This month for our McKinney Marthas get together, we made a log cabin block. The log cabin really is a relatively simple block to sew, although looking at it you may not think so. If you’re interested in how to do it, let me know and I’ll make a quick video tutorial.
Here is one table of chicas working:
The other table declined a photo opportunity 
I think they were afraid I would blog about ‘em! Imagine that.
Here are the blocks everyone made. I think they turned out fantastic!
And here is a funny picture of “Sister Mary Sara Paigey.” That’s what we call her when we are taking off her shirt off for a bath because she looks like a nun.
The other day I thought Kate was taking a while in the potty so I went to check on her. I found her reading “Technology Review!” ha.
Have a great week!
My sweet little crafter wanted to make Valentines for her preschool friends.
Kate was in charge of gluing, glittering, and coloring. After days and days and DAYS, she proudly finished her Valentines.
We snazzed up these soap dispensers for her teachers by peeling off the plastic label and mod-podging the designs on. I got the idea here!
Kate’s Valentine’s party was so sweet and she has been keeping her treasured Valentines close:
Someone else was pretty excited to be in the middle of everything and everyone at the party:
Voting is up for this week’s SYTYC challenge, “For You!” Go pick your favorite 
I can’t wait until the tutorials pop up for some of these!
Last year our craft group, McKinney Marthas, met once a month to gab, eat chocolate, drink wine, and make something. Christmas Countdown Blocks, Halloween Candy Jars, Chalkboard Plates, Glass Etching, etc…
This year I wanted the group to have a clearer focus so we’re having a quilting bee (squeal)! Last night was our first meeting of the year and it was a blast. Most of the group are newbie quilters, so we started with a basic block, a 9 patch:
Everyone did a terrific job making their first block (next time I’ll have to remember to snap more pictures). Each month we’ll make a different block pattern (log cabin, chevron, etc) so by the end of the year we’ll have a fun sampler quilt.
I loved looking at the fabrics people chose for their quilts! I was a little worried about fitting 12 people and their sewing machines in my dining room and hallway. But we managed and didn’t even blow a circuit. Thank you, surge protectors
If you have been thinking about starting a craft group, I would really recommend it. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Sarah hosts a craft group as well and has a *ton* of great ideas.
