Ashlawnfarms is back!

I am so EXCITED!  I just gave my blog a new facelift! It has been quite awhile since my last post and it is time for some changes.

1. New blog template ✔
2. New posts about my rag quilting! (Coming VERY soon!)

Did I mention I am EXCITED???

Here is a table runner I made a few weeks ago and you can find this in my Etsy Shop if you hurry....it might still be there!

October Projects

In October I completed 2 lap size rag quilts in Homespun.

This was a custom order super long table runner with mostly vintage fabrics and the batting showing in the seams. Loved it!

Moda Sanctuary Table Runner

My Christmas tree is still not up to hang my newly decoupaged ornaments, so maybe this weekend? 

Not too long ago I came across a small 2.5" charm pack I had stashed away. It was a Moda Sanctuary charm pack. Here is what it turned into.

Listed in my Etsy shop. 

My dog, Opal, modeling her new harness coat! I bought this from Little Paws Apparel on Etsy. I think she really is liking it after never wearing anything but her fur all her life. The harness works great too!

 

Rail Fence Traditional Table Runner

Last month I was able to finish this wonderful table runner that had been sitting on my Unfinished Object shelf in the fabric closet for awhile. I listed the runner on Etsy and the description tells the story about project.

Here are some pictures of it during construction:

Finished up close shot

Just Quilted

The Binding

Homespun on the back

Binding Half on

Binding Finished

Shots for the listing

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!

Daylight Savings Time and new Creations

Well what can I say about DST? Lost an hour of the weekend. Living in Indiana all my life has been a treat up until a couple of years ago when we officially changed for good. Sometimes I like it and others I don't. But if it were not for change this world would be so behind in the times....so change is good for the most part. Go with the flow.

Today I listed on eBay a few more rag quilted handmade items I would like to share:

Creation #9

Pincushion1









Creation #10

Pincusion2









Creation #11

Pincushion3









Creation #12

Table Runner










Creation #13 is a rag quilt that is going to charity through my church