Airport Duty

Hello,
I have to pick my daughter up at the airport tonight. We are having a family reunion picnic (at my home) and she is flying in for the weekend. We haven't seen her since March, so we are really looking forward to it. I got chosen because my husband gets up early in the mornings to go to work, and I work at home, so it is easier for me to sleep in if I have to.

We are having 40 or 50 people, and I have a small house, so I really hope it doesn't rain! My son can't make it, and one of my brothers and his family can't make it, but most everyone else will be here. I always enjoy it, and I always am tired the next day.

Well, I'd better get back to work. I have a big order that I have to ship out tommorrow.

Lauren

My first time in a treasury!!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=20328

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=59659

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=59781

I have been put in a treasury for the first time. Thank you QuiltTop. I am very excited.
I am really enjoying my etsy shop. Thanks to Imkquilts and Kimbuktu. I am now in 3!

I love doing custom orders. I have alot of experience copying cherished items for people. My main business is dressmaking and alterations. Just leave me a comment with a way to contact you, or visit my etsy shop and leave me a convo.

Last night the Quiltsy Street Team had a live chat. It was so much fun. I have never been in a chatroom, so I didn't know what to expect. They are a great bunch, and they all do beautiful work. Our group blog address is listed here. Check it out. I think you will be glad you did.

Well, off to get some work done. Please check out the treasury. Lauren

Tuscan Jacket

This is my Tuscan Jacket. I made it last summer to hang in a quilt show. I just love it. It is machine pieced and machine quilted. It has princess seams to make it less boxy. It fits a medium to large size. I have it for sale in my etsy shop for $150 with free shipping. I will never make another one when this is gone. It is a one of a kind. The fabrics are beautiful. I prewashed all the fabrics. The body of the jacket has cotton batting and polyester lining fabric on the inside for ease of drape. The sleeves are lined, but have no batting. I will surely miss this one whe

it is gone.

So long for now, Lauren

Bosco

This is my son's dog, Bosco. He is the closest thing I 'll have to a grandchild for a while yet. When Timmy got Bosco, he had been abused by the previous owner. He hadn't been dewormed as a puppy, and didn't have shots. He was afraid of people , especially women, and he had no strength in his back legs.

Timmy has had him for about a year and a half now, and he has made tremendous progress. Bosco didn't used to eat, now he's on a diet!

My son acts like he is a parent, so I guess it's good experience for him. I have to admit, Bosco is awfully cute! The best part is, I am allergic to animals, and I am not allergic to him.

I got alot of sewwing done today. I still have more to do, but I am making a dent. I have 62 items in my etsy shop now, so please stop by and take a look.

Have a nice evening, Lauren

Another Picture From Italy

I was looking through my photos from our trip to Italy, and I wanted to share this one. It is so beautiful there. This is Spello, which is a walled city. All of these plants and flowers are in pots. It is over 100 degrees there in the summer, and look how beautiful the flowers are. I do not have a green thumb, so it baffles me. My flowers don't look anywhere close to this good. It is like this all over, this is not an unusual sight!
May be some day I will learn how to garden. For now I have my pictures! Lauren

Busy Weekend

It has been a very busy weekend. That's one of the great things about summer. We have been on the go, or entertaining alot. I enjoy seeing everyone.

I did find some time to sew. I made another apron that could be for a man or a woman and more potholders. The top ones match the apron. I think these 2 fabrics are really fun.

Well, off to enjoy more summer! Lauren