Duck!

Duck... Spring is coming!I took this photo at the Bishop City Park in Bishop ,CA. last week,
Don't you just love those shadows?
They make me want to sing" Six little ducks that I once knew..."

Too Soon?

I am starting to think I may have started my tomato seeds a bit too soon. This is how big they were on January 21st. This is my first sprout of cabbage. Cute huh?

This is that cabbage today...

and take a look at my tomatoes.

That giant lily pad like leave on the right is a pumpkin plant I have named it Audrey I.

I expect it to say"Feed me Seymour" any day now,

The scary thing is... I can't really leave them outside 'till June.

It's gonna be a jungle in here.

It is hard to be a farmer in snow country. ;-)

How are things growing for you?

Olympic Progress

I am so shocked at how long it has been since my last post. I am blaming it on NBC. I love watching the Olympics and I try not to miss much but I am extremely frustrated with NBC's coverage. I feel like I am being teased endlessly. I just want to see the whole event without interruption. I have started pushing the mute button when the commercials come on, which is like every 3 minutes!Ugh!
I can't stay up that late, I am an in bed by 10 and up at 6 kinda girl.

OK... now that I have purged a bit of frustration I can say that I have been busy with many projects I have made a new apron using a pattern from one of my favorite designers, Heather Bailey. It is her Daily Spice pattern and it went together so quick and easy I plan to make a few more.

This isn't your average apron... this one has style. I adore the waistband.
I just need to make some fabric choices. That is the hard part.

Remember all those Pink Granny Squares I made awhile back?They have become this pretty little crib blanket. Almost done.

I made these Granny Squares while watching the Olympics. I used my new favorite color scheme. What's missing? hmmm...

Ah! Solid Granny's that is just what it needs.

Now I need to connect them and maybe I will add a border... I don't know. I have also started a 9- patch quilt using scrap fabric and I have two dolls in the works. Today I think I will sew as it is starting to snow again.

I wonder what Olympic event is on right now?

I just can't keep away!

Hope you are having a great day.

Cabin of the Dolls

It is snowing here again and I have been working on one of my favorite new projects, Rag Dolls. My hubby thinks I shouldn't call them that...kind of low brow I guess. What do you think? They really aren't literally made of rags but I don't know what else to call them other than their given names...which I give them!

Such as...
Bernadette... a fearless free spirit who has become Pasquali Rumpus's Mascot. Bernadette is prototype #4 and she is staying with me.

I am still working on her original gown.

This is Josie. She is an outdoorsy kinda girl.

Here she is awaiting her final sutures and flowing locks.
She is cute even without hair... gotta Sinead O'Connor thing goin'
I always thought Sinead was gorgeous.

There she goes...weave is in place.I wonder what she wants to wear?

Meet Tavia... I believe she may be a Scottish lass.

Smooch! ;0)

Pillow Progress

Today the sun is shining, the sky is clear blue and I have had a very productive morning. Basically it is a good day. I have gone through all of my U.F.O.'s (un finished objects) and decided which ones to concentrate on and my "stash spots" have been organized. Everything is in its place, I even vacuumed. :-)
I have completed a couple U.F.O's this week and they are now for sale at my shop.

The Valentine Pillow...
women in love...

the back. Sigh.

The "Pom-Pom Pillow"... I don't know what to call this one. I know I love it though, it is hard not to just throw it on my bed.

The flower has been hand embroidered and the pink velvet ribbon is vintage.

Here is a shot of the back. That Chartreuse and pink fabric is amazing...a little bit "Seussy".

now it's time to go mess up my house! ;-)

Let the Good Times Roll

2010 seems like it is going to be a great year for Pasquali Rumpus. Business in the Tie Dye department has been picking up and receiving photos from our customers has turned out to be one of the most enjoyable things.

Look at this sweet little man below, his name is Jack. He is just 8 months old and he is already modeling.The Rainbow Onesie his Mama bought from us looks fantastic on him. Just look at those thighs... I love 'em.
We had the pleasure of making two matching Tie Dyed Mardi Gras Onesies for a pair of twins who will be sporting them in a Parade in Mobile Alabama.
Meet Savannah and Grayson...


OH my...
they are too cute, way too cute!



Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

Distraction

The last few weeks I have been crocheting my son an afghan. I have titled it "Candy Stripe".

He wanted me to make it colorful, no problem there.

I started to get bored a few days ago due to the endless "single crochet" stitch I chose...so I made a few of these
Patriotic Granny's...

St. Patty's Granny Squares...

Ohhh maybe pinks...Valentine's?

After making Granny's for awhile I started this...I don't know what it is yet... with a pattern new to me,"Shells and Lace". I have been having so much fun with it!
Sorry Candy Stripe, I'll get back to you soon...maybe ;-)

A Walk in Wonderland

After several days and nights of this...

my neighbors roof looks like this.
My backyard looks like this.

and the view from my sewing machine looks like this.

When the sun came out my hubby and I decided to take advantage of the break in the weather and take a walk to the Post Office, Bank and Market.

When we were leaving the house I discovered my front door looked like this.

The parking lot looked like this...

and this...
Here is the roof of another neighboring building. I love how the snow stayed up on those chimney caps like dollops of whipped cream.

In the foreground is the roof of our garage.

I shot this photo on our walk, that little blower is trying so hard to get the snow up over that huge snowbank.

Here is another example of how much we love our bears.

Mama Bear is having a rough one, but we had wonderful walk through our Winter Wonderland.