Flower Girl Designs Collection

Black Walnuts

I have an abundance of black walnuts this year, I guess this year we are going to roast and eat them. I have been researching nutrition facts on black walnuts. Medical studies have shown that walnuts improve several physical illnesses, promote weight loss and enhance overall health. Sounds good to me, I just hope they are tasty too.

Also, a few pictures of Ruby, her antlers are huge this year. That is a horse toy that she gets cookies in for treats, even when it is empty, she still pushes it around she is so cute.

 
 
 
 

 

 

Blender Cover with Pocket pdf Sewing Pattern

Blender Cover with Pocket pdf Sewing Pattern

The cover will fit a standard size blender.

Finished Size 7 1/2" wide x 7 1/2 " deep x the height of your blender.
The pattern instructions will tell you how to make it the height of your blender.

This is a fun and easy to make cover, the front has a pocket for a favorite recipe or an extra utensil.
You can find the pdf pattern in my Etsy shop.
 

Camping in the Yard

I have been camping in the yard; the last few days have been so warm. But I’m not complaining I love the heat, because we really don’t get very many nice days here in Upper Michigan.

The motor home is my home away from home, it is always ready to go, always packed, lots of dog stuff too, because they love to travel. It is great at night I open the windows and get a cross breeze right through. I have been so busy; I haven’t had any time to go anyplace, so we are making use of the motor home in the yard and maybe sometime though out the summer, we may have time to do a little traveling.

The backyard fence is just about done; I know Ava and Skylar will love it. One side will have white fence and one side chain link, so the dogs can see out.

 

 

Two Panels to Go

Two panels left and that side of the backyard is done. Now, just one more side and that will be chain link fencing, so my Skylar and Ava can see out while they are in the backyard.

 

 

 

 
 
 

Backyard Makeover

Now that the first level in the house is done, I have moved on to the backyard. The old fence is down and the new one is going up.  There will be white fencing all around, but I decided one side of the backyard will have chain link fencing, I think Skylar and Ava will like it. The flowers in the backyard are so overgrown, but beautiful. My little pond is taken over by cattails, but beautiful. I have been picking weeds and transplanting a few overgrown flowers, but I can’t do anything without lots of help. One little helper is in the pictures.

 

 

 

 

Raspberry Filled Cake!

This cake is delicious and very easy to make. It can be made for a faction of the price of a bakeshop and much better when you make it yourself.

You will need a box cake mix (white) and frosting, 2 – 9” bake pans, I purchased a cake leveler at Wal-Mart that I love, only $3.00 and raspberry cake filling.  Bake your cake; use the cake leveler on both 9” cakes. I also, spread a little frosting on each level with the raspberry filling. Place them all together, frost the rest of the cake and it is done. As easy as that!

I looked all over my town for the raspberry filling and ended up purchasing it on the Internet here. I purchased the box and split it up with friends.

At Home in Australia

Well, not me, but my sewing patterns are worldwide and hit the southern hemisphere and some have found a home in Australia. They are listed on an Australian based website Patterns Only Cutting Edge. It’s a great site with many talented designers listed, www.patternsonly.com.

 

 

Something Cute!

This is an easy and fun to make pattern, Sew Easy Tissue Caddy, it was made by one of my Etsy friends. It turned out so cute!

Get the pdf pattern here.

Love to Sew!

I love this fabric; it is June Song in tea, by Alexander Henry. I think the curtains make the room and my new window look even better. I’m making new curtains for all my rooms in the house and of course a faction of the cost if I was to buy new and it is so hard to find exactly what I’m looking for each room. Even though it is an older home, the remodel has made it look up dated.

 

 

New Technology

I don’t have much extra time during the day and I really never watch TV that happens to be a luxury for me. I sometimes watch a little during lunch, but I only have time to sit for maybe an half an hour. The last time I picked up movies at a video shop, was probably about a month ago. I do love to escape into a good movie, every once in a while, but they were due back before I had the chance to even watch the movies.

I’m so happy about new technology it is so much fun; I had no idea that a blu-ray players could have apps on them. I purchased blu-ray players for a few tv’s in the house. I now love Netflix, I can start a movie, watch half of it and then finish it when I get some extra time. I even purchased a few movies on Vudu, so now I can watch them whenever I get the time. I don’t have to search the house for a movie that may not even be in the right box, I can just go to My Vudu. I know everyone already knows about this fun stuff, but I just had to share and now I think I will finish watching a movie I started a couple of days ago.