Sunday Stash Report

I'm still -60 yds. But I am nearing some finishes. Saturday was "B&B" day. Borders and Backings. I put a border around a Heartstrings top, found some backing and seamed it, and loaded it on the long arm. Whew! That is a project ready to quilt. Next I pulled out the navy blue/white bricks and stepping stones. I have the first border on, and the second border cut. Today I hope to get those sewn on, and the backing ready. Then I can set it aside--ready to go.

I miss Mason, Laura Beth and Nick. I wished they lived closer. I miss those little arms being held up with that "pick me up, grandma" look. The weather was beautiful on Friday and Saturday, 60's and 70's. Now if it would just dry off a bit.

Motivation Friday

We're not really going to check on my goals. I spent the last week in Mankato with Mason, Laura Beth and Nick, so there was no sewing! But I got to play with Mason a lot, and although I haven't gotten him to say "grandma or grandpa" yet, I worked on it! My house is so quiet without him here to hold his arms up to me. Or play in the bathtub. Or read a book to. He even listens closely when I sing, no matter what! This is one of the last pictures I took before I left.


I love to shop at thrift and junk stores. I look for old dishes, especially old Pyrex. I bought this one, it goes with a set of smaller ones in different colors. This is a 1.5 liter casserole dish. The little "ears" on the sides make them easy to lift while hot.

Also found some flat flannel sheets I am going to try and use as batting on heartstrings quilts. With lots of seams and foundation fabric, they sometimes get quite heavy when you add batting too. And, I found Ken six more shirts. He wants button down the front, button down collar, with a front pocket, in conservative colors! Nothing like being picky! These will either become work shirts (and they don't have to be new--just clean and cared for) or farm shirts (where anything goes!)

The weather is beautiful today, the thermometer says 75 degrees, and I hear kids playing and lawn mowers going. Sure beats snow! I have my doors and windows open. Ah, fresh air!

I hope you're enjoying nice weather where you are too!


PS--check the previous post, that wildly striped afghan Mason is laying on I found in a thrift store for $5!!! I had to buy it, my grandmother made that pattern a lot and I didn't have one. I have great memories of her making them.

Wednesday--Playing with Mason

Today I had Mason all to myself. hehe I will get him away from his mother for a visit yet! So there are no sewing pictures--just Mason pictures!

First a snack

Now what grandma??
(notice no lack of toys here)

She's playing with the shiny box again....

My favorite toy---a straw!

Grandma, I can't see you behind that thing!

Now I see you!

Luckily we had nowhere we had to be, we didn't get dressed until the afternoon!!

Tuesday--Just Tuesday

I'm still in Minnesota enjoying family. Tomorrow Mason isn't going to daycare, he's staying home with grandma! I am looking forward to a whole day of just Mason and I. I haven't taken any new pictures, most the time he is so busy I can't get a shot! But while I was alone today I baked a Lemon Greek Yogurt Cake. (it couldn't move, so I could take a picture!)

Yes, it's not a big cake, and it has lemon syrup poured over it while it's hot. A little spray whipped cream and it's pretty good!

My goals will suffer this week, I drove to Minnesota with my featherweight and sewing box, but no fabric or cutting mat! Guess I didn't think very far ahead~ Oh well, some things are just more important!

Monday Goals

Time for goals. I'm still in MN, and not sure when I'm going home.

1. Bind the baby quilt
2. Load another quilt on the long arm
3. Sew 9 patches into a top
4. Sew next sashing on Sonja's Windows
5. Pull out of UFO and work on it

There are enough things for goals to keep me busy this week. Have you thought about goals for this week?

Sunday Stash Report

I haven't anything new to report. Nothing bought, I didn't finish anything. Still -60 yards. I will have to work harder!!

I'm in Mankato with Laura Beth, Nick, and Mason. Ahhh! Mason is walking. Into everything.


Grandpa bought me a new outfit.


And I had a "Mason sized" Halloween cupcake.

And what does Grandma find so interesting about this little silver box??


Yesterday I was in Kasson MN. Yes, I took my camera, and completely forgot to take pictures. But Mary did a good job, go to the blog and see what we did. It was a great time, I ALWAYS enjoy these sewing sessions. And yes Julia--I wore my favorite orange sweatshirt!

I went shopping the night before to buy a stem and some leaves, I was going to come in costume Sheree--as a pumpkin! (Sheree had joked around that we should come in costume!) Anyone can host a sew in, it can be just a few people--so watch out Linda and Julia, and all the Nebraska Ladies whom I'm SORRY I can't remember all your names! I have PLENTY of room, you want to pick up Jay and come to my house? Spend the weekend? I have plenty of machines, fabric, and even a long arm. Please say yes!!

Happy Halloween!!

I'm heading to the Heartstrings Sew in at Kasson MN!