GINGERBREAD

I love making gingerbread houses.   They are an artistic release for me.  I haven't made one for years until last Christmas.  It helps to be retired.  These houses are made from scratch and take many hours to decorate.

You Take the Cake!

In looking through my photos I came across some of the cakes I have made for special occasions.

This cake was a fun birthday cake for my grandson, Daniel.  Since his birthday is the day before Halloween, Frankenstein was a perfect choice!

One year Daniel requested a volcano cake.  I made it with a glass container in the crater.  We were able to add water and dry ice for an amazing eruption.  I love these adorable grandchildren.  

  

Since Samuel's birthday is the day after Halloween, we often celebrate Daniel and Sam's birthdays at the same party.  I made this monkey cake for Sam's first birthday.  He really loved the cake.  The photos are hilarious.  What a little monkey he is!!!

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AFTER

Happy Halloween!

I made a dozen table runners.  Eleven were given away to family members.   I burned out after quilting eleven of them.  Mine still needs quilting.  The only positive is that my table runner will probably look better then the other eleven.  I will be able to quilt it on my long arm machine.  It is much easier to quilt on a long arm than a regular machine.  My quilting skills have improved during the past year.

Kevin and Amy's Wedding Quilt

California King sized

Quilt

Birthday Table Runner

Personalized Bath Towels

Already for a Saturday night bath!

Receiving Blankets

Crocheted edges for flannel receiving blankets.

Franklin's Scooter Quilt

Adorable little Franklin's parents love vintage Lambrettas.  

This fabric seemed like a great choice for their beautiful sweet baby.

Best Costume Award

I have been sewing dance costumes for years. I wish I had photos of many of them. My daughter requested that I make three costumes for my granddaughter, Lauren, and her two friends for dance competition this last school year. My daughter designed the costume. I had to create the pattern.  We were thrilled with the results.  The costumes actually won a trophy for "Best Costume."

Longarm Quilting Machine for my Birthday!

I got a Baby Lock Crown Jewel for my birthday. This quilt was my first machine quilt. The pattern was chosen by my daughter-in-law, Christina. She liked it on Pinterest. I was pretty pleased with the finished quilt. It is especially adorable with my grandson, Makoa lounging on it!

Joe Shmow's Quilt

My son had a great handbar mustache. 

 When I saw this cute mustache fabric I just had to make him a quilt.

Emma and Garrett's Wedding Quilt

I really enjoying quilt making. This is the first quilt I have made for our grandchildren. Emma and Garrett were married in May.   I pieced the quilt, but my niece, Dianne Kartchner quilted the quilt.