The Spotted Lamb

The Spotted Lamb Navigating motherhood and military life one stitch at a time. Ultimately, my goal is to connect with others in cyber land through my sewing, some of my thoughts translated into words, and hopefully a few laughs.

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Recipe: Date night dogs

Jun 10, 2012
Recipe: Date night dogs

Thank you Pinterest for giving me the idea to make these! 

Fashionista!

May 31, 2012
Fashionista!

I whipped up a skirt for my daughter yesterday and we had an impromptu photo shoot for her new wardrobe piece :)  She loves to pose and never shys away from attention, so this was right up her alley!  Although, after about 6 poses, she asked 'mom, is it ok if I go ride...

T-Shirt Quilt + Kaffe Fassett Quilt

May 28, 2012
T-Shirt Quilt + Kaffe Fassett Quilt

Here are pictures of two of my most recent finished quilts!  The feeling of accomplishment once I finish a project is something I will never tire of....maybe that's why I like quilting so much!?This was my first attempt at a t-shirt quilt -- my mother-in-law came to visit a few months ago and brought...

Memorial Day Tribute

May 27, 2012
Memorial Day Tribute

As we remember all of the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and its citizens, I want to extend this prayer to all of the men and women who continue to keep our country safe and keep our freedom a reality.   

Recipe: Slim potato casserole

May 24, 2012
Recipe: Slim potato casserole

Would you believe it if I told you that this gorgeous looking potato casserole had no butter, no sour cream, no condensed sou

Mother’s Day Gift Idea

May 8, 2012
Mother’s Day Gift Idea

My daughter brought home the cutest craft today from her preschool -- I wanted to share it with you in case you were looking for an easy, heartfelt and handmade gift for Mother's Day!

I’m Still Here!

May 4, 2012
I’m Still Here!

Although barely at times! :)  Sorry to have taken such a lengthy hiatus from my blog, but between being sick, having terrible allergies, and having to deal with constant temper tantrums from my little monsters (a term of endearment....for the most part -- terrible twos times TWO!) I have not had much time to...

Recipe: Strawberry almond tart

Apr 10, 2012
Recipe: Strawberry almond tart

I have a wonderful quilt to share with you in the upcoming weeks, but for now I must keep it under wraps as it is going to be a gift for someone close to me :)  Until then, I would like to share with you a, nothing short of amazing, dessert that I made...

Flexible, flavorful lettuce wraps – and cleanup is easy, too

Mar 29, 2012
Flexible, flavorful lettuce wraps – and cleanup is easy, too

Well, I MUST be feeling better because I just wolfed down a bunch of these amazing lettuce wraps for dinner!!  Please give these a try -- as with most of the recipes I share, this one is simple to prepare (after all I had 3 kids hanging on my legs when I cooked mine),...

Death Warmed Over…

Mar 28, 2012

No, not the title of a new recipe or one of my latest quilts...no, we over here at The Spotted Lamb house have felt like we have been struck by the plague for the last THREE weeks straight....so between nursing sick kids with pink eye, ear infections, blistering fevers, flus, upset stomachs and sore...