If you've checked out Busy Being Jennifer before, then chances are you already know about my insane love for vintage sheet quilts. And when I say insane, I mean like my-vintage-sheet-collection-has-taken-over-the-living-room kind of insane *insert long-suffering husband here* I just got a brand new … [Read more...]
Works in Progress + A Finish!
So normally on wednesdays I talk about all the projects I am in the middle of. That's not changing this week either, BUT I also have a finished quilt top to share :) Lets start with projects first... ** some of these images are poor iphone quality. I apologize. I've got a bunch of fun … [Read more...]
A Little Boys Hexi Quilt
If you follow me on instagram, you would have seen bits and pieces from the little boy baby shower I was at last week :) My good friends and Pastors, are adopting and are less than TWO weeks away from getting their little man! I've gone a little nuts making ALL THE BOY THINGS! And its been a fun … [Read more...]
Simply Vintage – A Vintage Sheet Quilt
I love quilts. I love vintage sheets. And I LOVE quilting! So when you put those things together, you end up with a colorful, vintage-y quilt! The real fun part about this quilt is that I put it together, start to finish, in a single day! It was a little crazy and certainly ambitious, but I got it … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
I've got a million things to do today... and then I'm off an adventure with my friend Shelli :) We're heading to Fort Worth to do some shopping and take a break from our tiny little town! Hello Starbucks and Panera!! :D Before I head off, I thought I'd show you a few of the things I made this … [Read more...]
Sunset Quilting Retreat, Take 3!
I got to go away this past weekend :) I enjoyed a whole lot of girl time, a little bit of relaxing and finished 2 quilt tops! This was my third trip ( The first trip & The second trip.) to Sunset Retreat for a quilting weekend, and it gets better every time! I took a fair number of pictures this … [Read more...]
Hubby’s Quilt Sneak Peek!
I was planning on sharing the results from the reader survey today... but I had a kink thrown into my plans on wednesday and now I am frantically trying to finish up Hubby's birthday present... You guessed it! Its a quilt!! Shocking right ;) I still have a little stitching to add. … [Read more...]
Works in Progress, An Outfit and A Sale!!
Its been a little nutty around here. Surprising right? ;) Now that Hubs is back on the road, the past few days have sort of fallen into a manageable routine... the house is mostly clean, I can take a nap guilt free and I'm getting stuffs done :) The past few days have been full of cutting, ironing … [Read more...]
Christmas Stars Scrappy Quilt
The very first Christmas I spent in Texas, I decided that I wanted to make a quilt. I loved that Christmas Quilt so much that I then decided it needed to become an annual tradition! Of course, I have YET to finish one of these quilts BEFORE Christmas! But I've been getting closer and closer to being … [Read more...]
All the Christmas Things!
Guess what?!?!?!? Christmas is in 2, yes TWO months! Can you tell I'm a little excited? I. Love. CHRISTMAS! I'm already planning and scheming and making and shopping. I've got a nice long list of projects and things I want to do/make over the next couple months. I am determined to do all the … [Read more...]
Works in Progress
October's market is 2.5 weeks away! I lucked out this month and scored an extra week in between the market weekends :) Which is perfect cause Hubby is FINALLY HOME!! I'm taking a break-ish for the next 3-4 days to enjoy having him home after 6.5 very long weeks! But I do have a few WIP's to show off … [Read more...]
Special Feature: Modern Yardage
Back in August I got to go on a quilting retreat. The very first quilt top I worked on was all fabric from Modern Yardage. I fell in love with the feel and quality of the fabric I got... and I'm hooked! I was so excited for April and the Modern Yardage team, when I found out about their nomination … [Read more...]
