tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9962395349348019402024-03-13T17:39:00.103-06:00Grizz 'n' DoveJust two Midwest natives hanging out in the Big Sky... These are our adventures 'n' creationsHeidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-35519699785715049332013-09-23T04:00:00.000-06:002013-09-23T04:00:00.940-06:00Just A Reminder: Moving the Blog
We've moved!
In real life and in bloggy land.
From Montana to South Dakota.
From "Grizz 'n' Dove" to "On the Banks of Frog Creek"
Please Join Us!
http://banksoffrogcreek.blogspot.com
Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-13526324627648353652013-09-21T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-21T06:00:00.233-06:00The Time Has Come...
We are in the process of moving from Montana to South Dakota. We have loved our time in the Big Sky Country and we met so many great friends while living there. However, it was time to head back to our rural roots in SD... where we can be closer to family and enjoy some good ol' country living.
Since we are transitioning in our real lives, I thought it was time to transition here in Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-8242055883676824782013-09-19T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-19T06:00:03.557-06:00Warning: Lots of Peanut Pictures
Little girl is growing up. Here she is with Daddy's hat, thinking that "life is sooo tough" after eating, and hanging out outside while Daddy is practicing his archery. She still loves the jumperoo and the bouncy chair AND she is even tolerating the swing... as she grows up, she is more willing to put up with things she may not like as much... well, until she's tired, and then anything we do Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-13599302284743255782013-09-17T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-17T06:00:12.180-06:00A Bit Past 5 Months
Smiley girl is a couple weeks past 5 months. She's growing, growing, growing!
She is getting so much more coordinated... well, you know, coordinated for a 5 month old :) She's turning and reaching for things she wants and she's getting up on her hands and knees! I just know that she'll be crawling soon!
Finally, we got a decent picture of her little teethies that have been in for Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-75609670666355270922013-09-12T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-12T06:00:01.176-06:00Two Baby Quilts
Both of these baby quilts have been finished for quite awhile, but I haven't posted about them yet! They are both made of 5" patchwork with a 4" border; they are quilted on my simple Brother with a walking foot about 1/4" from each seam.
Low Volume Vintage Sheets
The patchwork was a giveaway win and then I used my own stash for the border and binding. I found the perfect Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-14661710944712273502013-09-10T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-10T06:00:14.547-06:00Bored is not in my vocabulary!
But, one day, I was bored (gasp ~ horror ~ shame).
You see, I was waiting for the weekend sales at JoAnns to purchase a few items so I could continue sewing the one project that I had going on... which meant that I didn't have anything to work on! The dishes were done and the laundry was put away, and I didn't know what to do with myself!
Grizz is usually the antsy one who gets boredHeidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-53473270851816796282013-09-09T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-09T06:00:04.429-06:00Antique Store Sale! Craigslist is an amazing thing, isn't? We have been able to sell some furniture, and it lets me know about garage sales... AND it informs me about sales at local antique stores! Woot!
Case in point: a vender in a downtown shop was selling out... everything in his booth was 50% off - BUT the Christmas things and linens were 75% off! I'm not kidding... vintage linens were 75% off :) I was a Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-88872712528876354192013-09-05T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-05T06:00:07.088-06:00Throwback Thursday
More pictures from the aunt!
These will be the last Throwbacks for awhile, but eventually I hope to start scanning more once I get my old photo albums from my parents' house. Then you can see me in all my glory... sports, dress-up, pigs, clothing projects, etc ;)
A cousin's wedding.
I was the flower girl!
Mom and Grandma made my dress :)
Ohp, there's another cousin...
And Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-79049186873430150332013-09-03T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-06T11:36:01.190-06:00Hand-Pieced Quilt Along... Finally Finished
Way back in January 2012 (yikes), I started Erin's Hand-Pieced Quilt Along. I loved it! It gave me something to look forward to each Friday when she posted the next block. Well, I had the top pieced together last summer, and this summer, I finally decided to get it quilted and bound. This WIP is finally finished.
Here it is!
It will hang in my sewing/craft room someday, and I Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-57073428731454876822013-09-02T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-02T06:00:03.892-06:00September Goal
It's about that time to make my September goal!
It's another small one due to our upcoming move, but I want to take these fabrics (JoAnns) and make this with it...
A Bright Corner's Holly Jolly Tree Skirt pattern
... it will be a wedding present for a lovely friend! I'll only be able to get the top pieced and the binding cut, but I hope to have that done by the end of the Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-705611333560235942013-09-01T06:00:00.000-06:002013-09-01T06:00:02.681-06:00I Just Couldn't Resist
I know, I know... I'm moving in less than a month (and switching blogs at the same time... more on that later, though!), and my sewing machine transitions between the ironing board and the floor... but I just couldn't help myself!
