Monday Goals

I've been pondering what kind of goals I can have this week. I did get the baby quilt top together last night. Discovered what I forgot to pack in that car of mine--a SEAM RIPPER! Tomorrow I will have to go buy one. I have been quietly sewing and reading today, Laura Beth and Nick are enjoying Melissa being here. Lots of laughing, movies and for those of you who know--the video game "Guitar Hero". Except that's it's LOUD it's a hoot to watch--Melissa is a vocal/band/piano teacher so she loves it!

1) Take pictures of the Blooming Rose top tomorrow on the grass if it's not too windy.
2) Start ironing and cutting fabric for my new quilt "Scrap Happy"

Drat--too windy today to take picures--I tried!!

Sunday Stash Report

I didn't buy any fabric, but I did finish something--DD's baby quilt. I'd say that used about 10 yards total.

I am trying to participate in the stashbuster weekend retreat, I did get the blocks for one UFO together, but the fabric for the borders are at home. Next I will work on a baby quilt I have half made, and when I have THAT put together, I can start my new red quilt! So I do have a goal! Later I will take pictures of LB and her quilt, and my UFO top.

Sunny Saturday

Today was a baby shower for Laura Beth.  Good time, Laura Beth saw some different faces for a change.  Now I think I will go sew or read, Stashbusters are having a virtual retreat, and I would like to finish putting my blocks together.  I have three rows left to sew on.  

Only a few weeks left before the baby is born.

Quiet Thursday

Not much happening here, LB had a Dr. appt this morning, things are going well. I put together a pan of lasagna, made some garlic bread, have a salad ready. Now we will wait for Nick to call when he's going to get home, he's working out of town today.

In between I have been putting some UFO blocks together using my new design wall. Yes, it's the concrete basement floor! Maybe now it's time for a quick nap. And I haven't been to any fabric stores yet!


These blocks are from an internet swap from a few years ago, I have never done raggy edge applique, and I loved doing them, and receiving them! There are leaves to be raggy edge appliqued when I get the top together, but I forgot them at home in the drawer. But if I get it put together that far, I will be satisfied!

Wednesday Ramblings

I'm drinking coffee comtemplating my day. For those of you who don't know, I am OCD--I NEED to plan my day. Asked LB if she needed to be somewhere today--I got a shrug. LOL--like where would I take her??!! But do need to make a trip to the grocery store, she requested homemade beef stroganoff for supper. I was in a rush when I packed, and didn't bring my recipe box, so we are eating things I can remember or recipes I can get off the internet. And a chocolate sheet cake would go over well I think.

And, yesterday I found this in the Sunday Ads. It's an Acer Aspire One, had everything I wanted on it, and it was CHEAP. And see how small it is? It is less than 10"x7", and weighs under 2 pounds. It has Windows XP like my big computer at home, so I won't have to switch back and forth. And it is wireless with lots of other options I haven't explored yet. But--I downloaded some pictures on it, so that works.

Well, I am going to shower, shop, cook, and sew. Hopefully in that order! And I haven't been to any fabric stores.

Later on Monday

Today was Laura Beth's Dr. appt and she is much better, strict bedrest seems to be doing it. They are hoping she makes it to 39 weeks, (she is a little over 35 now) and if she doesn't hatch by then they will induce her. Looks like I will be here a while, so worked on making a sewing area. I set my sewing table up in front of the window in the basement, and then I realized there was no plug in close! Picked up an extension cord while I was out shopping. So have a small area in the basement with a table, featherweight, cutting board, and iron/ironing board.

Nick fixed it so I could unload pictures from my camera and FIND them again on their computer. I promised pictures of my little car packed to come stay, LOL, Ken kept saying it was full, do you think I should tell him I put more in there after he left and then I stopped at Walmart and bought groceries?? My car maybe not be pretty or fancy, but she is dependable and cheap!!

Oh, and Laura Beth said there is a baby shower on Saturday, so I will have to get that binding on the quilt and wrap it up! I have been sorting thru her baby clothes for her, can see a few things they need yet. Maybe I will get a little time to shop before Saturday.

Oh, I found this on Stephanie's Blog--how fitting for now!

You Are An ISFJ




The Nurturer



You have a strong need to belong, and you very loyal.

A good listener, you excel at helping others in practical ways.

In your spare time, you enjoy engaging your senses through art, cooking, and music.

You find it easy to be devoted to one person... a partner who you do special things for.



In love, you express your emotions through actions.

Taking care of someone is how you love them. And you do it well!



At work, you do well in a structured environment. You complete tasks well and on time.

You would make a good interior designer, chef, or child psychologist.



How you see yourself: Competent, dependable, and detail oriented



When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, dominant, and stuck in a rut

What's Your Personality Type?

Monday Goals

I am at Laura Beth's and Nick's.  Thinking about some goals.  Saturday I got home and my panto and thread order had arrived, so I quick quilted LB's and Nick's baby quilt.  So for goals---

1.  Making and bind the baby quilt
2.  Ask Nick how to download pictures from my camera onto their computer (I took pictures of how full my little car was
3.  Put the next Slide Show baby top together
4.  Work on red quilt called "Scrap Happy" from October 2008 issue of American Patchwork and Quilting

I should have brought along some Heartstrings blocks that are just sitting there waiting for me to set them together.  Rats!! 

Laura Beth is on strict bedrest, so I am here to keep her company, do laundry, plan and make meals etc.  You know--motherly things!!  So for lunch I grilled hotdogs, sliced cucumbers and tomatoes, got out carrots and grapes, and made a pan of brownies.  LB is laying on the couch, remote in hand (sounds like her father)  phone, milk, and brownie nearby.  Later today she has a Dr. appt, I am hoping she will continue to be at home.