Dogs on Thursdays...DOT!

Spinning for the Tour de Fleece!

Loveley Frecklefacefibers in the colorway cherry season!

So much red is turning my eyes red!

Happy DOT!

Liquid Soap...Take 2

We're in the process of developing liquid soap....first batch didn't turn out at all.

Second batch worked out, lather's well, smells great, but too runny. Still usable but not up to the Wolfe Farms standard...

James testing the temperature.

Round three will hopefully turn out better!

Don't forget the Wolfe Farms Product Review Contest:

This is a contest to get product reviews on the website…http://wolfefarms.net.

For those of you who have ordered or used Wolfe Farms please go to the site and review the products you have used.

You will need to sign in…go to the product you have used…click write a review…then post your review!:)

Every review is an entry to win:1st prize:

4 Pack Soap of your choice!2nd prize: Soap/Lotion set!3rd prize: Soap or Lotion of your choice!Thanks a bunch and good luck!

I'll run this contest until July 18.....you have a month to enter!:)

Quilting!

Yesterday I had my first quilting lesson at Big City Fabrics, taught by Jean!

We looked at the pattern in the above book to see what we would need. I'm doing the rail fence quilt. I first got to choose the main fabric that had at least three colors in it (top big square). Next I chose coordinating fabrics to make the strips/squares. I got to learn how to measure and cut them all out. It was lunch time by then so we all sat and had lunch and chit chatted. Now was time to dig out my machine (Singer 7300)....tried to wind the bobbin and it didn't want to cooperate...she said it was the gears in the machine messed up and that I should put it to rest. We wound the bobbin on her machine so I could at least try to sew with mine. Wellllllll, I don't have a 1/4 in. foot, nor does my needle move to adjust it so I can sew that size seam. Now I was almost in tears....she went and got one of the Brother Innovis 40's for me to use. Wow weee it practically sews by itself! I practiced sewing straight lines for about 45 minutes. I think I'm straight line challenged! Finally started looking right instead of me looking like a drunk sewer! Could of used a drink about this time, lol! Had a fantastic time except for the machine fiasco...next lesson is Thursday where I start sewing the pieces together!

Birthday Party...

The candles are lit....

Making a wish!
My mom made the chocolate cake (thunder from down under) for my Grandma because she wanted what Jimmy had! She bought the coconut cake for my other Grandma ???? James went and got me an angel food cake so I'd have something I could eat plus he made yummy peaches to go on top! So good and refreshing! The beautiful roses were from Margaret, my Grandma's friend!

Enjoying opening her presents!

Jimmy and I!

Lft. to Rt. Aunt Peggy, Uncle Bill, Hazel and Margaret (Grandma's friends), Birthday Grandma, and my other Grandma. Mom's in the kitchen and Dad is sitting by the fireplace.

Fun times with family!

Got a lot of great stuff...$$$, chihuahua figurine, stain glass butterfly, cupcake candle...

Sewing....

I haven't been blogging this past week because I've been learning to sew!:)

Courtsgram (Luanne) has taught me how to sew a skirt....cherry skirt above she helped me with and the watermelon skirt below I did all by myself! I must be in a fruity mood; cherries/watermelons! Bought some cool flamingo fabric too to make another skirt. Some flannel to make Jimmy some pj pants. Also got some cool fat quarters to make some napkins...another step in being green! Just signed up for a quilt class too, which I can't wait to take!

Fuji modeling too!:) Maybe I should sew her a skirt too!:)

Off to celebrate my Grandma's and mine birthday...have a wonderful weekend!

Dogs on Thursdays...DOT!

It's Thursday again....here comes Mom with something for me to wear...

She's dressing me like a birthday clown!

4 years ago this was the best present in the world given to me....love ya Fuji!

Happy DOT!

Have a great day!

When I turned on the laptop this morning this popped up....I have the bestest hubby!

Dogs on Thursdays...DOT!

Fireworks are not a blast for pets!

Pets become frightened and frantic from the noise and run off...shelters are accustomed to receiving 4th of July dogs...Plan ahead and take some precautions:

Resist the urge to take your pet to the fireworks displays.

Do not leave your pet in the car.

Keep them indoors at home in a sheltered, quiet area.

If you know your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises consult with your vet for ways to alleviate their discomfort.

Never leave them outside unattended, even in a fenced yard.

Make sure your pets are wearing identification tags so that if they become lost they can be returned promptly.

Hope you and your pet have a safe and happy fourth of July weekend!
Happy DOT!