Christmas Gifts Started

Two little gifts have been started.  Crayon Rolls to go in the snap bags that are yet to be started…  I need to find 2 buttons next.

It’s Just TOO Big!

Too big for the design wall, too big for my sewing table, too big for the fence!

But it looks pretty good on our king size bed. I will post a picture of it on the bed when I get it quilted. That give me a little time to clean the bedroom for pictures. ha!

You’ll have to take my word for it, those borders cover the bed frame WITHOUT the bed skirt.

SUCCESS!!!!

2012 Row Robin

I am going to the 2012 COF Retreat next September.  To get ready for the fun, a bunch of are doing a quilt challenge that will be revealed at the retreat.

Being the crazy person I am, I signed up for both the wall hanging and lap size quilt. The process is a secret but we can show our center rows. 

The wall hanging – the thought is winter (blue and white)

 
The lap size – red, white and blue.

 
They need to be in the mail by Tuesday, so this is the last you or I will see of this project till next year.  I can’t wait !!!

Weekend Project

Jacki came down for the weekend and this is what we did…..

 
Well, we shopped for fabric Saturday and we cut and sewed today.  I will try to get this sandwiched this week so I can quilt it before Thanksgiving.

A Day Out in Florida

Joanne wanted to see Harry Potter.  So we went to Universal’s Islands of Adventure, TWICE!  Hogswart did NOT disappoint, I highly recommend the entire experience!

We also saw the new Spiderman exhibit, but the Hulk Roller Coaster wins hands down as the best attraction in the Marvel Section of the park.

The next time you plan a vacation to any of the Florida Theme Parks, the week AFTER Labor Day is the time to go.  There are NO lines during the week and even a nice Saturday only brought out 60 min wait times at some of the most popular attractions.

   

Even if the lines do get long – the barkeeps at the Porch of Indecision and the Lone Palm keep the drinks coming with little or no wait.   Ask me how I know!  :)

Where I spent the 2nd week of September

A little while ago I spent a week visiting Tony.   He has pretty much had it with Florida.  His apartment is ok, but our digs were a little better.

This is also where our daughters wedding reception was held.  We love Hilton!

Jo and I kept busy most days.  This is when I just can’t do without my nook.  It was hot, high 90’s each day, but that isn’t a problem when you can cool off in the water every 15 min or so.

The last morning was pretty.  I will enjoy it even more in December when we go down for Tony’s graduation.

Another Top Done

This is the last of the Christmas presents.   Mom’s scrappy ladder is about 1/4 of the way quilted.   Then this one.

And I will NOT be starting any other quilts with the delusion of getting them done for presents.

I did not say I wasn’t going to start any other quilts – just not any for Christmas presents.  Just saying….