I love to sew

I had a great time on Thursday. My friend Janey came over and we made her first quilt block.
I am very proud of her for trying and completing her little project. She did a great job and is planning to continue this project and complete the "Catch the Falling Stars" quilt by Connie from Smithville, MO.

Janey is making a few final stitches to her project.

Taking a picture for Steph and Jen.

Ta Da!!!!!! All done and loving it.

 Friday night:

 Last night at our church we had our monthly Stamp & Crop night. This time, as we do a few times a year we had an extended session til midnight. Some folks think we're crazy to do that, but by the time you drag all of your stuff out, you might as well get as much done as you can.
Some gals stamp and make cards and paper crafts, like this.

 And some gals bring a sewing machine or hand sewing work to do like this.

But most of us bring all of our scrap booking supplies and we work on our photo albums. I love that.

 I really enjoy spending time with these ladies and we do have a great time.



 

Snow Storm Act II

We got socked with another snow storm today, I really thought they were over reacting, but, well, there was a lot of snow. It came very quickly and it is very fluffly and pretty. I took pictures.

This is the huge fir tree in the backyard of the house behind our house. This is how heavy the snow is coming down.
You can hardly even see the tree.



Max and Tucker are out by the fence



This is our backyard in the winter.

New Furniture

I have friends, and they gave me furniture. I am so happy with the new sofa, chair and ottoman that we got yesterday. It is so pretty, warms up the room and I love it.

Did you ever get something that you really like a ton, but realize you would have walked right past it in a store and never picked it out for yourself? Well I don't think I would have chosen this, but I am really loving it, and it's so comfortable.

This photo makes the chair look very faded, but it isn't. It's the light coming in the window.

It looks so perfect up against my red wall. I love my red wall.

This pillow shows the actual colors and pattern to the furniture. It fills up the room, but  isn't overwhelming. I love the wood trim on the front and the detail of the brass brads. Now I have to get some new lamps.

Thank you, K & T. I love you!

Happy Birthday, Deb

She's my friend. She doesn't judge me. But, she doesn't sugar coat it either, she tells me what I need to hear even when she knows I won't like it. She calls, and reads my blog faithfully, and ALWAYS leaves a comment. She seems to enjoy my company, and I, we, ofcourse enjoy her very much. It's your Birthday Deb. The day your mother couldn't wait for. The day you always held your breathe for when you were a little girl. A day full of great expectations, and most importantly,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, the day that brings us one year closer to Social Security. Yeah, celebrate, have a blast, blow a horn, ring a bell. Remeber going to Farrel's for birthday party, and the 'Pig trough'. Now that was a good time.

                                         Loveya and miss you, can't wait for our next adventure.






 

Quilt project

Yesterday I worked all day  and finally finished one block. I am still not really happy with it, but just to prove my theory, I made a second one.

 I think the second is better than the first and this one only took me about an hour. I think I finally figured out what I was doing.

I actually had to swipe some fabric from other kits that I purchased at the Shop Hop, that's an earlier post. I hope that I still have enough to complete that block when I get to it. If not I'll hijack some more from somewhere else.

We went on an excursion back in September and visited 10 quilt shops around western MO. At each shop we were given a free pattern for one block designed by that shop. We were also given the opportunity to purchase a kit to complete that block. I purchased most of them, so I have quite a stash, but I planned on using it to make this quilt.

This project is going to be to complete an entire quilt called "Catch the Falling Stars". It's been designed by Connie Hevalow at the Quilt shop in Smithville, MO. We work on a quilt block each month, Quilt Block of the Month. So now I'm finished with this month, and don't know what next month will be, but I'm ready for it.
I was glad when Connie announced that she was going to use that basic quilt design and the Kansas Troubles fabric line, which I had already bought to make this quilt.

This is what it should look like when finished.

I am having trouble getting my cuts straight and accurate. I have some vision problems, but I also think I am using a ruler that is too big and gets in my way a little. I also think it's that old adage, practice makes perfect.

Quilt Day

My quilt day was not as successful as I had expected. But we did have fun and I will complete my project. I am having trouble getting my cuts straight and accurate. I wonder if my vision is throwing me off, or if the ruler I'm using as a guide is too big, it is a little cumbersome. What ever, I am trouble shooting this week, so I'll get it all worked out, then move on to more of these little blocks.

Some bring sewing machines, some bring scrap booking, and some bring other craft projects.
This time Jan brought a delicious soup and lots of snacks, it was so scrumptious. Thank you, Jan.
We have a great group, and we all help each other with our projects. Fun, fun, fun.

Snow Day

Well, we along with the rest of the country are having a snow day. Wahoo, I love snow, but since I was waiting for a different event, I am pretty much out of groceries, so, we have to go shopping. I don't care about the snowy roads, that's Bill's problem. He made it to the airport, so we surely can make it to the grocery store.
I love the snow, so I took the boys out to the front yard, and we played in it.

I thought this shot showed how much snow we are getting right now. It is really coming down.

 Max and Tucker had a lot of fun playing in the snow, they even got to greet a couple of the neighborhood boys who were out trying to find some work shoveling snow.

Now, I'm going to make some chili and some fresh bread, and enjoy watching it some more, this time from inside, where it's warm.

Quilt Club Day

Not feeling 100% but it's quilt club day, and I am up and ready to go. Can't wait to work on our group project, and my own personal project. There's a lot I want to accomplish this year, and I am getting busy.
It's gonna be fun.

Yucky

Both of us have colds, it's very yucky around here. But there is no severe illness. That's a praise.

Bill started getting sick on New Year's day.  On Monday, a day I had big plans for taking down some Christmas, I could feel it coming on. So I pushed through to get some of the Santas put away, the Nativities and such. The tree was coming down on Tuesday, but that didn't happen. I guess I'll get to it when I get there. I love Christmas, all the decor and the tree. My snow folk stay out until the middle of February or later and the lights stay up on my china cabinet all year.

We have our sew and share,, Quilt club, on Friday, I don't know if I'm gonna make it. I have a lot of work to do on my new quilts, but we'll see what happens.

Hope every one stays warm, and well.

Happy New Year

What a beautiful and freezing cold morning it is here in the mid west. I was pretty sleepy this morning, we had some friends in last night. We ate a lot of food, played Farkel and welcomed the New Year. The best part was the talking and telling stories and just getting to know each other better. I love that about fellowships.

I don't make resolutions any more, but there are things I want to change, improve, and accomplish this year. As each day God gives us opportunity to renew and improve in our life, I think the new year encourages us to be better selves.

I am thankful to my Heavenly Father that He saved me and accepts me as I am. But that said, I know He longs for me to be a better example of a life lived for Him. I am praying that as we begin a new year, I can begin a new walk that will show the love of Christ to others. That I can be the example to my family and friends that I know God would have me to be.

Thanks for stopping in, have a wonderful day and a fantastic new beginning.



P. S. Hey Deb, how do I change the color on my signature??? Happy Happy New Year to your family