Just razzin' ya, Shay! Here's a clearer picture of the quilt top!
Hope you like it!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
A Sneak Peek ...
for Shay & her lil' Lady!
Just razzin' ya, Shay! Here's a clearer picture of the quilt top!
Hope you like it!
Just razzin' ya, Shay! Here's a clearer picture of the quilt top!
Hope you like it!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Quilts ~ My new favorite use of a sewing machine...
Here are a few pictures of a quilt that I made recently for a sweet baby girl named Caroline Jade that is due in October. Her mom, Marci, has an unparalleled ability to show love and kindness to everyone around her...she radiates the joy of the Lord! Marci has been such a sweet friend to me this year, so I wanted to make something extra special for Marci & Caroline for her baby shower. My friend Melissa introduced me to a lady that goes to Grace who is a quilting GURU. This generous lady taught me so many new things, and I am so grateful! She taught me the basics of quilting - I even learned to whip-stitch. (I know how to do it, not spell it....) She was an amazing teacher; and, with her help, Caroline's quilt turned out sooo amazing.
The fabrics are by Heather Bailey - my favorite fabric designer. Her fabrics are bright, bold, and feminine. I love them, and have spent hours - no - days on her website. You should totally check her stuff out! http://www.heatherbaileystore.com/
The fabrics are by Heather Bailey - my favorite fabric designer. Her fabrics are bright, bold, and feminine. I love them, and have spent hours - no - days on her website. You should totally check her stuff out! http://www.heatherbaileystore.com/
Monday, July 13, 2009
Summer Dresses
Hot of the machine - 2 summer dresses. One for Elsa, and one for me. We will be beating the heat in style.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
SEW up-to-date
Sorry for the lapse in posting - we've been pretty occupied at the McG household the past couple of months. I had a relatively major surgery on March 18th for fertility issues and Sean completed his first hectic semester of teaching + research. God showed Himself to be a shield, a sweet savior, and a tremendous source of strength to us this semester. We are very hopeful about the future because we trust in the compassionate and gracious God, who is slow to anger and abounds in lovingkindness and truth! He has good things in store for us ... naturally we have opinions on what these things should be and exactly how they should "play out," but we trust Him and surrender our strong will to His almighty will. His yoke is easy and His burden is light!
One thing that I've enjoyed doing the past few months is crafts. Not the popsicle kind, but hard core crafting. I'll tell ya that Hobby Lobby has made trillions off of people like me! Recent crafting began with painting - no pictures taken because they stink, then it shifted to cross-stitching for the niece & nephew, onto embroidery, and then (to save the best for last) sewing! The sewing machine is Sean's Grandmommy's, and I've convinced myself that it misses her skillful hands. Sometimes I wonder if it sighs when I enter the room.... Every once in a while, it burrs, "That a girl - way to sew that seam!" (Yes, I sometimes personify inanimate objects.) Here are a few pics to share - after all, what would a blog post be without a few pics? (the answer is b.o.r.i.n.g.)
One thing that I've enjoyed doing the past few months is crafts. Not the popsicle kind, but hard core crafting. I'll tell ya that Hobby Lobby has made trillions off of people like me! Recent crafting began with painting - no pictures taken because they stink, then it shifted to cross-stitching for the niece & nephew, onto embroidery, and then (to save the best for last) sewing! The sewing machine is Sean's Grandmommy's, and I've convinced myself that it misses her skillful hands. Sometimes I wonder if it sighs when I enter the room.... Every once in a while, it burrs, "That a girl - way to sew that seam!" (Yes, I sometimes personify inanimate objects.) Here are a few pics to share - after all, what would a blog post be without a few pics? (the answer is b.o.r.i.n.g.)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL!
I've got chills, they're multiplyin'
'Cause today is a very important day.
For somethin'-somethin' many years ago,
my Michael was born, and that's somethin' to celebrate!
Yes, today is the birthday of a gentleman.
A dad whose keen skills of productivity
go hand in hand with quick humor
and a constant willingness to play fluffy-bunny.
Today is the day the Lord gave us Michael.
A man whom I dearly love.
He is the best father in the whole wide world;
and, for him, I thank the Good Lord above.
Happy Birthday, Michael!
Love,
Tara
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
A Psalm 19 Sky
Psalm 19: 1-6
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language
3 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out into all the earth,
4 Their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun,
5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
To our Georgia friends - we hope your sky looks like this soon! We're praying for you & your protection in the middle of the storm. Hunker down!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
HApPy BiRthDaY, HuTcH!
Happy Birthday, Hutch!
We love you!
Unc & Aunt Ra-ra
(Hutch, our nephew turned 2 today. According to recent polls his current likes include cats and balloons. We are so excited to see him in a couple of weeks, and wish him a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!)
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