mother’s day is just around the corner (may 13th!) and with a little planning ahead, there’s still plenty of time to order a little handmade goody for your sweet mom! here are a few of my favorite picks. what are you planning for mother’s day?

pssst- don’t miss last week’s mother’s day card roundup!

1) plantable mother’s day card | $4.50
2) gift soap | 10.95
3) organic burp cloths | $30
4) mama and baby birdie vase | $44
5) candy caramel truffles | $11
6) french macaroons | $35
7) hand built mug | $24

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mark your calendars, mother’s day is just around the corner! it’s sunday, may 13 to be exact. which gives you just enough time to skip the big box stores and order a handmade card for your sweet mom! after all, she did carry you around in her belly for nine months. it’s the least that you could do! :)

mother’s day card – baby head – $4

happy mother’s day letterpress card – $5.50

mom jeans – $4

my life would suck without you. – $3

dear mom, you are wonderful – $5

letterpress mom bouquet – $4.75

best mom ever – $8

printable mother’s day card – $4.50

mother’s day card – squeeze – $4

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speaking of quilting moms, is my mom. you’ve met her before, but just recently she started her very own blog! i think you’ll enjoy it.

a stitch in time is all about nurturing creativity and inspiration. she posts diy tutorials, videos, free patterns, reviews books and more! you can learn how to tie a quilter’s knot, meet her backyard chickens (some of them used to be mine!) and even see her beautiful pincushion collection. my all time favorite diy that she’s shared was this tutorial on how to cover furniture with fabric (like the stepping stool above). not to be biased, but i think my mom is pretty awesome. you can visit her new etsy shop, facebook fan page and even follow her on twitter. you go, mom. i love you!

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happy friday, friends! mother’s day is this weekend (don’t forget!) and so i’ve decided to dedicate today’s posts to mom’s everywhere. first up, i would like you to meet someone: a wisonsin mom.

it’s been my absolute pleasure to have my friend julia stay with me this week as she house hunts in the area. the mister has been gone for some bike races, so having company has been so lovely! soon after we got to talking, i found out that her mom is an avid reader of ghtr (cue melting heart) and that she’s also an avid quilter. so this is for you, lori- SURPRISE! aren’t her quilts beautiful? inspired by the earthy tones that surround her in the backwoods of wisconsin, her quilts take on a very natural feel that seems so cozy. so here’s to you lori, happy mother’s day from julia and i, and keep up the beautiful work!

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row 1: sterling bell flower earrings; $68. birds of america book plate; $1.

row 2: heron mineral eye shadow; $4.99. whisk print; $20.

row 3: hydrangea necklace; $110. mini creamer; $14. yarn bowl; $32.

row 4: chalk pots; $9.99. personalized heart necklace; $115.

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actually, you’ve met my mom before, but not quite like this. many of you know that she owns a quilt shop, and that all of my creative qualities are directly derived from her- as she’s a total creative genius! she’s recently started making some quick videos featuring the latest additions to her shop, and i think they are such a good idea (plus i love to see how cute she is). in the video above, you’ll get to meet her and see a bit of her shop. if you see anything you like, i know they are always happy to take phone orders (i used to work there!)- just give them a call!

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so, my mom is pretty awesome.  she’s is my rock, my friend, my teacher, and the one that gives me all of my creative juices.

 
many of you might know that my mom, maxine ramey own’s a quilting & creative sewing shop in north carolina called a stitch in time.  well, we’ve all known that it was something pretty special for years now, as it is still to this day the most beautiful shop i’ve ever been in.  and you know what? quilt sampler thinks so, too!

 
her shop is featured in this quarter’s quilt sampler magazine where they feature the best and most beautiful quilt shops all across the country.  yeah for you, mom!  isn’t her shop pretty? if you want to see more, you can find an entire shop tour on video by going to her website.

 
and there she is, in all her beauty!

>>i’ve made each of these photos larger than usual, so you can view them bigger by clicking on them. you might have to grab your bifocals, but hopefully you’ll be able to read a little. :)

 
this is actually where i worked for the few years before i started ghtr, so i know first hand what a dream-like place it is.  nestled in the mountains of franklin, north carolina, it’s one shop you’ll certainly want to stop by if you’re ever in the area.  plus, there’s so much sight seeing and fun things to do around the town, you could just make a vacation out of it!

pssssst! i’m mentioned in the above article, if you click on it- can you find me? :)

 
each shop featured was to design their very own quilt and publish instructions to it, and this is the one my mom designed.  pretty, isn’t it?

she has kits available and they ship worldwide, if you would like one, just contact a stitch in time!

i love you, mom! xo, bonnie

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lisa is a stay-at-home momma of three and recently turned entrepreneur after opening her business, wicked big bibs.  she knows all about how messy little ones can be and so created the monster mess bib and the lesser messer bib.  covering from neck to knees, these are surely a mother’s best friend!  thank you lisa, for supporting ghtr!

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