By Nellie's request

Nellie requested I post this picture. This is one applique block I've done for a quilt in the makings. There will be one other block similar to this and two blocks with butterflies, dragonflies and such things as that. I'm unable to post the butterfly block Nellie, as it isn't finished yet. I will post when it is done. This block took about 4 hours to cut the pieces, and 8 hours to machine applique. It turned out very pretty, and Nellie has "spoken" for it. Just because someone speaks for something doesn't mean I have to give it to them right? Ha! We'll see, the famous Mom words.

Gambling is a sin?

They say that gambling is a sin, but I say it's going to keep me warm at night. In January I entered a "block lotto", I sent in 5 blocks (the maximum allowed), and then the drawing came.... I was one of three winners. Here's the quilt top I put together with my winnings, and five others I made. As the Dixie Chicks sing, "I'll fly away on the sin wagon". I think its bright and pretty. Just what I need to get me through until spring hits.

Nature or Nurture, the never ending question.

I'm wondering if this is genetic, or a learned behavior? I have to vote for nurture on this one. Mom was always so organized. I remember we teased her about having so much fabric. The truth is she could get away with having so much, because she was so organized. There are so many times in my life, that I am thankful Mom taught us so much about being organized. It has helped me immensely in my personal and professional life. My supervisors at work always love that I'm so organized. I'm sure these skills were learned from Mom. I'd like to make a toast :) Here's a drawer of fabric to you Mom.
Love and miss you bunches,
Colene

Farmer's Daughter Quilt

Well, Its day two of making the Farmer's Daughter Quilt. Yesterday I spent about 8 hours cutting all the peices for this quilt. Each block has 35 peices in it. Last night I was thinking, man you've really bit off more than you can chew this time. Its the old big eyes, little stomach syndrome. Guess I never grew out of it. Will try to post a picture of the one block I have done. Its not perfect. Right now I'm in production line mode. Making what is called half square triangles.

Here's the christmas chart

Christmas Exchange List
2005 Bought for
Al Bought for Joy
Joy Bought for Colene
Colene Bought for Janet
Janet Bought for Diana
Diana Bought for Lisa
Lisa Bought for Al

2006
Al Buys for Lisa
Joy Buys for Al
Colene Buys for Joy
Janet Buys for Colene
Diana Buys for Janet
Lisa Buys for Diana

Christmas Sibling Exchange

I'm not sure if this is correct. Let me know and I will make changes as needed.

Murphy

Now, isn't that the cutest puppy ever?

My first day as a blogger

Just discovered the existence of blogs about a week ago. Thought to self.... self, you could have your own blog. Wondered to self.... self can you blog for free? Googled... free blog, Now I too am a blogger.
My first day as a blogger begins with a picture of my favorite puppy... if I can figure out how to do this.