April 3, 2016

Starting A "Happy Birthday Table Runner"...

Brynwood Needleworks - Jelly Rolls

I'm making a new table runner. This one is going to be a gift this month for someone near and dear to me. These are the jelly roll fabrics I've chosen to use. The floral one is Moda's "Clementine" from Me and My Sisters Designs. The geometrics are precut strips from Blank Quilting Company. They worked perfectly together.

Brynwood Needleworks - Strips of Color

I've already sewn strips together and arranged them in two rows of fifteen strips. They match and will be mirror image once I sew them together.

Brynwood Needleworks - Birthday Runner Fabric Strips

After all these strips are sewn together, I'll add more sections per the pattern directions. Then there are sections of applique' that I'll apply before quilting it.

I'll work on it in random moments so that it's finished in time to be my mid-month Birthday gift. I want it to be fun and colorful and perfect. (I did tell you it was for a loved one, right?)

Brynwood Needleworks - Shabby Fabrics "Happy Birthday Table Runner" Pattern

In case you're interested, this is the pattern I'm using. It's Shabby Fabrics' "Happy Birthday Table Runner".  (Click HERE to view and/or purchase. It's also available as a PDF file HERE.)

I love the table runner patterns from Jennifer Bosworth (She's the designer behind Shabby Fabrics)! Remember the "Patchwork Pumpkins Table Runner" I made HERE? It's still one of my favorites! (Link HERE for the pattern.)

I know I'll be making more of this Birthday table runner this year, too. I'd better finish this one first, though. I hope you have something creative planned for this week. I'd love to know what you're working on!

Disclaimer: I just want you to know that I receive no compensation, monetary or otherwise, for raving about Jennifer's fabulous patterns. I'm content to be an unpaid fan.
 
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April 2, 2016

Sunday Scripture...

via Community.tasteofhome.com
 
 
HAPPY FIFTH BIRTHDAY, TAG!!
 
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April 1, 2016

Tag's Saturday - My Birthday Party...

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag's 5th Birthday Party

Hi, Everybody!

I'm feelin' pretty special this week. I get to write two posts! Of course, it's pretty excitin' because I'm gonna be FIVE tomorrow. I've had a lot of fun this week. Mom took Bella and me to the pet store this week...and you know how much we love car rides, too.

The best part, though, is that the pool is officially open for the season! Yesterday was sunny, breezy and beautiful so we had a Pool Birthday Party!

Brynwood Needleworks - YIKES!

Just as I was ready to jump in...there she goes! Yikes! Our own pool monster...The Black Dog. Man, does she love to swim even more than I do!

Brynwood Needleworks - Pool Hog

"Come on in, Tag. The water's perfect!"

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag's Pool Party

Yeah. She insisted, but it didn't really take much. I was more than happy to take the first plunge for this season. First, we swam out...

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag's Pool Party

and then, we swam back. We repeated this over, and over, and over again. We really got a workout! It was so much fun!

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag and Bella

Dad was sittin' on the lanai, watchin' us and laughin'. We kept askin' him to come in the water, but he was readin' on his iPad, and I don't think those things float. Bella managed to run over to him and shake a couple of times. Way to go, Bella Butt. Gettin' Dad wet even if he didn't come in the pool!

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag, Bella and Mom

We lucked out when Mom put on her swimsuit and came into the pool with us. We swam right over to her and she cuddled both of us. We licked and splashed all over her. She couldn't help but laugh at our silliness. Can you see how much we love it when she comes into the water with us? It was the most fun ever for an almost five year old me.

Brynwood Needleworks - Tag and Mom

Just one more sleep until my big day.
I thought we should commemorate my Birthday with a picture of Mom and me.
I know my ears are geeky, but hey. I can't be perfectly handsome all the time.

I'll see you next Tuesday! 'til then...
"Chase A Dream - Or A Squirrel".