Monthly Archives: May 2011

Stitcher’s Garden blocks for Month 4

Posted on May 30, 2011 by admin

Month 4 consists of 2 blocks.  As with the previous blocks, I first quilted the background.  This month, I used decorative stitches in the background and once I had quilted the first diagonal lines of stitching (1″ apart) across the … Continue reading →

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Stitcher’s Garden Block of the Month – Month 3

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

I have been so busy with all the excitement associated with the arrival of our new grandchild, Eloise, I just realized I am a couple posts behind on the Stitcher’s Garden quilt I am sewing.   To get caught up, this week I … Continue reading →

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A Helping Hand…

Posted on May 20, 2011 by admin

I always look forward to Monday morning when our granddaughter arrives at our doorstep to spend the day with Nana.  She is so much fun and always interested to be a part of my day.  It has been amazing to … Continue reading →

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Quick Decorator Hand Towels with the Cat in the Hat

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin

My daughter recently found the cutest shower curtain out of Dr. Seuss fabric.  Since Dr. Seuss fabric is very popular right now, I thought it would be fun to make a couple complementing hand towels.  I purchased some white hand … Continue reading →

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Sweet Eloise has arrived!!!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

We are delighted to share that our new granddaughter, Eloise Mae Hoobing, was born on May 1 at 4:45 a.m.,  weighing 7 lbs., 12 oz. and measuring 21 3/4 inches.   We are so thankful that mother and granddaughter are both doing … Continue reading →

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