Design Wall Monday

Well I think this should count as a design wall. There is something new hanging on my wall!

There are quilters that finish a quilt in just a few days.  I am not one of those people.  I either get bored with a project or I don't have the time/energy to finish it quickly.  For those reasons you have to keep seeing all the small steps of my projects. 

This should be the last time you see Viola's Jewelry Box.  It is finally bound and hanging on my wall. 
I am still in love with this quilt, and it is my husbands favorite quilt I have ever made.  And I have made quite a few! 

Head over to Patchwork Times and see what everyone else has been working on.  You will have to click on the link in the right column, I can't figure out how to link on my phone! 

Have a great week!

Happy Easter!

As our family celebrates Easter today I am grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ and the gift of the Atonement that He has given to us. Whether or not you believe the same things I do, I truly hope that each of you find happiness in your lives.  

Love, 

All of us!!

Design Wall Monday

It has been a long time since I linked up to Design Wall Monday. It feels good to I finally have something to share. I am sad to say I didn't finish my UFO for March. It is close, the borders are the only thing left. That is what I am working on this week.

The next border has the words "My true love gave to me" appliquéd on it. I am halfway through the stitching and then just a few more seams until it is finished.

Mystery Ruffles Reveal

The project with the mystery ruffles is finished! 

I wanted to make  Easter dresses for my girls and I am happy they are complete.  Even a week early! Usually I am a last minute girl so this is out of character for me. 

The two skirts will be paired with peach shirts, leggings and sandals.  The dress at the top will have a white shirt and leggings under it, as well as sandals. 

The pillowcase dress is probably my favorite.  My original plans were to have the two little girls in matching dresses.  But Big K didn't want to have the same dress as her little sister.  Then I planned on making matching skirts for Big K and Big L.  Well that didn't go over to well with Big L.  So to make everyone happy, everyone got something different. 

I can't decide if the skirts need something else like a little flowers or more ribbon.  I know I should be happy with the results but I always look back and wish I had made different decisions.  But I don't have the time to remake them, so I am going to learn from my mistakes and go on.  Plus the girls are excited about their new clothes, it will take all my convincing to make them wait until Sunday to wear them! 

Free Motion Progress

I feel as if I have taken this whole month off.  Only a few posts this month, and I almost forgot to post my progress with  the free motion quilting challenge. 

Our challenge this month was to  practice our skills.  I didn't have the time to quilt anything but I did practice drawing free motion designs.  I felt it was important to practice drawing without stopping or changing the position if the paper.  I am hoping this will lead to an improvement in my quilting skills. 

Thanks again to SewCal Gal for hosting this challenge! 

Finally something to show

I just wanted to quickly share this pic of something new I am working on this weekend.  Hopefully it will be finished before I go back to work on Monday. 

As you can see it involves alot of ruffles.  It also has something to do with next weekend, and my girls are really excited about it!

I can't wait to show you.

New info!

Just a little information from my dad's business.  We have opened an etsy shop if any of you are interested.  I don't have a button for my blog yet but you can find us here.  

Westenskows on etsy

This includes all our tools, quilt hangers, and my Lava Lamps pattern.  

Also Westenskow & Sons will be (is already at) the Quilt Las Vegas even in Henderson, NV.  It is today, tomorrow and Sunday  at the Henderson Convention Center.  If any you are in the area this is always a fun event, with lots of great quilts and vendors.  You can find more information here. 

I hope everyone else has a great weekend!!