joyful dog quilts

Christmas at “Joyful Dog, Quilts”

Hello Everyone!

It’s been a while. A trip to St. Louis, a craft show and Christmas has taken we away from writing but I am ready to get back to writing. It has been a busy, joyful time. The house is Christmas ready but still struggling with buying presents. Just can’t find the right gifts this year.Continue reading “Hello Everyone!”

Weekend

It has been a long weekend. Working toward financial independence is very hard work. Spent the weekend sewing and cleaning. I’m getting ready for a craft show on December 3rd and still fighting to get a story in by tomorrow. The best part? Enjoying every second.

Labels

I just ordered labels for Joyful Dog Quilts. I am beyond excited. Joyful Healing, financial freedom and doing what I love. Win win for the night!

Market Bags

I am selling these for $19.99. I have enjoyed setting the goal and finishing these. It always feels like a win. Bio mom said I’d never do anything. I love this!!

Mindset

Before I started “Joyful Dog Quilts”, a friend and I discussed commission work. I said I would never do it because it makes me nervous and stressed. Well, last night, my cousin asked about bags. My first reaction was no but then we talked and I have an idea what to do. Labels were theContinue reading “Mindset”

It has been a tough week for blogging and my new business. Just too many demands and I need to refocus on these projects. Goal tomorrow is to finish a market bag, cut out two more and a purse Also, do two lessons on blogging for beginners. And some more work on the fabric storage.Continue reading “Joyful Dog Quilts”

Work

Got to do some work on “Joyful Dog Quilts” projects today. Also did house cleaning. It has been three days of not much to say, I’m afraid. I have been focusing on healing and cleaning. I want so much more done right now but it will get there. I just wanted it done by OctoberContinue reading “Work”

Oh no!

My work computer bit the dust. I am struggling with just my phone so I had to make a quick decision. I ended up buying a computer on a 12 month interest free as long as it is paid off. I needed to take a leap of faith and am going to use it toContinue reading “Oh no!”

Prototype

Today I finished a market bag. Tomorrow, I will make notes about things that need to be done with the pattern for next time. I have always thrown things together and worry about quality later. If something wasn’t done well and no one wanted it, then I fulfilled my prophecy that I would fail. I’mContinue reading “Prototype”