Winter Warmup

Looks like the snow is melting fast. I guess it is time for a winter thaw, works for me, I can see my driveway again. Here I thought I would get a lot of house work done over my mini break from work and I have gotten a little bit done. Maybe I should have a get-together that will spur some excitement to get the house in order. Still working on the quilting area (can't see it yet) but I can see the kitchen table, just one more pile to sort through.

I have been doing a little bit of stitching - 3 more npnt blocks done.

Merry Christmas Everyone

It is finally Christmas Eve. Not much happening here as everyone is so far away at the moment. Dad is driving back from TX on Christmas Day. Mom and Fran are enjoying the Texas weather. All the brothers and sisters are home and safe, but still more than an hour away. Except for Mike he is in Ireland. I am home this evening with no special plans. I could go to a cousins but... Jeremy and Stephie want to stay home. My car is still a little scary with the new tires still likes to go its own way. I will get the wheels aligned on Friday and see if that helps.

On the upside no snow until the weekend. :) I think we have enough for now.

New Tires

I am hoping that the new front tires will help me stay on the road. The car is all over the road with just a tiny bit of snow or slush. I guess we will see tomorrow when there is another 5 inches coming. UGH!!! I am beginning to hate winter :).

On the upside definitely going to be a white Christmas.

IT'S A SNOWSTORM

The view from my front door is a very Christmassy picture. Although this is probably the best it will look as the storm is supposed to get much worse by this afternoon. Upon close inspection of the photo, the snowflakes are not showing up in the pic. But believe me they are really there.

Like my new car it is the red one. This is just the snow that has fallen since late last night. So....instead of cleaning i am clearing a spot to sew. I have the next 4 weekends off from the craft show circuit.

Children

I love seeing my kids, especially when I haven't seen one of them for 4.5 years. Just on a fluke his class was in Minneapolis this week. I could only get down there for one night, but it was worth it. I am so tired but happy. I had a great visit. Nick was running late but after an hour wait I finally was able to see him. They grow up so much over the years it is exciting watching the changes in each one of them. Hopefully it will not be another 4 year time span before the next visit. 4 years is way to long. And I have a pic, I will post later just way to tired tonight as it was 2am before I could finally fall asleep. I overslept for work as well but fortunately no one noticed.

Looks like I will be home all weekend my nice car doesn't like the snowy roads. Jeremy thinks it maybe the tires. I guess we will try that as when I took it for an alignment they said the tierods were loose. After checking it out Jeremy seems to think they are fine so now I need another opinion. Well that works.

Inclement Weather Means One Clean Room and Pressies!!!

I stayed home from the Mall show as we were supposed to get a big storm. It is really slippery and my car doesn't do very well in the snow. I am going to get an alignment on the car and then I am sure it will be fine. But I still love the car. All we have had is rain so far. The snow is right on the doorstep though. I am so glad we aren't getting dumped on as the snowblower still doesn't work. Fortunately Jeremy's boss will come and plow us out. Guess he better keep being a good employee.


3 more blocks done. One is done with the pigment marker. I am putting these in a different quilt because it is heart applique and very dark materials I think the textures will inter mix as it will have the written, embroidered and raw edge button hole applique . I think it will be very pretty. (hopefully)

Thank you Jeanette for the wonderful Christmas present. I have some stuff collected and as soon as things improve I will send them to you.

Long Day at the Mall

It was a very long day at the Mall. I sold less than 5 pieces. If it storms and we get the big blizzard I will stay home tomorrow. I may just take a mental health day tomorrow anyway. People are definitely not buying much. Lot of crafters did not sell much or even make their booth rent. I did but just made enough to buy some groceries and maybe pay a small bill. LOL. I like to make enough to at least make a difference. Next week is my last check for the season. I am really looking forward to some R & R time as well as a fairly clean house, and maybe some quilting. It will be nice having the next 3 weekends off.

Happy snowy day tomorrow!!!

What a Week

It was so busy at work this week... just seemed to drain all my energy. I have now finished 4 blocks for the Nice People Nice Things quilt. It looks like the weather will be bad this weekend, which means either I will be swamped at the mall or it will be dead in the mall. I will get several blocks done this weekend. Say lots of prayers, I think either this weekend or next weekend is my last show until the new year. I am so looking forward to 4 days off over christmas and another 4 days off over new years. I have so much I want to do. Clean.... sew.... and organize. I guess i will have to take a couple of days for rest and relaxation.

Well Happy Holidays. This year I am not working at HR Block, so I will actually have a few extra days off to get the house ready. I am keeping it simple this year and am not putting up a tree. Although there are always the decorations that have never been put away. I will maximize their importance this year and they will become the "Tree".

New's Year Resolution is to quit smoking. It is a priority this year.

Lots of Giveaways

Lots of give aways everywhere. Sheri Howard, along withFreda's Hive and Lynette's Designs. Awesome giveaway from Lands End here Lands End giveaway I have also put a button to the site on my page.

Got some great news Nick will be in town next week maybe I will get lucky and be able to see him twice. Haven't seen him in 4 years.

