2wenty thr3e...and counting.

Awhile ago, I picked up a charm pack of the

2wenty thr3e fabric collection

(no, those are not typos)....

Today, I picked up a few pieces
of yardage to match...
(only the center one is from the 2wenty thr3e collection)

 I love these!

I also picked up a bit of fabric

so I could finish the orange quilt.

I didn't have quite enough leftover

pieces to make an entire backing.

Gotta love these dots...

These are my last pre-retirement fabric purchases.

For sure.

When I was in Eau Claire last month,

my Aunt Bev asked me to make some

sweatshirts into jackets for her.

I've been a sewist for years...

so have more experience in

making clothes than in making quilts.

However, I had never done anything

like what she wanted.

But...

how difficult could it be?

Before I came home,

I did up a white

sweatshirt jacket for her.

Apparently, she's not taken it off since.
(okay, kidding, but I gather she really likes it!)

I brought 2 home with me.

Here's the gray one...

It's pretty simple to do...

just cut up the front and face the edges.

Then, cut off the ribbing at the

waist and sleeves and add facings.

That sleeve isn't meant to be worn turned back;

it's just like that to show the facing.

The next one I make is going to be

very unique and fun.

I think.

We shall see if I end up doing

what I have in mind.

It's kind of a 'make it up as I go along' thing.

Ya know?

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Only 31 days left to work.

But, who's counting?

"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

Marching On...

I am so happy that March is finally here.  I am tired of winter.  Spring (well, the official day of, anyway) is in less than 3 weeks.  woohoo!  Warmer weather has got to be coming our way soon! 

I haven't done any sewing at all this past week.  I finally got the itch to do something, so cut some fabric tonight.  I have another baby quilt to make...

Those are all green prints...and much prettier in person.  There's a story here that I'll share when the quilt is completed.

I stopped in at my lqs this morning.  Grabbed one of these...

There may be a story involving these fabrics and my lqs.  Time will tell.

Here's the brown boy...though his head is resting on his snowman, I am sure that he, too, is dreaming of spring!

Another upcoming project for me involves these fabrics.  I may be able to add 'designer extraordinaire' after my name if this turns out.  ~grin~

Of course, I do have more projects, but I think this is all my mind can handle for now.

I really must get some quilt tops put together with batting and backings and quilted!  I don't seem to have the energy for that right now.  They'll be there waiting when I am ready.  

Had a little chat with my grandson, Conlan, tonight.  He is 10 years old and we chat on the phone like two little old ladies...it is hilarious!  He was at home and I was here...we were both watching Hawaii 5-O and talking about the cast of characters.  His favorite is Steve McGarret (Alex O'Loughlin).  I told Conlan that he was my favorite, too...and that I thought he was terribly good-looking.  When I asked Conlan if he liked him for the same reason, he laughed and told me that he liked him cuz he was the 'only one on the show with abs'.  Cracked me up!  But, he's right.  Here he is...and wearing those eternal cargo pants.   ~sigh~

Something new...the other night, Kisa laid right behind Tag on the ottoman.  They are touching!  I was very surprised...this is a first.  I guess they do enjoy each other's company, after all!  Well, at least this time.  ~grin~

That's all I have to share with you tonight.  I plan to sew tomorrow, so you may want to check back and see what I accomplished!

In the meantime, have a great rest of the 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