The One Before the Vacation One...

I am way behind...I have this - a pre-vacation post - to write before I even begin sharing what a wonderful vacation I had!

So.  I believe that I mentioned in my last post that I was getting company before I left on vacation. My niece, Jody, who is also my goddaughter, came for a quick overnight visit.

Jody Lynn, me Mum (the girls' Gram), and Michelle (also niece/godddaughter)

Jody Lynn with me Mum (her Gram)

Jody Lynn with me Mum (her Gram) at the nursing home.

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I finished the cotton and steel churn dash quilt top!  I like it a lot, though it is not (at this point, anyway) one that I am absolutely in love with!  I am waiting on some fabric for the back and then the Big Bad Boy and I will tackle the quilting.  

60 x 60 inches square

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And, I also finally finished the antique quilt repair for Kim.

Antique Quilt circa 1941

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Naomi Janome came home from the spa before I left on vacation. She had a nice quiet rest while I was gone.  

My next post will be all about my time away from home.  

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11

Getting It Done...

It's been a busy time getting me Mum and sister settled in their new place.  It's going as well as can be expected.  Some parts of unpacking are more fun than others.  I truly enjoy unpacking the kitchen. Filling the walls with pictures, etc. is also enjoyable. However, going through boxes and trying to decide what one has room for and what must stay packed or gotten rid of (in one manner or another) is not so much fun.  But, we're pushing through it.

In the meantime, I finished this table topper for Mum...

A few years ago, I finished a quilt for my friend, Loretta.  In return, she gifted me with a charm pack and some yardage of Nature's Basket by Blackbird Designs for Moda.  (Thanks, Loretta!)  This table topper is what I did with it.  Finally.  It is perfect for their small table, especially with the ceramic bowl that Julie gave Mum several years ago. 

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Here's a photo from Mother's Day...isn't me Mum beautiful?

Hope your weekend is good!



"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.". Jeremiah 29:11

Two Finishes and A Start...

Well.

I figured out what was going

on with my digital camera!

The battery compartment door is loose,

therefore the batteries are

not making good contact.

Drat!

This happened with my last camera.

I wonder if someone can fix it?

I suppose I should ask/call around...

would be better than buying a new camera.  

In the meantime...

if I hold the door shut so

that the batteries are making contact,

I am able to take photos.

Not the easiest, but workable for now.  

With that being said,

I can now show you a few

finishes from this week.

I used this pattern...

 

to make this bag for my niece, Michelle.

Michelle loves blue...any and all blues.

I have it on good authority that she will love this.

And, here is block 4 of the hand-pieced

quiltalong I am doing with Erin.

This is the Bear Paw block.

6.5 inches.

Do you love those 4 fussy-cut

squares as much as I do?

{grin}

I try to not have too many projects

going on at the same time.

I think I'm in a good place

right now to start something new.

I bought this fabric over a year ago

and have been chomping at the bit

to use it.

So, today, I started.

The fabric is

'Poppy Collection' by Laura Gunn.

Here is the collection in the spice colorway.

It's for my bedroom...quilt, curtains and pillows.

The quilt pattern I'm using is by

Ashley of Film In The Fridge.

It's called Rubik's Crush

and can be seen here.

With 12.5 inch blocks,

it is especially suited for large print fabrics.

Which Poppy is.

I fussy cut one poppy block...
I had to!

It is way too pretty to not show

it in its entirety.

Wouldn't you agree?

(I have more yardage of that particular

fabric which will make up part of the backing.)

See the 2.5 inch squares
toward the top of the photo?
That's just some of them...
there are 189 total.

I should be able to start piecing tomorrow.

Can't wait!

What are you up to this weekend?

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."   Jeremiah 29:11

Our Thanksgiving Celebration

What a day.

My sister from Colorado, Julie, was there...
a surprise for our Mom.

A lot of people in a small space.
But, we all had a great time. 

The 4 J's together...telling stories
on and about each other. 
All of us laughed so hard.

Here are some photos of our day...

Table 1.

l-r...Michelle, Joyce, Jill, Tim, Julie, Ray, Mum.

Table 2.

l-r...Conlan, Matthew, Jasmine.
(not pictured: Jenni & Trent)

 

Conlan, Jasmine & Trent.

Son Matthew helping his Gram with her mp3 player.

Granddaughter Jasmine.

 Oldest sister Joyce.

Me Mum and grandkids Michelle, Matthew & Jenni.

Trent with his mom (she's my niece...he loves the quilt).

Trent & Conlan.

Sister Julie & blankets for
Manley & Kisa (made by me).

What fun we had.

I was sorry that Paul & his family
were unable to make it.

I was sorry to see the day come to an end.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Hot and Humid...

which is making it hard to work on anything today. I have several things I am trying to get done (sewing as well as all the usual household chores). I work a bit on one thing and then take a break and work on something else and take a break...well, you get the idea. Would be much better if I would turn on the central air, but I'm trying to resist. Maybe tomorrow.

I just finished quilting my 2nd mini quilt. Will get the binding done later. Wanted to try something different for the quilting, but my machine is too dang fussy. I like this, though.

Here are some more photos from last weekend.

This is my niece/godchild, Michelle.

We visited her at the pizza place she works at...

My Great-Aunt Florence. She's 94...love her to pieces.

My Aunt (& godmother) Bev & Uncle Babe sitting on their garden bench...

Here they are with me Mum and Ray...
Watching "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" in small pieces. Likin' it.

Reading "Sacred Chaos"...have lots to say about this book...

for another time, though.

Hope you're enjoying your weekend!