Where did the time go!!!!

Wow I cannot believe I have been gone for such a long time!!! Life got so busy.

Its been 2 years!!! Really!!!

So whats been happening!!

I became a GRANDMA, and its the best thing ever.

I continue to sew and in fact I have been sewing a lot, especially now that I have a grand daughter, I finally am able to make and sew girl things, talk about a lot of pink.  I hope to add lots of photos soon of what I have been sewing, so check back often.

I have been sewing so much for this little peanut!!! She is not this small anymore .

After quite a bit of encouragement I opened an etsy shop, that has  also been keeping me busy.  I am selling all sorts of hand made pretties,  so check it out and give me some love!!! Sugar and Spice By Sam

Bonnets–Horse Ear Bonnets, Fly Bonnets

I have two favorite hobbies!   If you follow my blog you will know it is sewing and horse riding!!!
So I found a way to combine the two, sort of!
During certain times of the year, riding a horse can become a bit of a challenge due to flies, mosquitoes, gnats you name it.  I looked into buying a crochet Horse Fly bonnet for my horse to wear, which has ears in it to protect the horse from flying insects gnawing at their ears!  To be honest the choices and styles are a little limited.  I was not that keen on the Fly Bonnets available, they were a little boring.
So like anyone that can sew I decided to make my own Fly Bonnet!



Talk about fun, the possibilities are endless and over the course of a few months I have made quite a few!

Basic Bonnets

Then the Fly Bonnets got a little Fancy!!!

If you would like to see more check out Dapple Grey Mare Designs on Facebook and don’t forget to like the page!!!

Time Flies when your having fun - Horse Ear Bonnets, Sewing, Horse Riding and Hatching Chicks!

Gosh where did the time go,

I have been so busy that I really have not had time to blog,

During the winter I did quite a bit of sewing and took part in an instagram sew along making Lori Holts Christmas quilt. I still have to finish off the border but I hope to get it done before this Christmas!  Check out UKMUMINUSA on instagram to see some of my photos.

Winter when you have horses and live in Minnesota can be difficult, not much riding and a lot of work, but still fun,

Then spring came along and it was time to get things sorted around our little farm.

I hatched a batch of chickens in May and tonight the last of my 2nd hatch,  hatched.

I have been riding a lot and it just makes me feel great, I am in my happy place when I ride.

I took part in a travelling quilt with the fabulous and so talented ladies in The stars in their eyes bee group. And my quilt came back, it just needs to be put together!

I have started making Horse fly ear bonnets, so quite a bit of sewing going on!
So lots going on and I hope to blog more often but can't promise I will!!!

One of the Horse Ear Bonnets I made, for more info and to see more photos check out
Dapple Grey Mare Designs and to see even more and some horses in their bonnets check out Dapple Grey Mare Designs on Facebook.

My girl Ruby !