A Finish

Hi Everyone. I'm just not very good about this "blogging business". I really need to post more often.
BUT, I do have a new finish that I want to show off. It's this Expandable Tote/Duffle Bag that I made for Nancie. She is a new friend that I met at our Quilting Weekend last week. She chose her own fabric and I really like it. Now I need to get it packaged up and in the mail for her.
It's getting late (after 12:00 AM) and I need to get my book and get in bed. Good night and sweet dreams, Everyone

My First Finish for 2012

My First Finish for 2012


Here is my first finish for 2012. I completed the binding this afternoon and evening. It's just the right size to use as a throw on the back of my Grand Fathers rocking chair.

I didn't do much today except sit and watch some movies on TV and work on the binding. It was much to cold to go outside. The temp is in the single digits.

Tomorrow morning I am planning on going to the Senior Center to quilt. We are finally able to return after a flood that left the building devestated (?sp) and all of our quilting supplies GONE.

I am going to go watch some more TV and find another UFO to work on

Happy New Year 2012

Here is my first(almost) finish for the new year. It's a small lap size (I can't think of the name of the Pattern)quilt that I started a few months. This evening I stitched the binding on and now I need to hand stitch it down and it will be finished.

Today is AJ's 7th B'day. We had a small family party for him at the club. We had pizza, chicken wings and (of course) b'day cake. Michele's (his Mom) whole family were there. It's always nice to see everyone. I left early because I wasn't feeling well.

2012 is not starting out very good for me. All day yesterday (Sun., Jan 1 ) I was dealing with a migraine headache. I slept most of the day. I'm a little better today, but not wonderful. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

According to the weather man, we have some cold, snowy, winter weather headed our way tonight and tomorrow. I am NOT looking forward to that.
It's almost time for me to get my book and get in bed.
Good night, Everyone...

Black Fri. Weekend

I have survived another Black Fri. weekend at JoAnn Fabrics. The weather was perfect. Nice and warm and sunny and the crowds were out and shopping. I won't attempt to tell you how many miles of fleece fabric I cut. We had $10.99 per yd fleece on sale for $2.99 per yd, so you can imagine. I worked three very long days and am looking forward to a break. I'm working tomorrow and finally have Tues off. Work Wed and not again til the weekend. What will I do will all that spare time? Probably hang out at the LQS.
I am exhausted and almost ready to get my book and get in bed. Good night and sweet dreams, Everyone...

An Appliqued Table Runner

Here is another finished Table Runner that I finished last night. This one was a learning experience. I used my new Cut Work tool to cut out the pumpkins for the top, then I machine appliqued them in place. Very interesting and fasinating to do. The first project I finished using this method. I got the idea from Marjorie Busby at http://b-quilts.com/blog . Thank you, Marjorie.

The sun is shining here in Johnson City. I hope it is shining at your house too...

Something new

I can't believe it has been almost a month since I last posted anything. I am sooo bad at this. I really admire the ladies who post their activities almost every day. I am such a slacker.....

Anyway ---- I want to show off a new finish that I completed a few days ago. It is my Bargello Table runner. I made it in a class (I should say "I started it") in a class at my LQS, Grandmother's Thimble in Vestal, N.Y.. I always enjoy doing Bargello. It is like a puzzle.

The weather here is unbelievable for the end of Nov.. The temp has been in the 60's for the past two days and it is going to be another good one today. I am enjoying it while I can because I know what is coming.

Take care, Everyone and have a nice day

Hi, Everyone

Today was a good day. I got all of my wash and ironing done. Did some necessary shopping and worked on a fall table runner that I really want to finish before it is time to put my Chms things out. I made a lunch bag and started some pillow cases for a friend. I skipped Bible study so I could stay home and take care of the "trick or treaters". Now I'm going to get my book and get in bed. Good night and sweet dreams, Everyone...