Traffic

As I sit in my truck in the parking lot of my husband's work, I realize that it is going to be next to impossible to get out on to the road. It is a Friday evening and everyone is gearing to head home for the weekend. The road ahead of me is packed with cars and even more people are walking to their vehicles to begin the same venture as myself. Then I realize that not only WILL I get out but there is a fun little pattern happening before my eyes. Each car on the road is letting out one of the cars from the parking lot.... Then that car from the parking lot is pausing so a car from the opposite lot can exit as well. Typically this is what you see on a military base and it was nice to see that even though the work week was finished and it was time to head home to family and friends.... that the military family can still pay it forward without blinking an eye!

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Finished Projects - Geico and Mapron

Awe the Mapron (Man Apron).... This one was a labor of love. It was made using Air Force, Army, and Marine themed fabrics. I call it 'United We Cook'

Even added some loops to each side for tools and utensils!
Makes a great gift for the hard to shop for man in your life. Use for working in the garage, grilling on the barbecue, and dress up your manly helper at any craft show.
Wide 34in (87cm)
Long 15.5in (4cm)
Straps 32in (82cm)ea
Just listed for $25

Now on to a project I am elated to showcase. It turned out better than I ever expected. My son's idea (as read here) was to make a car blanket seeing as how Geico is an insurance company. My oldest daughter helped pick out all the fabric and my job was to cut, piece, and sew. I started on it last night and didn't expect to be finished until today or even this evening.

Everything just fell into place perfectly. The fabric was cooperative, sewing machine didn't give me heart ache, and the bobbin was wound to the perfect tension. I think it took me about an 1-2 hours from start to finish. A record for me for sure.

I am so excited ! I hope you guys love it as much as I do. I can't wait until it finds a new home. I know whom ever purchases this quilt will cherish it for a long time.
Just listed in my shop for $40

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Finding fun in new ideas.

During the Air show this past April I got a bag filled with promo related items from various businesses. One of the things I acquired was this yellow, black, and green bandanna from Geico. I actually came across it again the other day when I was cleaning out my 'Collect-All' closet. I opened the plastic and an idea popped into my head.

I had to use this to make something super fun for my etsy shop!! That was the easy part.... But WHAT was I going to make? I showed hubby my find and he was at the same loss as I. So I asked the kids. They were the brains behind the wonderful idea.....

Off we headed to Joann's to gather the fabrics we needed. Here is a glimps into the future.... So what do think we will be making? Please post a comment and let me know.

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