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I forgot how middle school girls are so dramatic. Day 1 came in and dropped book bag, and huffed into the kitchen looking for a snack. “We only got 25 minutes to eat! I am hungry!” a plate of chips and an uncrustable later she sat and explained to Grandpa(like he is unhinged} That sheContinue reading “First Week of School”

This week we’ve packed getting ready for school to start, she is going into Middle School. I finished my illusion quilt, made about 8 or 9 batches of Pecan Brittle for the next month craft fair. I have to make about 15 or 20 batches more. In July we sold out, so I am makingContinue reading “Busy, busy, busy”

A few months ago we learned my daughter’s ex husband has a fast growing cancer that our first responders especially are exposed to. Alan was diagnosed with a form of Lukemia and the treatments are very aggressive. He announced not long ago he was in remission. For that we all said our thanks to GodContinue reading “Just a shout out to the Fire Fighters and First Responders all over the world.”

As I am sandwiching my quilt so I can quilt it a few question popped in my brain. (Seriously this happens a lot then ends up wondering if I am doing wrong). Do you have a favorite way to sandwich your quilt? I have found out that spreading it out on an 8ft folding tableContinue reading “Quilting Questions?????????”

Today I can be found behind the sewing machine. I am on a dead line so I am spending all my time sewing and embroidery machine. Mary( child #2) and her daughter are cleaning part of the highway with 9 other Junior Girl Scouts. So hubby and I are here and it is so quiet.Continue reading “Lazy days of summer”

Well not really going to rest. We had our Craft Expo and we did really well. Friday Hubby helped, and Saturday Alicia and I were on our own. Mary was heading a group of 11 yr old Girl Scouts at a water and amusement park. Granddaughter, Cc made Fociaccia Bread. Oh so good. And nowContinue reading “Now a time to rest”

I have been in the process of getting ready for the Craft Fair this weekend, working on a quilt for a lady, and trying to get one done for the September Quilt Show. Today I woke up before the alarm clock, and am still tired. I did delilver the quilt yesterday and now I amContinue reading

I hope this weekend is going to be sunny so I can work in the yard some. It seems like life is getting pretty crazy. The main thing I learned yesterday is that at 72 my mind says “Yes you can do this…72 is just a number.” Don’t listen to that mind…72 is an olderContinue reading “Good morning”

I am enjoying today with the kids and grands and their partners for the afternoon. We have been getting together about once a month. I don’t buy fireworks, but if the kids do go for it. The neighborhood has been celebrating for a month already so tonight ought to be festive. The activities have beenContinue reading “Happy 4th of July 250 yrs. old”

My granddaughter, Destiny who is 11 going on 21 is quilting now. She joined our Quilt Guild and has had 2 entries in our quilt show. I started letting her play with fabric scraps and buttons as a toddler. Our other Granddaughters do not like to sew. So I am having lots of fun. ThenContinue reading “A New Sewest to the group.”