I have applied for another job say prayers. I really like the job I have but the income is toooo... low. I will hate leaving there as I really enjoy most of the people I work with.

Found out my car doesn't like snowy roads so off to the shop for an alignment and hopefully that will help.

Giveaway for a Snowy Day

There is a great giveaway at Freda's Hive. Enter every day for 7 chances to win.

Very slow day at the craft fair. AND THEN!!!! it had to snow so roads were slippery on the way home. My new car doesn't seem to like the snowy roads. Makes it a scary ride home and to work. Sales were slow today. I didn't do much with the stitchery as it was cold in the center today. Packed up at 4, went grocery shopping and came home. Steph helped me make enchilada's. They were sooooo..... good. only 2 left out of the 9 x 13 pan that was overflowing with enchilada's. Definitely a favorite here and so easy to make.

Holiday craft Fair

My other life. I worked today at the Craft fair. It is definitely a sign of the times as the people count was way down, even though there was a full ice arena next door. I can tell that money is very tight compared to last year. I had one customer buy more than one bracelet, everyone else only bought 1. Last year I would have at least a couple of people buy more than one bracelet as a gift. The stores are also way down in sales. I thought everything would be fine in 09 (my new slogan for the year) but... I am a little worried about the economy being down. Well it always picks up after awhile, will just have to wait it out.

It was soooo... cold today. Seems to get really cold after it snows. Even though there weren't many customers at the fair, my dad and I still did ok. I even was able to almost finish one of my NPNT blocks. I guess it may not take me a year to do the quilt although sharing the blocks with another quilt may mean I have to make twice as many. It is a quick and easy take along project.

My anxiety level has been really high lately so if you think about it and can spare a prayer, I could use one. :)

Figured it out lol :)

Well I finally figured out how to make the link with a name, although I haven't figured it out here but in the other word program works pretty well. I want to print this Merry Christmas 2 from GailPan Designs. As well as Stash Busters 2009 I really need to get my stash and ufo's finished and I think now is a good time to start focusing on this project.

Still not feeling Great

Well I am still not feeling the greatest. I have stitched two of the NPNT quilt. I was going to applique the hearts and decided to use the pigment pen for the tiny writing and stitch the hearts. I think they look pretty cool. So here are my first two blocks. Definitely a lot of work but I think the end result will be pretty spectacular. I am going to intersperse a few of them in a quilt with appliqued hearts so the quilt will not be quite so dark.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone,

I spent the day alone because I have had the flu since yesterday. I am finally feeling a little bit better, except for the sore tooth. I was hoping it was better, but it became worse when I was sick yesterday. I would like it to wait until after the holidays before I go to the dentist.

I worked on my Nice People Nice Things quilt. Now that I have them all transferred to the fabric I can stitch and stitch and stitch. :) One thing I am worried about is the red transfer pencil. I really hope it washes out.

Joy has a giveaway at: http://joypatch.blogspot.com/2008/11/time-for-giveaway.html Not quite sure how to get the link with the name but just click on the link to see the beautiful patterns.

Another giveaway: http://web.me.com/christinacurtis/Curtis_Family/Blog/Entries/2008/11/22_Giveaway_JOY.html#

I really want the book "The Butterfly Collection" by Lynnette Anderson: http://lynetteandersondesigns.typepad.com/lynette_anderson_designs/2008/11/reworking-this-pattern.html?cid=140674526#comments

Tired

Not much to comment on lately. Been way to busy working to even get the house clean. I am so looking forward to a rest this year from tax season. Maybe getting a life, my house clean, and a lot of UFO's finished.

I rented a Bollywood workout video. Seems fun but I am not ready for more than the warm up pretty active. Bollywood is the same dance the Cheeta girls do in the movie One World (not quite sure if the name is right).

I bought the psalm fabric this weekend and the Wizard of Oz charm squares. I also bought the butterfly one from Me and My Sister. I now have two of those so I think I will make a charm quilt with just squares on it. I might just buy another Wizard of Oz and make the same kind of quilt with random charms. Do you think you have to wash the charms before you sew with them... enquiring minds desparately need to know.

Car Trouble and Stitchery LOL

Well had car trouble today. Car wouldn't start, come to find out it may just be a chip in the key. But i did get a little stitchery done. Working on a dish towel with an angel on it.

Steph is learning to do embroidery as well. Here is a pic of her stitching. I have started transferring the Nice People Nice Things quilt. They will go up quite quick. Steph's dish towel is using the cupcake design.

Ok It's Hump day, downhill the rest of the way!!! :)

So... It is hump day, why the anxiety. Who knows maybe it is the dieting and I am just not eating enough, or sleeping enough. Well tomorrow is my Friday. TGIF!! Were going out in public. I have a free room at the casino. Should be fun then back home on the real Friday and wash the fabric for the Nice People Nice Things Quilt. That should be fun to get started on something I can make and take with me.

Snow is in the forecast but today was such a dreary day. Maybe the sun will shine tomorrow.

