April Showers brought May Flowers...and a Dutch table topper, too!!

 
 
Finding new places for pots has been a delight, filling them with pretties was even more fun!


Morning's are a pleasure on our veranda as we enjoy reading, sipping a cup of coffee, watching and listening to the birds sing.

 
The Pergola is located across the street at an angle from us, perfect for gatherings. Sunday we will be planting flowers with our new neighbors, later a cookout and potluck dinner. 
 

Chris (Blog), a sweet friend who lives in The Netherlands sent me some fun pieces of fabric before we moved in September. Now, we are settled and using some of her fabric along with some of mine, I made a Dutch table topper for our kitchen. Click to enlarge for a better view :)
 


Yesterday-Kathy, myself and Helen were at Marge's house, we worked on the "Show" quilt for the Des Moines Area Quilt Guild-- that Marge (Blog) designed! Missie (Blog) came too! We had a delightful time...the quilt is beautiful. I will share more pictures close to completion.
 
Spring is with us--- for us all to enjoy!!
 
xoxox, Carolyn
 

Comments

  1. Me and My StitchesMay 14, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Glad you are settled in to your new house and have flowers blooming! The quilt looks lovely - I will look for it at the show.

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  2. Elizabeth AnnMay 14, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    My gosh! That quilt is adorable! Your gardens are beautiful, glad to see your yard guy made the move with you (I think it is a guy). Your quild quilt looks amazing, looking forward to seeing a bigger picture of it.

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  3. audreyMay 14, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Nothing like new flowers to make you feel happy about being at home. Looks like you're staying busy!

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  4. sunnyMay 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    What a lovely veranda! and your little Dutch quilt is so adorable. Glad you're getting all settled in.

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  5. Sherri FarleyMay 14, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Your flowers are lovely......love the little quilt!

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  6. Janet O.May 14, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    What a pretty place you have, Carolyn.
    You've made a very cute little Dutch quilt--love the way you fussy-cut for the windows.
    Looks like a wonderful quilt and a great group of quilters!

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  7. KyleMay 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Happy Spring. Your new yard with flowers looks like a very pretty place to enjoy a warm sunny day. Your little Dutch runner is so cute especially with your real Dutch fabric!

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  8. ChrisMay 14, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Oh wow goodmorning Carolyn! What a surprise to see that beautiful little quilt! I remember where and when I bought the fabrics, in Marken. Formely a small island with fishermen.
    Your garden is lovely and I like that Pergola very much. Alll neighbours can use it?
    Here in Holland it still looks like autumn! Cold, rainy windy. But the trees are flowering.
    Have a blessed day and receive my love!

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  9. Beehive NeedleworksMay 15, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Your new home looks ever so welcoming Carolyn...and you have a perfect spot for a morning cuppa. Gardening, in small scale, seems much more manageable, and provides extra moments for creating your lovely quilts. LOVE the Dutch table topper...and using cloth gifted from a far-away friend makes the wee quilt ever so special.
    Wishing you much joy...
    Judy xx

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  10. ChrisMay 15, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Happy Spring Carolyn! It looks like you have some wonderful outdoor areas in your new home.
    Gorgeous projects too.

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  11. RuthMay 15, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Lovely spring pictures! I love it that your guild is hand quilting a quilt for their show. Not many guilds do that any more, although I do know of a couple here in Texas that do.

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  12. DonieneMay 15, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Carolyn, your yard and neighborhood is just lovely! so nice on a spring day!! The little Dutch quilt is darling!!! How fun to spend time with friends quilting!!

    Have a blessed day!

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  13. Kindred QuiltsMay 15, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    What gorgeous flowers and containers you have for your pretties! Piney Ridge does it again! Love the little Dutch quilt... any quilt with houses become favorites!

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  14. DollZandThingZMay 15, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    The table topper is wonderful! Your veranda is really very nice. Everything does look spring-like and so lovely! What a pretty post..made me smile!

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  15. Aunt 'ReenMay 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    So nice to see your lovely flowers and yard adornments again - beautiful!
    Your Dutch table topper is darling! Love those fussy cut window peeks on the houses. How wonderful to have that special fabric from the Netherlands for this table topper.
    It's wonderful to see pictures of you quilting with your friends. Very happy your move has been so wonderful!

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  16. MaryMay 16, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Your spring plantings are gorgeous, and I love the work you did on your table topper.

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  17. baukjeMay 18, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Your tabletopper is just GORGEOUS. I came over from Chris' blog.

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  18. CarinMay 20, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    The garden looks so pretty with all the flowers. I love the Dutch quilt you made .... I know that fabric :-)

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  19. Sheri in IowaMay 21, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    The DM guild quilt looks wonderful. So neat to see your patio all deck out in flowers.

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  20. MariaMay 28, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Sew nice to see you settled into your new home Carolyn.. Your little Dutch quilt is gorgeous..Hope it does well in the show.

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  21. JackieJune 6, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Hi there Carolyn,
    It looks you have settled in since the last time I came by to visit. I hope you are enjoying your new home.
    Blessings:)
    Jackie

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  22. Denise :)June 9, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Yay for May flowers!! They are beautiful -- as are the faces around your quilting frame! :)

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