A #10 Can in A Christmas Boot

Steve has been asking for a boot for Christmas for years. Apparently in his family they all had them growing up. This year I decided to tackle the project. So having never seen one, and with only a few things to go on - like it's red, has a toe, and a big can is inside I set out to create one. I stared with the green boot and Steve said it had more of a toe. Then I made the red one, which certainly has more toe, but again, not quite right, He said the toe wraps around. So, after some searching I came across a pattern that I hope is closer, although it eliminates the nifty lining for the can that I created. If the look is right, i'll rework the pattern so that it satisfies me and Steve's memories. Let me know what you think, does anyone (other than the great MT) have one of these Christmas boots? Also, i've stopped using Christmas fabric for my prototypes, i'm saving it for when I get this right.

Happy Halloween!

Dick and Jane Go To School

Okay maybe not the best title, but it's not too late if you have a better suggestion. I can easily change the tag. Neil suggested, Fun Bubbles for a title. I really need something that works here.

This is the quilt I made for the Harvest Hoedown at Marcus' school. Each of his classmates wrote their name on a block, and some drew pictures. I themed this around Dick and Jane because I wanted to do something different than the Cat in the Hat quilt I made for Mrs. T two years ago. It's a little smaller than that quilt was but I really love all the bright colors, and the kids did a really great job with their names and spelling different words and trying to follow instructions. I did much better this time around by taping up 1/2 inch around the edges of the blocks so they wouldn't write in the seam allowance. That was a huge success, i'm patting myself on the back for that one.

So my thanks to Mrs. T, Marcus (and his Jedi Starfighter), Cole (and his dog), Toby, Taylor, Mckenna (who drew the cutest girl on a bike), Jasmin (who makes cute hearts and rainbows), Isabella, Daniel, Rachel (and her tree), Alexia, Talon (and his great alphabet), Jessica, Shyanne, David (in the nick of time), and Brody (awesome car Brody).

If you wish to see it, it will be at the school in the silent auction during the Harvest Hoedown on Thursday night. Hope for high bids- it's for Marcus' class.

My favorite Foot #5

This is my new favorite foot. It stitches in the ditch like a dream. How could my last machine not have had this - I think it's an essential. It gives perfectly straight lines and total satisfaction. A must have. I would put it on my Christmas list if I didn't have one.

Not too Scary, Not too Cute

When I went to make this one I wanted to be sure that it wasn't too cute. This went to a family of boys and I didn't want it to be girly, but then it also wasn't supposed to be scary.

Way too many restrictions if you ask me. So I got this great fabric, used in the center, made by Alexander Henry, one of my favorite designers. It's called "house of the haunts." Then the rest are scraps, the whole this is very busy but I love the effect. You just can't stop looking at it.

3 Quarter Moons

Neil and I were at Phil Larsen's office yesterday getting Neil's feet molded for his inserts. On the wall there was a small quilt made by one of the other doctors patients. It had four cowboy boots and the words "All I do is feet" across the top. So the first thing I do as soon as the door is closed and we are alone is go and examine this quilt. I had to look at the piecing, the stitching and the quilting and you know I turned it over. There was a nice label on the back which gave the name of the lady who sewed it and who it was for and when, and then of course the best part which was the title " A Direct Quote". So I thought about it for a minute and realized that the quote must be the "All I do is feet" part. But still, what a clever title. Some of my titles have been odd, and some don't seem to fit, but mostly they come from inspiration like the title floats out of the air and makes it's mark. So here is "3 Quarter Moons" - really it's 3 3/4 moons and I know that, but I thought the other way was more interresting. What's in the title? It really is just the name, but it does give you an opportunity to get a look into the mind of the person who made the quilt. So next time, turn it over, and see what it says.

Trunk or Treat on the 10th! I'm not ready!

So the ward had the trunk or treat on the 10th of October. I was sewing up until the moment we walked out the door. Dahlia had to have all her pleats or the skirt wouldn't have the right effect. Sorry the pictures aren't so great, I could not get the kids to hold still no matter how I tried.

Neil is a character from the Lego Star Wars game - an Ewok, Clone trooper, Jedi combination.

Marcus is Mario.

Dahlia is a princess (she wanted to be Belle but I put blue in the dress which made her super mad and then she refused to wear it - at least until she changed her mind.)

At least i'm ready for the 31st!