Monday, September 2, 2013

Friendship Star Blocks

I have managed to get 7 completed blocks and have the other 13 cut and ready to go. Maybe I can get them completed at quilting tomorrow night.  That's the plan anyway. 

I leave for Indiana on Thursday after work. I will go to moms switch cars and head to my daughters in Bryant for the night. Then hopefully an early start in Friday morning and about 11 hours of driving.   My big brother is getting married to a great lady, Gayle, in Saturday.  I am excited to see my nieces and nephews.  My sister and niece are coming from TN. So I will get to see them too. Yay. 

So it will be a no sewing for the weekend for me.   And it is just 25 days till retreat.  I'm so ready to see all the ladies and have good fun and fellowship with everyone.   And of course Louise's wonderful food. 

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Back To Square One: August

Her is how my quilt is shaping up. I am really loving how this is looking and I am happy with my color choices. I was a little unsure at first but I like them now. I can't wait for the next clue.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Big Plans......changed

My DH was out if town Friday and Saturday do I was going to be home alone. I had big plans for making progress on some blocks. But I got a text from DD asking if I wanted the grandson for the weekend......  Well duh. So as soon as I got off work I headed to meet them.  

Cayden and I have had so much fun. We have talked, walked, blown a zillion bubbles, played with the dogs, jumped on the mini trampoline, played with trucks and rocks, played with the "wizard" the cat brought in, played in the creek, and I piggy backed him around our property. (The grass was almost taller them me.). And he helped cook dinner. Salmon patties and green beans. The boy can eat his weight in green beans. 

He was pretty excited when Pop Pop got home from his trip. He ask if it was him each time we heard the sound of a car. 

He has grown so in the last two/three weeks. And he is loving school (a teaching daycare). 

Today, he goes home to mom and this Mimi will sure miss him.   But he is excited because we are meeting Mom at Uncle Andrew and Aunt Casey's house. He just loves them so much and talks about them all the time. 

It just amazes me how much a child soaks up an remembers. Seems like when my kiddos were this age I was so busy just trying to make ends meet as a single mom I missed so much if them growing and learning.  

I do have to admit. I am sick of the word. WHY. I would be rich if I had a quarter for every time I have heard it in the last two days.  Lol

Sewing will resume probably Monday.  Today when we get home will be a day of rest.   Much needed rest.  

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Kit Block 2 and Revised Block 1

I decided to remove the striped fabric from block 1.   It now has a new look and it is not constructed very well but I did the best I could after ripping out the block and starting over.   I have completed blocks 2 and 3.  They are just alike.  I've decided to change one of the inner borders - I'll replace the striped fabric with a different purple print that I had on hand and it coordinates well.   Block 1 is the one with purple blender.  The blocks are 15 1/2" unfinished.


I found this little house block on McCalls website today.  I think it's too cute - wouldn't some tall pine trees (made from flying geese be cute next to this house.   The house is 5" X 10".


I went to Mama's Log House this past Wednesday in order to use my gift certificate.   Found just what I was looking for and asked for (and received) a couple of NICE door prizes for the retreat.