Happy Tuesday Obama Wins

Was a long weekend. Now it is election day and they are forecasting snow. But it was a beautiful day here. Wish I wasn't so tired. I am really glad I am not doing taxes as a second job this year. I can finally quilt and lay around if I want for 3 whole days. Wow maybe my house will be clean again. Now there is a concept. I just can't believe that the election would take over the programming and I would miss NCIS got to love Mark Harmon :).

My new car is almost done. Jeremy bought the motor on Monday and drove the car home today. What a kid can't help being proud of them.

Well hi ho hi ho it's off to do the dishes and then to bed i go.

Well Obama won the election guess we will see what the next 4 years bring us.

I am coming out of the closet...as the saying goes LOL :)

I have decided to come out of the closet. I have joined Weight Watchers! So far in 8 weeks I have lost 2 pounds. Well it is a slow start. Exercise seems to be a problem, as the muscles just seem to get so tired. I still think it is due to the second car accident. Took 4 years to get back a lot of energy after the first. It is now 2 years from the second one and I am still sooooo tired. On the upside I did take a before photo just not sure if I want to post it anywhere or not but when I get done losing the ton of weight I need to lose. I just do not know how I became this size other than the fact that with the car accidents everything turned to flab and the weight gain followed. I think Steph likes Belly Dancing showed her my workout dvd tonight we had fun.

It was another beautiful day. Work was long. I keep thinking I should try and find another job but when I send out applications no one ever calls back. I did find out the college course I took does offer resume and career help. Maybe in the spring I will actively search again. I am doing a craft fair at a Civic Center this weekend. I am excited, this should be a good show. Now if the anxiety goes away I will have a good time.

Such a Beautiful Day

Today was such a beautiful fall day. It would be wonderful if these days would last. Cool in the morning and warm during the day.
And what about those Phillies, WTG on the Pennant.
Work was soooooooo busy today. Didn't slow down until it almost 3pm. Days fly by, almost to fast.
No quilting, no card making, just spending tooooo much time on the puter after work, seems the nights are just flying by also but the blog is taking shape. Nice music to listen to, weather, books, all fun, fun and more fun.

What a beautiful day it was here almost 50 degrees. I still have a sore tooth. Say lots of prayers am dentist phobic. I bought the Nice People Nice Things quilt from Helen at http://www.hugsnkisses.net/nice_people_nice_things.htm I can't wait until it comes. Work went well, anxiety is a little lower, which helps as work can get pretty tense at times.

My Focus Needs to Change

Wow I found this free software that will let me type and do what I want in my blog post and not even be on the internet so that when I do go online it will post and publish my blog. The program is http://wbloggar.com/ and it was free. I found the program on I have had the flu since Thursday.

I am feeling a bit better but my tooth is still sore. The anxiety has just kicked in full force must be worrying over an appointment I have coming up. I guess it is going to be fine in 09. I just have to focus on that thought.

On the upside I am setting up my quilting space earlier than January because when life throws you scraps you make quilts right. I am realizing that i have just way to much stuff so i need to get rid of some things, which means I can have more room for fabric, scrapbooking, rubber stamps and books.

I have realized with the anxiety being rampant I need to start journaling more to get all this stuff that rambles around in my brain. See all the stuff we carry around with us whether it be physilcal object or worries bogs us down. There are so many others with more problems greater than what we carry. It is at that point where journaling, talking with others and having a good friend to talk to helps. As well as leaning on Jesus and His angels to carry us through the burdens we bear.

IT'S SNOWING!!!! Well big fluffy flakes and they won't last supposed to be 58 for Halloween. But it is pretty.



I also found the free software http://picasa.google.com/ and look what it can do really will save space on the website when putting more than one pic online. I can combine them into a collage.

I must really need to talk today as look at how much I have typed.

Well you all have a great day and God Bless each and everyone of you.

Quilts I have Made

Not Feeling Well

Today I became sick on the way to work. I was going to try to stay there but...the main boss said I should just go home, so I did. I am really glad I did had a 2 hour nap, as well as going to bed fairly early tonight. One thing about being home sick one has lots of time to surf the web and find all sorts of freebies. There are tons of patterns on the internet, and lots of free ones. I love Eleanor Burns patterns.

Tomorrow it is going to rain, at least it if I am going to be sick on my day off it might as well rain.

Snow is in the forecast here, maybe Sunday or Monday.

Can't wait for January

It's time to start getting ready for January. No more taxes to do so... what ever will I do? I am going to quilt again in my spare time. First projects will be the UFO's and I saw the neatest blog on what to do with orphan blocks. I can put them all in the same quilt.

I bought this quilt kit from a shop in Silver Bay and it is my starter quilt for the New Year. I will then proceed to the ufo's. It has been 3 years since I have been able to do any quilting, I am excited.

No Time

No time to quilt just time to look at a wonderful wish list. Hope to start quilting next week. Got to clean the house first.

I have discovered blog land

This is so cool. I have discovered quilting among the bloggers and lots of patterns, ideas, and swaps.