It arrived…my prize from the Amy Butler Midwest Modern contest. The fabric is super fun, but I have NO CLUE how to read patterns! So I guess I am going to be learning. The patterns I received look beautiful and the software looks amazing. The software has lots of patterns that you can customize and…
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Crazy to think this time last year I just tossing around the idea of stepping back from shooting sessions and begin doing some teaching…I also had no idea we were going to become a family of 6! Well, over the weekend I wrapped up the 6th and final SnapShop of the year. I have really…
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I love all these photos! Amazing job! Where in the world can I find that cute stripey-polkadot with pom-pom scarf? It’s absolutely adorable!
Leanne – I have no idea where they got the scarf…it is super cute!
very cool models. can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with the funky camera, i’m asking for a cool strap for christmas.
Awesome!!!! I wish my kids were that cooperative in pics! I’m asking for the strap for my birthday. But, had forgotten the website. Thanks for the reminder.
This is very random and has nothing to do with this post, but I was wondering: Are you going to post pics of your “new” kitchen? I loved the backsplash and light fixture so I’d love to see it all! Just curious… 
Jamie – Yes, I am going to post pictures, but the kitchen isn’t finished yet. I bought hardware to install on the drawers and cabinets, but haven’t had time to put it up. I also have stuff to hang on the walls…probably won’t finish it until Christmas Gathering! I will post pictures when it is done though!
Thanks, Ashley, for an awesome day! Not only did I have an amazing time AND accomplish my goal of being able to finally shoot manually, but you also blessed me with the gift of a kid-free day with other great moms. Your teaching style was able to finally flip that switch and give me a lightbulb moment where everything about shooting manually made sense. I’m excited to get some more practice in and see what I can come up with.
love the picture of the feet:) i cant WAIT to take one of your snap shops!
Ashley, Great Pics and Great Times!!!! I was going to post some of mine on my blog but….after seeing yours maybe I shouldn’t HA!! Such a helpful course!!!
Thanks so much for the great class! I can’t wait to get started practicing.
Great models! They are totally stylin’!
Ashley, The kids had a BLAST! (amazingly, even the boys) They were so sticky from the lollipops! Love your pics sooo much! I know the ladies learned so much from you.
Leanne, the scarf is by Little MissMatched. I got it at last years Christmas Gathering at The Church at BattleCreek in the Christmas store. We love it!
Wow! Awesome photos!!! Beautiful models!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your pics! I have 3 beautiful granddaughters, and have been taking pictures since I was in the 4th grade! I definitely want to take your SNAPSHOP workshop in the spring—please let us know as soon as you have the dates sent. I have a great camera, but have never learned how to use the aperature, ISO, etc. I’m ready to move up a step in my camera-taking techniques–I’m excited about this!
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Valerie - Love this post! Too cool that you won all the Amy Butler goodness, and I can’t wait to see eventually what you make with all of it. Your quilt top looks great — what a good reminder that I need to get on the ball and finish mine. And the beautiful shot of your baby made me smile, especially seeing the full-body shot that your grandpa will especially approve of.
christina larsen - Wow. I love the fabric for the quilt and the pictures of your kiddos with the quilt. Good luck on completing it. I also love the patterns you won, congrats. It sounds like you mom will be helping you interpret them, but if you need help; I do know how to read a pattern.
Jeannette Swan - I don’t even know what to say. How amazing and touching!! I love the pictures and the process, you are simply amazing!!
Emily Beaty - I love that last one of Baby Sister in the dress, on the quilt. So special!!
Jenny Lynn - the last picture is precious.
i love the quilt and i definitely think all the thought that you put into it is awesome.
Tess S - what a beautiful quilt! it’s so lovely. i’m looking into some fabrics to make a quilt for my daughter, and you’ve inspired me to get moving on it!
I adore your sentiment.
carrie - Her patterns are pretty easy to follow. My mom has a quilt ministry here in town. She says they come together fast! Can’t wait to see them!
ashlee - your quilt is beautiful!!! and Amy’s patterns are fantastic! i love the new shirt/jacket/dress one…i just saw that one on her website:)
patti - what a beautiful first quilt! well done.
sheridan - such a thoughtful post and process to hear you go through! thank you for sharing and i LOVED the one of sister closing her eyes through the craziness of her brothers.
PamperingBeki - That fabric is YUMMY!
But baby girl is even yummier.
I’m a complete fabric ho and I can’t even sew. It’s pathetic!
Doesn’t stop me from buying it though.
amber - WOW gorgeous patterns! Greta prize win! Congrats!
Catherine - I love that second last photo so much. Love the story behind it too – just beautiful.
bopha - love the quilt, another talent to add to your reportoire (sp?).
christi - i love this post! your quilt is beautiful. i love all the headbands you put on your daughter … do you make them or buy them?
Meagan - Ashley, that is so special! I’m sure your grandparents are going to LOVE those pictures! Breese looks so beautiful against that quilt (which is looking awesome BTW!)! I have picked out some of the fabric for mine, but I really need to get going on it since it’s my first too…I’m going really simple also…
Jaimie - I so love that quilt! I wish I could do that or sew. At all. The kids are precious.
Ashlee Archibald - these are gorgeous pictures!
And I clicked to see how cute your grandparents are and I started tearing up at the second picture. Best. picture. ever.
joyce & Ken - What a surprise. Had no idea that I once wore a dress. Sometimes when I view pictures of by beautiful great granddaughter, I sorta get choked up.
ashley - Hey Ashley! Can you tell me what the name of the yellow and gray fabric is? It is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Hope you can remember!
P.S. My name is Ashley Ann too. Smart moms,huh?