I've twisted myself into another blog hop "Let's Twist to the 60's with Batiks!"... this time we're being cheered on by Miss Mary! Many thanks to Madame Samm Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-5522173190814153872013-08-29T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-29T06:00:04.337-06:00Throwback Thursday
This past winter, when we were in Washington, an aunt dug out some old pictures and started handing them out. They make me smile, so they're today's bloggy subject :)
One summer, when I was in elementary school (in the 90s), we had a very wet Spring. The local lake started to flood, along with the many, many sloughs in the area. The lake actually never went back to its original size, and Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-30033733168339808832013-08-28T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-28T06:00:00.041-06:00LAST DAY! Hexie Queen Blog Hop
It's the last day, so be sure to soak it in... enjoy some *Hexie Inspiration* by hopping along with these ladies - and if you missed it, here's a link to my hexie post from last week :)
Wednesday, August 28
Adventurous Quilter
Scraps of Life
Sew and Sow Farm
Kwilty Pleasures
Just Sew Quilter
Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-55567469540053500732013-08-27T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-27T06:00:06.998-06:00Hexie Queen Blog Hop - Day 6
Enjoy some *Hexie Inspiration* by hopping along with these ladies - and if you missed it, here's a link to my hexie post from last week :)
Tuesday, August 27
We Shall Sew
Life@RuffHaven
Pieced Brain
Den Syende Himmel
Creatin’ in the Sticks
Meadowbrook
&Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-52207992203887400312013-08-26T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-26T06:00:06.487-06:00 Hexie Queen Blog Hop - Day 5
Enjoy some *Hexie Inspiration* by hopping along with these ladies - and if you missed it, here's a link to my hexie post from last week :)
Monday, August 26
Scrapbook-ChickaDoodle
Kathys Quilts
A Quilt and a Prayer
I Piece 2 - Mary
Life, Quilts and a Cat, too
Quarter Incher
Sew Much 2 Luv
Kwilt KrazyHeidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-75165899580393979502013-08-25T15:29:00.000-06:002013-08-25T15:29:11.931-06:00August Goal Reached
My August Goal (of piecing the blocks together into this quilt top) is finished and photographed!
I have been working on piecing this top all summer, and I think I will add a border or two to it once my fabric stash and I are reunited this fall after our big move.
In my head, the neutral diagonals were going to pop more. However, I wanted to use all the colorful and neutral scraps Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-81629735300339894832013-08-23T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-23T06:00:08.167-06:00Hexie Queen Blog Hop - Day 4
Enjoy some *Hexie Inspiration* by hopping along with these ladies - and if you missed it, here's a link to my hexie post from Wednesday :)
Friday, August 23
Sew Peace to Peace
Quilt Crossing
sarah did it!
Jane’s Quilting
Life in the Scrapatch
Lixie Makes It
Creative Notions
Modern Handcraft
Feathered Nest Studio
Moneik Quilts
Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-74899038891226030042013-08-22T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-22T06:00:11.324-06:00Hexie Queen Blog Hop - Day 3
Enjoy some *Hexie Inspiration* by hopping along with these ladies - and if you missed it, here's a link to my hexie post from yesterday :)
Thursday, August 22
Negligent Style
Sue Mac Seeds
The Tilted Quilt
Julia Plunket – Sew We Quilt
Just Let Me Quilt
More Stars in Comanche
Be a Quilter
Sew Me Something Good
Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-3895377447838229852013-08-20T22:00:00.000-06:002013-09-06T11:37:14.509-06:00Hexie Queen Blog Hop: The Hexie Skirt
Well, the day is here, and I am officially participating in my very first blog hop! Welcome to "Grizz 'n' Dove!"
The Hexie Skirt
With this project, I was able to kill two birds with one stone... well, really three birds with one stone!
I love sewing scrappy hexagons, so I've had some hexies already stitched and lying around that really needed to be made into something.
Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-53891288852821418602013-08-20T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-20T06:00:07.579-06:00Be A Hexie Queen Blog Hop Starts Today!
Enjoy some *Hexie Inspiration* by hopping along with these ladies - and then come back tomorrow for my hexie post (I'll give you a hint and tell you there will be some Peanut sightings...)
Tuesday, August 20
Debby Kratovil Quilts
Linda’s Quilt Mania
Thimblemouse and Spouse
BumbleberryStitches
Sew IncrediblyHeidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-78195634453754930142013-08-19T11:31:00.002-06:002013-08-19T13:16:34.077-06:00Studio Spotlight
Jennifer over at Ellison Lane Quilts is having a "Studio Spotlight" series and has encouraged us to all share our "studios"...
Well, let's just say that ever since Peanut arrived and initially took over our 2nd bedroom (which used to be my sewing space), my sewing machine has been hopping around the apartment. For awhile, I was on the kitchen table, but then the kitchen table was sent Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-30426234260491930152013-08-17T10:03:00.001-06:002013-08-17T10:03:49.797-06:00Just a Few Thrifty Finds For the most part (big grin), I've been really good about limiting my time going to garage sales and thrift stores. Temptation is hard to conquer when you're staring at a perfect thing-a-ma-gig for that perfect project you just imagined while looking at the said thing-a-ma-gig (know what I'm saying?), so I've been trying to limit temptation by just not going...
But, I can't be super-woman Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-40723041985778275002013-08-12T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-12T06:00:06.923-06:00Another Win!
It really has been a lucky summer for me! Here is my latest win from bloggy giveaways!
Amanda Murphy is the designer of all the wonderful projects in Modern Holiday. It was so fun to page through and dream of everything that I can sew once I'm reunited with my fabric in a month or two :) Amanda hosted a blog-book-tour, and I won my copy from Sherri at A Quilting Life. Thank you to bothHeidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-52509467992007803632013-08-09T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-09T06:00:05.529-06:00Insta-Baby-Friday
Just a few Baby pics from Instagram :)
A few Sundays ago, we headed out to the mountains. Grizz needed to set his game cam, and Peanut and I just hung out near the vehicle. It's always nice to get out in the fresh mountain air!
Just hanging out with Daddy and trying to eat her entire hand...
... we prefer her chewing on a teething toy over her hand!
A jackrabbit onHeidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-996239534934801940.post-58155703562791833202013-08-08T06:00:00.000-06:002013-08-08T06:00:13.434-06:004 Months - 4 Months - 4 Months
Time Flies! Our little Peanut is 4 months old :) She may not be growing as quickly, but her brain has definitely been ticking with how much she has learned this past month!
We have our doctors appointment later this morning, which will include her second round of shots. I'm a little nervous just because on top of the shots, she's teething! I suspect we'll have one sleepy and Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381910903950287653noreply@blogger.com0