Doodletopia Fairies

I have never claimed to be an artist.  Well maybe once.  There was that summer that I painted rocks up in the 1000 islands and I swear I was having an out of body experience and that my sister Betsy, the artistic one, had take over my hands.

Doodletopia Fairies help you bring out the artistic side. The author covers all aspects of drawing fairies and shows you the shapes, wings and clothing you need.  It is a great book for beginners and could even be a go to book for other types of drawings.  I would recommend this book for doodlers and artists !!

Book Review #2

When you are reading books for the sole purpose to post a book review, you read books a bit differently.  This book is called Shaken and it's by Tim Tebow.

I wasn't exactly sure what to expect since I am not a huge football fan.  I knew of him and that he played football and was religious.  I think I read somewhere that he doesn't believe in sex before marriage.  You don't hear that much lately.

His book started out with his thoughts on the ups and downs of life and how he handles them through his strong beliefs in God and God's plan for him.  Thorough out this book, Tim describes many people he has met on his journey that are struggling with life and death.  Their beliefs remind him how thankful he is and how putting your trust in God's plan is the way to live the life he has chosen.

This book was written very simply in that it was easy to read and would appeal to all ages.  I feel like I got to know him a bit more and appreciate the amount of strength and determination he has to put his faith in the Lord.

Book Review

I have recently started a Little Free Library at the office where I work.  One suggestion was to join blogging for books as a great resource for books to add to the library.  Part of the deal is you review the book.  Here we go:


The first book I received was Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes.  I admit I have seen the movie and remember it as a bit boring.  This book is not at all like the movie.  It's even more boring if that is possible.  It's about a restoration of an old house in Tuscany. It includes recipes, gardening directions, weather reports, menus, etc.  It wasn't at all what I was expecting and quite honestly I did not finish it.  I will put this book in my Little Free Library in the hopes that someone will find it to their liking.  

Handmade Travel Bags

How can it be February already???

Oh February....How I love thee.......It's Quilt Retreat month at the Woodcliff Hotel and Spa.  It is put on by my favorite quilt shop Ivy Thimble Quilt Shop.   I am busy busy busy getting all my projects ready to pack up and bring for the 4 day sewing extravaganza !!!  More later...........

January Block

I am starting off the new year with my quilt squares hanging on my front door.  I originally made these for Mom to hang on her door when she lived in Wegmans Cottages.  I struggled with this block only using the letters JAN so I found smaller letters and spelled it all out......More than a year has passed and I don't like it anymore.  LOL  go figure !!

My Bag Phase

I have only recently realized my obsession with bags. Tote bags. Small zipper bags. Big shopping bags. I have so many. Can you have too many?  Here is a photo journal of just "some" of the bags I have made recently.

Ok so maybe it's not just a phase.............