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Woke up this morning to 1/4th inch of ice outside.  As I look outside my window the neighbor’s driveway looks like a sheet of glass.  The trees look like they have been sprinkled with glitter and water.  We will get more of this wonderful stuff(NOT) tonight and into tomorrow.  So when weather says “You can’tContinue reading “ICE is here.”

As I read through your blogs this morning I have decided to do some of these.  Things I will start on today. 1.) Quilting Notebook….thank you Lori Kennedy, The Inbox Jaunt 2.) Applique more…thank you Texas Quilter, Chopin – A Passionate Quilter, and farmhousequiltsblog 3.) Finish up some WIPs and organize my room more. 4.) Plan some embroideryContinue reading “Inspired today”

Been working on Labyrinth lately and need to put 2 more borders on it.  As soon as I get this done I will post a pic.  Now this is were I struggle the most,  I look at it for a long time before I can decide on a design for the quilting.  I do likeContinue reading “Labyrinth is almost finished”

Alicia is having a blast making her dolls.  She is making sock babies.  These are so cute. She will be trying them out on Destiny. Today we spent a lot of time running errands and so I haven’t sewed any, but that will change.  Thursday or Friday starts with sleet and will continue thru Sunday.Continue reading “Beautiful TuesdayS”

While being a stay at home mom I loved Monday.  It meant I had a full 8 hours without kids running around and me not getting much accomplished.  Then once I went to work Monday meant the start of new drama.  I worked with At Risk Kids in a Middle School (grades 6-8)  and oooooooohhContinue reading “Gotta love Monday”

I was quilting away when the news came on telling about the shooting at the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida airport. 5 killed, 8 wounded and no telling the emotional toll on everyone.  Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. On a happy note, this is what I have gotten done on my Labyrinth quilt.   IContinue reading “Sad day”

What we woke up to this morning.  It is 9:22am and still snowing.  I have started cutting the fabric I purchased yesterday.  I am starting on a Labyrinth quilt by Debbie Maddy. Great day for sewing, and watching the poor souls who are getting out having to drive in this slick day.  Be safe andContinue reading “Wintery day”

We went out shopping today for fabric for 2 quilts.  We are getting snow tonight and tomorrow so I decided to start 2 quilts.  Here is a quick picture of the result of our shopping trip.  My favorite shop is a small mom and pop store.  Mary, the wife, was helping me pick the shadesContinue reading “Shopping trip”

My New Year wish for everyone is for 2017 to be great.  As I started a new year I had 3 UFOs.  I want to make more and finish each project before starting a new one. So today I will start putting the quilt sandwich together on one of the tops just sitting in a corner.Continue reading “2017”

Friday brought a morning of sewing then went out looking for a new Band Saw for Gary.  Not finding what he is looking for, but the day was beautiful.  Doesn’t feel too much like winter, but I know this will change.  Winter won’t be winter without some snow, just not too much. Instead of NewContinue reading “Friday”