Life Changes....

This is a very tedious subject for me to write about. As I look back to my last blog I am reminded that my plan 2 and 1/2 years ago was to continue blogging some free tutorials among other things. My life changed the following day as my then husband of almost 10 years told me he was leaving me finally. I was completely thrown for a loop and life changed for me instantly. We were miserable together and his psychiatrist recommended we separate. He moved 1200 miles away 2 weeks after the announcement. I filed for divorce soon after. It was time to move on.....

Fast forward to present day! New man, new house, new car, new job, new everything. My mother even lived with me for a year. She started helping me with my online fabric cutting business and after she moved to her new apartment we moved all the fabric with her. I am so blessed for her and the changes that have taken place. It definitely feels great to be happy again.

I lived in town before and now live in the country on 3 acres. I have a vision to create a 9-patch garden behind the house. I started a small strawberry patch already to see if I can get them established for next summer. My plan is to grow fruits and vegetables to live on eventually. It may end up being a seasonal market type of thing.

Sooo back to me blogging. I have visited this site several times, thinking I would dive back in, but the timing was not right I guess. We are settled into our new house and I have unpacked most of my sewing and quilting things. My sewing room is not exactly how I want it yet, but its a start. I did sew some last week and listed a candle mat on etsy yesterday.

So I am getting to where I want to be again....blogging on what I am doing and sharing some of my ideas and creations.

Thanks for reading!
Theresa

Fall 2011 Rag Quilting ePattern Giveaway

Ok here is your chance to win an entire set of my Rag Quilting ePatterns, instructions, tutorials. That is 12 ePatterns all together, PLUS my newest one that is not available yet- Rag Quilted Dog Bed.



Here are the rules. You just need to do 1,2 or 3. and please do 4.
1. "Like" my Facebook page: Ashlawnfarms Rag Quilt Creations.

2. Become a follower of my blog.

3. Blog about my giveaway on your blog.

4. Make a comment to this blog entry stating what you did.

Entries should be made by Midnight Sunday November 13, 2011. I will post a winner on Monday November 14th. Thank you and good luck!! Winner will send me his/her email. ePatterns will be emailed to winner!

October Doings

Here are some new projects I have created in the last few weeks and are listed in my Etsy Shoppe.

Candy Corn Mug Rugs that turned out Adorable!

Fall Table Topper that is Traditionally quilted.

Gobble til ya Wobble Rag Quilted Mug Rugs

Primitive Black and Tan Homespun Coiled Bowl and Primitive Homespun Coasters

If you prefer to shop on Bonanza or Artfire most of my items are there as well.

Busy Days of Summer

August is here at last. It is not my favorite month because my work as an Athletic Trainer is at an all-time busy season. So I survived today and have 2 weeks of practices before school starts in 2 weeks. Yes TWO weeks.

The weekend was a big last hurrah for me to get some ends tied up. I was able to list my newest Etsy listings on eBay and edited some of the existing listings. I hate it when I use free templates that others have offered but don't keep their graphics current. My listings were pretty sad looking at them with the Tinyurl logo in the background. No more templates like that for me!

On my table lies 6 more stacks of fabric to make into 3 more rag purses 1 table runner and 2 baby quilts for my church charity. I have sewn 4 purses, 2 table runners, and 2 pincushions in the last 3 days. I have spent most of my free time sewing and will continue while I am feeling productive. They lie in wait for the clipping part.

My husband and I finished edited my newest rag purse tutorial: listed both on Etsy and eBay and ready for this season's sewing projects!

This was day 9 of my venture dieting on The 17 Day Diet. I have lost 9 pounds and am really proud of myself because I have not cheated one time. I am staying the course and my mind is in a good place. I can feel the fat melt off my legs and thighs. My yoga practice is helping too. It is just so good to feel mentally, physically, and spiritually stable for once in my life!

Busy weekend, leaves, and rag quilting Creations 39-41

Leaves to the left, leaves to the right.....

All raked now and ready to be swept away by the city sweepers!

Goodbye leaves---see you next spring!

(I am sure I will have to rake more in a week or so- out 2 trees are loaded still.)

Over the weekend I spent most of the time sewing. It has been several months since I have been able to sew and create like this:
I did finish a couple of purses : Snowflake Dazzle and Prim Santa Noel

and


a twin size rag quilt that still needs clipped.

as well as a UFO that has been sitting on the shelf for a long time! These are rag quilted burp cloths for the football lover!

Tuesday "Who's Dey?" Keepsake Baby Clothes Rag Quilts

Well it's another RQQ sister. That's who. (Sorry Bengals)

Rag Queen Quilter Sister

Grandma*Barbara

has some wonderful listings on eBay right now. If you are searching for some unique Christmas Gifts using keepsake baby clothes -get in touch with this seller/quilter. She will create some really wonderful rag quilted items for you.

Here are a few of her listings:

Raggy Christmas Holiday Table Topper 30"x30" RQQ QCG

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CUSTOM MEMORY RAG QUILT from YOUR Baby Clothes RQQ QCG

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MODA Fabric Rag Quilt Fall Colors 52"x61" RQQ QCG

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Latest creations....

The last few weeks I have been able to finish # 34, 35, 36 creations.

(Drum roll pleeeeeeeeeeeeze.)
My new Fall tote I made for myself.

A very tiny bag-that I made



And last is a flannel baby quilt that will be going to my church charity to support Birthright.