It's hard to believe school is almost out.... I can hardly wait. It will be nice not to have any deadlines or projects that have to get done---no more late night trips to Walmart for supplies....for awhile anyway:)

Recently, I was out rollerblading and saw this goose and her little chicks. They were so cute, but I

was careful to use my zoom---not a good idea to mess with geese.

More photos of geese and ducks. They are really quite tame as the locals here bring 

their kids and feed them scraps of bread.

And aren't these little jelly rolls from Moda sweet? I just had to put them on a little cake plate and put them

on center stage. More on Moda coming up soon in a future post, so check 

back soon !

I am so proud of myself--I just finished my first laminated fabric project. Honestly, I have been lusting after laminated fabric for some time, but hadn't bought any yet. I saw this "Going Coastal" fabric recently and it just had to come home with me (it matches my summery outdoor pillows oh so nicely:)

Anyway, mosey on over to Lila Tuellers blog at : http://lilatuellerdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/05/free-trash-stashers-pattern.html

She has generously offered this "Trash Stasher" pattern for free!!

so, I just had to jump right in. I needed a new trash container for my car and this 

would also work awesome beside the sewing machine. I think I may have to make a couple more.

Also, be sure to check out Lila Tuellers line of laminated fabrics coming out--absolutely beautiful. You can find very helpful instructions on working with laminated fabrics on Lila's blog.