Current Project I want to start

I shouldn't try to multi-task while trying to blog. I hit enter before I ever wrote anything on here. Today, I pulled all the "food fabrics" off my shelves & out of a drawer I had been storing them in. There are 2 quilts that I want to use these fabrics for. One of the patterns is called Only A Few Hours by The Olde Green Cupboard. They can be found at http://www.oldegreencupboard.com/home.html. I saw this pattern made up at our local quilt shop & loved it. I started collecting fabrics for it, along with my niece Kelly, who also loved the pattern.

The other pattern is from a quilt I saw at a quilt show we vended at. I will ask permission to post anything about it before putting it on here. I think the designer did a fabulous job of designing her pattern.

Currently, the fabrics are in the washing machine for a quick wash. I can't wait to get started on these quilts.

Time Always Gets Away From Me

I just checked my blog & saw how I was going to "be better about blogging". Obviously, that didn't happen. Sorry. I just get so busy living life that I don't think about blogging a lot. I do try to journal every day though.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year everybody. Today is 1/1/11. That is so cool to write. Hope everyone has a healthy, prosperous new year. One of my goals is to be better about blogging this year. I am thankful for God's blessings on our lives. Thankful for family & friends. I am blessed to have each & every one of you in my life.

I mentioned "The Diaper Bag" I made for our first grandchild, but I never got the photos uploaded. I am not a pro at this by any means, but I thought I'd give it another try today. It worked! I am so excited to finally share the photos with you. It was time-consuming, but we've received several compliments on it. Actually, I want to make more of them. It has held up very well. I wanted to add a link to the pattern I used by The Creative Thimble. www.thecreativethimble.com. I highly recommend this pattern. It's not just a diaper bag. It's a Professional Tote. Thank you to The Creative Thimble for designing such a wonderful pattern & great, detailed instructions.

2 New Firsts

Today we attended the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival. It was our granddaughter Scout's 1st parade to see & our son Chase's 1st parade to march in with the high school band. It was a great time. We walked around the Festival afterwards. It sprinkled rain off & on. Scout was singing on my shoulder as we headed back to our cars. When we got home, I told her it was like she was "Singin' in the Rain!" and I sung that song to her. She loves music & she just grinned as I sung to her (I'm sure that will change as she gets older!) Scout & I are going to have to watch some musicals on our days together.

It's Finished!

I just finished one of the most challenging projects I've ever undertaken. Cool that I finished it on 9-9-09! It is called a Professional Tote by The Creative Thimble. It is the diaper bag for my daughter & granddaughter, Tiffany & Scout. I will try to post a picture soon. It turned out beautifully! I am so pleased with the outcome. Thank you mother & grandmother for passing on sewing genes to me. I love being creative.

Last "First Day" of School

Well.....that day finally came. Today was my last "First Day" of school. Our son is a Senior this year. He even let me take a picture of him in the house before he left. I was surprised he said yes when I jokingly asked him. I didn't hesitate to get my camera though when he said it was ok. Thank you for giving your Mom that last tender moment of history on my camera. I wish you all the best this year. I'm proud of the young man you are becoming. I look forward to watching you as you accomplish all you set your heart to this year. Today was a sad "happy" day. I am ready to be done with the high school scene. Lord, let me remember to enjoy these moments & not wish them away. Thank you for our children.