Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Pillowcases
Oh yes, I had to make time to make some more pillowcases. I really think they are adicting. I made three more for my other grandchildren to go with their cuddle quilts for christmas. And I managed to make one from the scraps left over from Bill's quilt. So he will have one to match his christmas quilt. Now I find myself looking around my stash of material to see if I can make more. And who will I give them too????????? Hmmmmmm. I have been spending my evenings hand sewing the binding on the green quilt, and I am just about there. Bill will be gone hunting again this weekend so I will see how much work I can put in on his quilt to get it closer to finish.
I am spending the day Saturday with the girls christmas shopping. Yes, you heard me right, christmas shopping. We do more playing around in the stores more than anything else. We always look forward to it. Every year it is to a different mall or city. This year the destination is Gurnee Mills in Illinois. So looking forward to it.....................
I am spending the day Saturday with the girls christmas shopping. Yes, you heard me right, christmas shopping. We do more playing around in the stores more than anything else. We always look forward to it. Every year it is to a different mall or city. This year the destination is Gurnee Mills in Illinois. So looking forward to it.....................
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday afternoon
What a weekend!!!!!! It went so fast! I was so involved with the grandchildren and the halloween festivals around our town. They enjoyed all the events. Momma did too, because when grandma brought them home, they took very long naps...............
I worked on bill's quilt and finished the hand stiching on the binding. It needs a little more ties and it is done and ready to be wrapped for christmas. I sewed the binding on the green quilt I am making for my girl friend for christmas. I am terrible sewing binding on. Even with the help of my sister long distance by phone, I still manage to screw it up. I took it apart twice. I was so upset, I had to walk away from it for awhile. Late last night I deceided to give it a try again. It will work, but still is not exactly great. I am not being that hard on myself, I really think it is bad. I have such a phobia about putting binding on and getting those corners just right. The binding is actually fine, it's the corners that I am upset about. Tonight I am just going to sit here and hand sew that binding and hopefully my blood pressure will come back to normal.
It is trick or treating here in town tonight, so I plan on doing alot of jumping up and down. Bill is home from hunting, however he is very tired and already in his recliner. So I can't rely on him for any help.
Well one thing that turned out great this weekend, while sewing I managed to cook Gina's Italian Sausage Soup. The smells from my kitchen are wonderful. Even bill noticed when he got home. I can hardly wait to try it.
I worked on bill's quilt and finished the hand stiching on the binding. It needs a little more ties and it is done and ready to be wrapped for christmas. I sewed the binding on the green quilt I am making for my girl friend for christmas. I am terrible sewing binding on. Even with the help of my sister long distance by phone, I still manage to screw it up. I took it apart twice. I was so upset, I had to walk away from it for awhile. Late last night I deceided to give it a try again. It will work, but still is not exactly great. I am not being that hard on myself, I really think it is bad. I have such a phobia about putting binding on and getting those corners just right. The binding is actually fine, it's the corners that I am upset about. Tonight I am just going to sit here and hand sew that binding and hopefully my blood pressure will come back to normal.
It is trick or treating here in town tonight, so I plan on doing alot of jumping up and down. Bill is home from hunting, however he is very tired and already in his recliner. So I can't rely on him for any help.
Well one thing that turned out great this weekend, while sewing I managed to cook Gina's Italian Sausage Soup. The smells from my kitchen are wonderful. Even bill noticed when he got home. I can hardly wait to try it.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
BOM #6
Here is # 6!!!!!!!
This was very easy, but I think I am getting comfortable with making these stars. Thank you again for the easy to follow instructions. I am ready for the next one!
Friday, October 17, 2008
These little cuties are my granddaughters. Hailie and Emma. They are all ready for trick or treating. Emma has chosen a princess costume and with the help of grandma she is ready. She has even been practicing her "trick or treat!' and "thank you". Hailie, grandma's little bug, is all excited to be going trick or treating with her big sister. Hailie can say "Please" so she is practicing also. The girls have no problems with wearing their costumes, and actually momma has a hard time getting them to take them off. This sunday, Papa Bill has promised to be home from hunting early so he can show his two little angles how to make a jack o lantern. We will see how that goes.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sister's weekend
This is Jessica my niece and her son Teddy. Jessica was kind enough to open her house for the sister's weekend. Her house was filled with sewing machines, ironing boards and cutting boards. We just sort of took over. Jessica had to work the weekend and didn't get to spend much time with us as we sewed and babysat her son. We managed to get a few things done but spent time just visiting more. It was a great weekend, and thank you so much Jessica for opening your lovely new home for us and making me feel welcome. And Teddy, you still are my favorite great nephew as I am your favorite Auntie Mutz.
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