Hideaway…our theme for last week!

Wow!  We had quite the snow storm this last week!  I know, I know you’ve all heard about it already, but really.  I have never seen that much snow from one storm all at once before!  I also have to say that I LOVED that it snowed ALL day on Tuesday!  I hate (ok, not really hate) waking up to giant amounts of snow.   I just really like being able to see it fall, and enjoy it’s beauty.

The kids have basically had another vacation.  I’m not sure if we’ve had a full week of school since Christmas!  (obviously my brain is mush, and my weeks are running together, lol)  So, this week was full of sledding, movie watching and playing with toys.    My kids have another day off Friday (teacher work day) this week, and I think they are getting a bit spoiled by it all.

I got to play with some fabric, and that has been fun.  I used a Hideaway Layer cake, and am almost done with the top.  I really just have to pick a border and then have it quilted!!  I’ll post about the whole thing later this week, with some directions!  I know you all  love a good tutorial!  🙂

Do you see that cute yellow flower?!!?  That is a new camera bag I got!!  Oh my cuteness!  I love it!  The best part of it is that it fits BOTH my cameras!  That bag is a monster!  (a really, cute and happy monster!)

Anyway, I am crossing my fingers for a more productive week…full of meetings and deadlines (and meeting the deadlines)  hahahah.

I did get to order a whole bunch of new fabric on Friday night! Oh my goodness!  You are gonna love the new Christmas stuff Moda has coming out!  I can hardly wait to show you!

Have a wonderful-happy Monday!

Sarah

P.S.  Thanks so much for all the LOVE on our Moda Bakeshop debut!  It really was a pleasure to be a part of.

Winter Weather and Shipping

Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up that we are a few days behind in our shipping due to the weather and people not being able to even make it into the shop. If you can believe it, our entire town shutdown completely for a full day and a half! So if you’ve placed an order this week, it should be out to you soon, but if we’re not as quick as you’re used to, I hope you’ll forgive us!

A Bakeshop Tutorial!! {squeal}

Okay, so I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was {more} than thrilled to be featured  on the Moda Bakeshop!  How fun is that?  Rubbing Internet shoulders with all those other talented Chefs!!  If you haven’t seen it yet, go take a look.  {and leave comments there.  We love comments!}

Well we are surrounded by WINTER out here!  This season has been crazy!  Yesterday we got over 18inches of snow with more coming in next Monday. Our city has basically shut down.  They are requesting that you don’t leave your house until Thursday at the earliest.  I doubt the roads in my neighborhood will be plowed by Friday!

My kids can’t believe how lucky they are.  {they think it’s the best thing ever}  Me, well we are running out of crafts to do  and my house needs a major makeover.  🙂  I am excited about the enormous snow fort we plan to build if it warms up.

Look at that snow! Brrrrr!

On the agenda today is more hot chocolate, of course.

I have a few more Valentines projects I am working on that I can’t wait to show you!!    Have a great day!!  I know I will.

~Sarah

DIY Heart Felt Wreath

So, I was browsing the Internet (*ahem, wasting time.  please don’t tell my husband)  and came across this absolutely adorable wreath on ‘The Idea Room’ blog. It is a great site full of eye candy and ideas.  I hopped in the car (after I dressed my three year old, who’d rather be running around the house in his ‘Lightening McQueen’ undies) and went to pick up some basic supplies.  I think it turned out fabulously and I LOVE it!

It did take forever to cut all the circles out!  I had a great helper (thank Heaven for snow days) and I found it quite therapeutic to cut out the circles.  (more proof that I am crazy)  One tip:  make sure that you cut inside the black line, unless you want that to show on the wreath!  (another helper of mine wasn’t very careful, so I had to fix a few of them)

Go here to get the tutorial if you are interested!  Thanks to the Idea Room for that great idea!

Is your house all decorated for Valentines Day yet?  Or are you like me….I kinda wait till the week before.  🙂

Have a happy day!

Sarah

A helpful Heart…

Last week I received an email about a 7th grade class that made a quilt for a fellow classmates Dad who is in need of a heart transplant.  Each student designed their own block and a beautiful quilt was made.  To help raise money for the expenses this family will incur they are having a raffle for the quilt.

I was touched by the story and the kindness those 7th graders showed the family.  I don’t know them, or anyone involved.  I just thought I’d let you know about the beautiful quilt you might want to buy some chances on.

For more information go here:

Have a happy Monday.

Sarah