves and extra tools lay.  I really like the way it looks.  I'm also looking forward

to decorating it for Fall.  

Thanks for stopping by, hopefully I'll be a little bit more on the ball, now that I have this figured out!  I decided to join Friday at the Charm of Home, so please stop by there too!  

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Sandi 

Ok, so I'm not a computer wiz!

After many - MANY times of trying to figure out why I couldn't get into my blog - my daughter (who IS a computer wiz) has figured it out!  Thanks Em!  I'm excited about getting back to it for now!