Forward Ho!...

Packing is not fun.  Just sayin'.  Unfortunately, it's something that needs to be done.  It really doesn't take all that long to pack a few boxes...it's mostly the going through things and deciding what I no longer want that is the most dreaded and time-consuming part of it.  But, I am making progress. There is only so much one can do until just a few weeks before moving day.  I have a list and am working my way through it.    

Canon (pronounced canyon) City, Colorado, here I come...I have a place to live!  Baby sister, Jill, helped so much...she found a nice two bedroom apartment for me that is within 1/2 mile of her house! I am so excited...two bedrooms means having a sewing room!  I have really missed having a separate room to contain my mess use just for sewing.  I am very much looking forward to that. My bedroom will be my bedroom and my living area will be just that. So different than having Naomi Janome and fabrics and all of the paraphernalia needed for whatever project I am working on covering the dining table.  Ya know?

I have continued to get some sewing done.  A former coworker asked me if I had time before the big move to sew 2 Halloween treat bags for her.  I could not say no.  In years past, I made these  and these for her.  Here are the two I made for her this year...

14x14x4 with fusible fleece and quilted

Only one more project that needs to be done before I move.  And, I have another special project that I am working into my schedule. Plenty of time.  
          
Tag is holding his own.  He continues to look forward to his walkies, is eating well...sleeps a lot, though.  I count each day with him as a gift.







"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

Check That Off My List...

YAY!  Another project completed!  I am on a roll!

A former coworker asked me to sew trick or treat bags for her baby daughter and baby nephew.  They will be 6 months old at Halloween time.  I had previously made these bags for Nicole's son and another cousin.  Since these are for babies, I decided to make mini-bags for them to 'carry' this year. 

The first bag I made is for the baby boy (sorry, I don't know his name).  Two years ago, I belonged to Sweetwater's Label Crew Club and received some fun small projects...this was the October pattern.  This little bag was just too easy and quick to make.  It measures 5 x 5 x 2.5 inches.  

The one for Cassie is just a simple little basket with a ruffle.  ~grin~  I added fusible batting to this one, but I am not sure I like it.   This bag measures 5.5 x 5 x 2.5 inches.

The Strawberry Pincushion Swap signups close today.  I am really looking forward to working on that little project...but I have so many ideas floating around.  Which one shall I use?  I guess I will just have to grab one and run with it.   

It's Friday!  Funny, cuz when I worked, Fridays were a big deal.  Last day to work for that week.  Two days off.  The weekend is here!  Now, Fridays are not such a big deal.  Because every day is like a weekend.  Have I said lately how much I love being retired?  

Have a great day!




"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

Almost Over...

How was your weekend?
It's almost over...did you get
everything done that you wanted to?

(Okay, okay...you may quit laughing and

pick yourself up off the floor.)

I was actually very productive and

got the three top things on my list done.

I hemmed a pair of jeans for a coworker.  

I made 2 trick or treat bags for a different coworker.

I made them pretty much like I make my tote bags, but without pockets.  The next ones I make (if ever) will not be quilted.  But, this is what she wanted, so this is what she's getting.  I aim to please!  {grin}

I layered and pin-basted the baby quilt

I briefly mentioned back here.

And, I watched 2 movies.

"Blink"  and "The General's Daughter".

I had never seen "Blink"...

starring Madeleine Stowe and Aidan Quinn.

I've seen "The General's Daughter",

but I love John Travolta,

so wanted to see it again.

Madeleine Stowe is in that movie, too.

Now, I am going to sit and do a bit of

stitching to finish up block 9 and 

then relax for the rest of the evening.

Have a good week!

"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