Instead of Celebrating

I finished quilting this quilt. I started this on Thursday night after work. It really went together fast fast fast. It is the Happy Hour quilt by Atkinson Designs. I love how it turned out. (It is for me, btw)




Hopefully you can see the quilting. It is the echo flowers pattern by Dawn Ramirez, The Pajama Quilter. (love her dvd)


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18 MONTHS!

In life sometimes we have to congratulate ourselves as rarely others remember these personal anniversaries. Although at 12 months I did receive an e card from a friend. It was much appreciated as you (Ann) were the only person who remembered that anniversary. Thanks. Here's to me and 18 months of this.




I haven't decided yet how I will celebrate, dh is working tonight so I won't be celebrating with him. hmmmm. Maybe take myself out to dinner or a movie? Naaa I'll probably stay home and sew. LOL

Another LIttle Quilt Swap Draft One?

I had been thinking about doing a whole cloth quilt for my contribution to another little quilt swap. Here is the result. I'm not sure.... what do you think?

Finishing up a couple of items

This morning I finished up the last touches on a couple of items. First I finished the diaper bag I started earlier this week. This will be for my soon to be Grandson, Mason. I used the Open City Tote pattern by Quilts Illustrated. I made it a big bigger than the pattern though.
Here is the outside of the bag. Mom to be loves Care Bears, that was an easy choice then.



Here is the inside of the diaper bag. Lots of pockets.



I finished this little baby quilt up, by adding the binding this morning. I know you've seen this before, but I had better light available today, so You will see it again.



Quilting close up



Back of the quilt

I'm a Boy!

What great fun we had today at the baby ultrasound. At first they couldn't tell if the baby was a girl or a boy as the cord was in the way, but later on it became clear. Definately a boy. Already waving hello, and showing off those biceps. Check him out!

Tomorrow is the BIG Day!

Tomorrow is the day we find out if I will be getting a girl or a boy grandchild. I'm hoping for a girl, but feel like its a boy. Cross your fingers for me.


I'm actually on top of the cooking today. Here is what's for dinner tonight. yum!



And here's a bunch of catching up in no particular order.

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in Idaho. I think it was close to 70 degrees. They are calling for 67 for the high today. Yesterday I worked a bit in the yard, I put out my windchimes.

I also with help from hubby got the grill out and ready to fire up.


Here is the view from the deck this morning. Still snow on the mountains, but the farmer's field across the road is looking pretty green indeed.

Keep reading I promise some quilty stuff if you stick with me here.
I finished this quilt a while ago, but don't think I blogged it. It is a gift for this Christmas. If you are my sister and you asked for a purple and yellow quilt, then the surprise is blown. (I don't think this particular sister reads my blog) Shhhh don't tell her its here.


This is the neighborhood kitty. She likes to wander past my window and torment my dog. I like her though. She is friendly and looks before she crosses the street. Nobody has "adopted" her, but my neighbor feeds her, and she's been around for years.


When my kids were younger we used to ride bikes together. I really enjoyed this. I have since gained a significant amount of weight and my bike is worn out. Hubby tried to fix it last year, but the brakes were just too scary for me. Yesterday I bought a new bike. I rode it a few blocks yesterday, and then again this morning. I am stiff stiff stiff, but it feels good. Here it is. On sale only $56, such a deal.


This weekend I have been making Maverick Stars from Bonnie's Quiltville site. I love using up all the little triangles that I just can't seem to throw away.

That is 26 blocks so far, and enough pieces going for another 13 blocks. I am almost out of triangles. The goal is to use them all up.


I made a bunch of puss in the corner blocks a few weeks ago. I made a twin size quilt top and also this baby quilt. I haven't quilted the twin yet, but here is the baby. I love the butterfly fabric on the back of this quilt. I tried a new little quilting pattern and used primary colors varigated thread.
Hopefully this will be for a GIRL baby. (Just sending the wish out into the universe)


I've also been working on a bunch of scrappy spool blocks. Here they are on the design wall, not yet sewn together.


I guess that is it for today. I am hoping to fertilize the lawn, and change the seat on my bike and raise the handlebars before hubby goes to work. Oh, I forgot to mention hubby got a job in a nearby town. This means I get to see him sleeping every morning before I go to work. Cool. (He is working the opposite shift as I, but at least he is in town. Yay!)

Another LIttle Quilt Swap

I've joined Kate and 41 bloggers in another little quilt swap. I received my partner info today, and I have to say I'm at a loss of what to make. My partner's tastes are opposite of mine. LOL. Of course I'm thinking Kate is making me stretch. Although, probably not on purpose. Here goes nothing. Good thing I have until July 1st to figure out this new style.