Thursday, June 17, 2010

The big move!

Well as my husband is going to be medically retired from the Air Force soon we will be moving back to Montana. The madness of trying to sell our house, pack, move etc... has begun and my sewing has hit a dead stop. Quite frankly I am not sure when I will be back sewing. Our life is headed into uncharted waters and its all of scary and more. If you have a moment be thinking of us.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Blogger Comment Troubles Hopefully Solved with Discus

I am so sorry everyone. I was not aware that everyone was having trouble posting comments. I went through everything and my settings were good but it didn't fix the problem. So I am going to try discus comments and see how that goes. Please comment and let me know what you think. If you have trouble please please email me at coveredbydesign@hotmail.com so I can try something else. Hang in there readers!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

What do you do when you get bucked off a horse?

You get right back on. That is how I was brought up.  So after not being satisfied with my last quilt I had to give it a try again and I think that you will agree I succeeded. I am proud that I didn't give up!  My mom is my inspiration and is who shows me anything is possible. I am so proud of my mom. She recently finished her masters degree and graduated with distinction!  During her time at school she has had to live in AZ while my dad stays and takes care of the ranch in MT.  Quite the long distance relationship.  But she did it!  This quilt is a late mothersday/graduation gift for her.  She just got it today so I am finally able to post pics.  The main fabric is tonya whelan, handpicked by Ari at Buttercuppity Fabric for me. The backing fabric is one I have had in my stash curing for a while.  So bright and fun! I did free motion quilting with different designs throughout.  I made the binding as well, I really prefer to make my own I think.  She loves it!  She deserves it!  Love you mom!
Images are clickable.  Please excuse basement lighting, I was working hard to get this out to her and didn't have time to wait for sunshine.


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