Well its snowing as I write this... snow in Texas! Seems completely appropriate to start dreaming about some spring-y quilts! If you've been around Busy Being Jennifer for any length of time, you've probably picked up on my love for quilts. And some of the new fabric lines coming out for spring have … [Read more...]
Our Vacation – The Short Story
Well Vacation is over... I'm trying desperately to get back into the swing of things and get the house back under control... might take me the rest of the week though! Hubby was off as of Sunday morning, and until he got home, I really had no idea what the week was going to hold! We'd talked about … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
I'm busy hanging out with my hubby and doing all kinds of random things during our vacation :) I'll tell you all about it next week! But I wanted to pop in and show you the one thing that I have been working on lately. This is what 50 granny squares look like. They're about 5.5 inches big. I … [Read more...]
Classic Messenger Bag
I have a thing for bags and purses. I've managed to suppress my insatiable need to buy. all. the. bags! So I have been making my own! I found some fabulous patterns from JenGiddens.com. And no, this is not an official review of the Classic Messenger Bag... but when I like something I feel its my … [Read more...]
Hexi Quilt! #ImAddictedToQuilting
In case you haven't noticed, I have a bit of a quilting addiction. While I am not the fastest quilt-maker (quilter-er? quiltest?), I take pride in each of my creations. They're kind of like my babies... a labor of love and they seem to develop their own "fabric personality". My latest finished quilt … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
I finished 2 quilts this week :) Go me!!! Check out my Christmas Quilt here and I will be posting about the hexagon quilt soon! So there isn't as much stuff to show off this week... but here is what I am working on :) Any guess as to what these are? No? Well they are the … [Read more...]
Christmas Quilt
Yesterday I shared about my first quilting retreat experience, and as promised I am back to show off the quilt I worked on that weekend :) Now, my plan was to finish the quilt top that weekend and then the next week finish the quilting and binding. I would have had a beautiful new quilt for … [Read more...]
Super Simple Washi Tape Cards Tutorial
I've made it an unofficial resolution to mail at least one letter or card each week. So far I've mailed 4 :) But when you're writing lots of notes and letters you need some cute stationery to send out. I made a few purchases at target (scored some awesomeness too), but those will only last so long. … [Read more...]
Easy Chalkboard Change Jar
It doesn't get much easier than this Easy Chalkboard Change Jar. I've been saving every possible penny in order to have some spending money for my trip to blissdom... I've heard there is going to be an INCREDIBLE handmade market :) So I need something fun to put all those pennies … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
Normally I'd post about my recent projects on Wednesday, but I was so excited about being on TV this week that I had to share my experience! So I'm sharing my works in progress today! :) I started sewing the Hexi Quilt strips together! I've got 4 strips together and I am absolutely in love! … [Read more...]
Crochet Popcorn Cowl Pattern
There are few things cozier in life than a soft, chunky scarf. And the Cowl or infinity scarf is about as trendy as you can get. Put them together and what do you get? This pattern for a cute, cozy, trendy, warm, soft and awesome ( enough descriptive words for ya ;) ) Cowl. And the best … [Read more...]
What I am working on…
I've been sadly lacking in the creativity department for the past couple weeks. I hadn't really been doing much of anything. Partly because I've been sick/dealing with a flare up and partly because I was in a bit of a funk. But its the New Year, I'm excited for all the amazing things in my future … [Read more...]
