Monthly Archives: September 2013

Antiquing in Warrenton

Posted on September 30, 2013 by

Friday morning I picked up my friend Linda, and we drove to Warrenton. We shopped until we dropped or until the stores closed. We had a great time, except for the fact it was hotter than blazes out there. I … Continue reading →

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I Learned a New Trick

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

All morning I have been trying to sort out half-square triangles for a swap I’m in. I’m the swap manager and for some reason I got mixed up and I had a heck of a time sorting them. There are … Continue reading →

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Twas the Night is Finished!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by

While I was at Camp Blanding I was able to work and complete my Claudia Dinnell project “Twas the Night” and I thought I would share it with you. The first step was to add the one-inch inner border and … Continue reading →

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My Birthday!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

Today has been a very busy day, but today I turned 55! I guess it is only a number, right?! I don’t really feel like it, but the reality is – I am. Oh well! I’ve heard from all of … Continue reading →

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I’m Home!

Posted on September 25, 2013 by

I’m not really sure where to begin. It seems like it has been forever since I’ve written. I got home about 8 p.m. tonight, unpacked the truck and still working on my bags and stuff – believe me I have … Continue reading →

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Monday Sew-in

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

It has been a wild and fun day here! I had two friends, Linda and Sandy come over for a sew day and I thought I had gotten a good bit done, but there are just little things here and … Continue reading →

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Doesn’t Look Like Much!

Posted on September 15, 2013 by

Today I had a lot to do and did I get it all done? No! I didn’t really think I would, but I was hopeful! I made my list and I did make progress. First off, I need to make … Continue reading →

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Moving Sale

Posted on September 15, 2013 by

Friday, first thing, I finished my Primitive Gatherings wool block and then I ended up doing some catching up around the house. Plus I got to spend some time with Katie and Wyatt. I’m leaving to go to Florida on … Continue reading →

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Bittersweet Departure

Posted on September 12, 2013 by

What an emotional day! A happy beginning, it seems so long ago. I got to play with our sweet angel, Adley and I told Kyle, that I wanted to dress her, my last play date with her for a while. … Continue reading →

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20130911

Posted on September 11, 2013 by

It does not seem like it has been twelve years ago. I watched some of the footage today and heard some new stories that I had not already heard. I still get choked up and teary eyed when I hear … Continue reading →

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Tyler Tuesday

Posted on September 10, 2013 by

It has been a great couple of days here, some of it a little lazy and some of it productive! Adley is so sweet; her happy time is when she is on her changing table getting her diaper changed and … Continue reading →

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Mimi Express

Posted on September 8, 2013 by

From last night to this morning I was able to finish stitching out my “verse” borders. I think they really turned out good. One of the techniques that Claudia uses is the Pellon shape-flex. She asked us to wash and … Continue reading →

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Twas the Night 2

Posted on September 7, 2013 by

Today was a lot better than yesterday, it was my turn to drive and as we are going to school Brenda notices a rainbow. To be greeted by a rainbow is a good luck charm, but more like a “I’m … Continue reading →

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Twas the Night, Day 1

Posted on September 6, 2013 by

Our day got off to a great start, Brenda picked me up and off we go to class, we even had time to go back to the grocery store to get a few snacks. I was thinking we were going … Continue reading →

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All Mixed Up

Posted on September 4, 2013 by

Yesterday was pretty eventful, we had a surprise birthday lunch for Ivy at Topwater Grill. Katie was sick and ended up at the hospital but came home. I picked up Wyatt after work and David ended up watching him while … Continue reading →

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Class Prepping

Posted on September 3, 2013 by

Brenda, a friend of mine, and I have signed up for a class that is machine embroidery project in Humble at It’s A Stitch. The class is Friday and Saturday and should look like a Christmas red work quilt called … Continue reading →

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Shower for Katie and Kynlee

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

It has been a pretty busy weekend, last night we were driving home from seeing the movie, “The Butler” with Cathy and Rex and I told David it sure seemed like Saturday night, but not! It was Sunday and the … Continue reading →

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Quilt for Kynlee

Posted on September 1, 2013 by

I was finally able to finish the baby quilt that I’ve been working on. I have stressed about it for over a week. If you know me very well at all, you know that I am not a big fan … Continue reading →

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