Shoppe Update

Poodle Fabric Postcard
Originally uploaded by diddledaddledesigns

I have been working diligently trying to get my shop updated. I have added several new quilted postcards. I love making these. They are such a delight to send. I hope you will take a look.

Is It Just Me

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Originally uploaded by diddledaddledesigns

Is it just me or does everyone else have problems regularly updating your blog? Sometimes I can be so consistent and other times, well lets just say my blog gets neglected. I am still around. Still reading and commenting, enjoying every one of your updates. I think I am a better reader and commenter than actual blogger. Oh well, maybe someday.

I have been crafting, not as much as I would like but my kids are out of school for the summer and time with them is the most important. Unless, of course, we are crafting together.

I made this quilted postcard today for my sister's birthday. Not your usual birthday card but I had no intention of creating something that I could purchase down the card aisle. Hopefully she will like it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

Has it been that long

I can't believe it has been over a month since I last posted. I was on a roll and then fell off the hill, I guess.

Summer has started here at my house. The kids are out of school. One week out actually. My son has already started the familiar "I'm bored" routine. Gotta keep that boy BUSY. Something tells me he will not like my busyness. :)

My daughter started a blog yesterday. She plans on using this blog to chronicle her love of cooking, scrapbooking and most importantly her love of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. If you get a moment pop over and say hello. You can find her here.

That's all for now. I hope to do better over the next few weeks.

Finally

bed1
Originally uploaded by diddledaddledesigns

Seems like months in the making but now it is finally finished. I've talked alot about the redecorating of my daughter's bedroom. Embellishment of window treatments, a magnetic board even a wooden letter "H". (My daughter's name is Hannah.) Pillows, pillowcases and the largest project of all, the twin sized quilt. This quilt went together so fast. The longest part was waiting for it to return from the quilter. I must say, though, it was worth the wait. The quilting is beautiful. I always think the quilting makes the quilt. Definitely in this case. I love the texture created from the stitching.

Ahhh, feels good to have a finished project.

Over the weekend

Blue Crochet Handbag
Originally uploaded by diddledaddledesigns

This was my "over the weekend" project. Looks a lot like the fat bottom bags I have been seeing on flckr. Not the same pattern though. Actually this pattern was a free one that I found hanging at Joann's. The picture showed the knitted version which I must say looked nothing like this one. I am new to crocheting and it could have been a bit daunting since I am somewhat visually oriented. I kept hooking away and this was the finished version. I really like it. I even lined it following a YouTube video. The video was in Portugese but the visuals were fantastic.

Happy Monday Morning

Pillowcase with pieced border
Originally uploaded by diddledaddledesigns

Good morning. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. The weath er started out a bit rainy but ended very nice. Have you ever thought about how hard it is to dress during the spring? One day it is unseasonably warm and the next day there will be a 30 degree temperature difference. I really don't like to be cold. This is especially hard in places like church when I am sitting for longer periods of time without much movement to help keep the body warm. What's a girl to do? Spring shouts light and airy cottons, short sleeves, etc. I just can't do it yet. Somehow chill bumps down my arms is just not attractive. Nevermind the chill bumps down my spine. :).

I know that was random, but it is what I am thinking about right now. I guess because the sun is shining but we had to turn the heat back on this morning because the house had a crispy chill.

I told you about the pillowcase with the strippy pieced border. This is it. The quilt came in on Saturday. I am about 3/4 of the way finished with the binding. I can hardly wait to put it on the bed. Pictures will definitely follow.

Have wonderfully blessed day.

Spring Cleaning

I've been doing some spring cleaning and clearing out. What a job. With that clearing, I am listing some things on ebay. I thought I would let my blogging friends know, because there might be something that appeals to you. You can find my listings here. Great starting prices too. I am listing odds and ends including fabric. In the next few days, I will be listing some of my quilting books. You know, the ones that never get opened but I had to have them. I'm sure you know the ones.