On to the next set...

The first set of string blocks are now complete and have found their place on Em's bed.  Coordinating pillow shams from left over scraps of the quilts.  Somehow they complete the whole 'day bed' look Em was going for.  I get a smile on my face every time I see the girls enjoying their room even more.  All the work making things just like they wanted was surely well worth it.

Now off to work on the second set for little B and her bed.

And to enjoy the windows being open this morning before the heat sets in.

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Strings...

From this

to this

all inspired by this wonderful tutorial.

It was a wonderful way to spend the weekend.  Finally sitting down with all the scraps and leftovers from the girls quilts to make a few additions to add to their beds.  It was quite wonderful to start on something that really didn't take a lot of planning or thought to complete.  More pics to be shared soon.

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For the love of blueberries...

Finally a morning where the temps were cooler.  I only had to get up at the crack of dawn for it.  But I toughed it out and did it.  There was a small window of opportunity to have the windows open and actually do some baking.  And why not when there are gorgeous, sweet blueberries staring you in the face every time you open the fridge.  So from those sweet, juicy berries came about a few treats.

First was this awesome little tart that takes no time to make.  Seriously.  So dang easy to make.

Then there were a few other little treats.

*Blueberry pancakes with crumpled up bacon in them and drenched in syrup.

(can there honestly be anything better in the world!  NO.)

*Blueberry muffins

*Fruit salad with blueberries 

Another trip to the store for more blueberries may need to be accomplished sometime this week.

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