Quilted Coasters

This weekend was very busy with household chores: cleaning, dishes, laundry (the boring stuff!).  But I did manage to spend some time at my sewing table and made these quilted coasters. I used cotton and linen fabrics, and I love how they look together. The linen offers a great contrast to the cotton fabric and at the same time coordinates very well. But above all, these little coasters will help save my furniture from pesky water rings.  I just need to get everyone to use them...

Martha.

The Begining...



Always make time to smell the roses....



After much hesitation, I finally decided to start a blog. Wow, I did it. I did it!

2011 has been a year of changes, loses and heart ache. I lost my mom this spring to breast cancer. It all happened so sudden and unexpected. I still can not believe she is gone. Her premature departure made me think how fragile life is and the importance of seizing every moment. For a long time I have been wrapped up in the routine of work and kept wishing I had more time be creative. However, I never seemed to find the time or the right moment. I finally realized that I have to make the time to do the things I love and enjoy life along the way.

Life can be hectic and overwhelming at times, but we should always make time to stop and smell the roses.

Martha