Productivity is UP!

I may be in isolation but I'm still being productive. I decided that I should take this opportunity to finish some of MY projects. I finally got around to quilting this quilt:

I really like the way the quilting turned out. It's a pattern I've never done before- but I really like how it turned out. Guess what!? I MISS QUILTING!!! I've been so busy with the last few quilts that I've sent them out to be quilted. They turned out fabulous and I don't regret it one bit. But as I was sitting there quilting this quilt I remembered how much I like doing it. In fact, I'm already pin-basting another one to work on tomorrow. But first I have to figure out how to make those pink strips into binding for that zig-zag edge! AH!

Once I get that done I'll show you a pic of the WHOLE FINISHED QUILT! Yeah!

Just for Laughs

And who doesn't need a good laugh. My BFF just started a blog. Before you get too excited I want you to know- it's meant to be funny. She's not completely serious with this infatuation, only partly. Anyway, i just went to the blog and read it and I'm still laughing out loud- REALLY. So, take a peek into http://marciaandphoebe.blogspot.com/ and see what they've been up too. And if you know anyone else that might enjoy- pass along the info.

Toodles. :o)

EXCITING!

Oh, I am so thankful for the 'small stuff' to add some excitement to my life right now. This morning I remembered I was announcing the winner of the 5 NEW Crazy Old Ladies patterns. So I hoped over to Random.org and this is what I got:


Imagine my surprise when I counted though the comments (3 times to be sure!) and it was YVONNE!!! I don't know Yvonne personally, but I know lots about her through my good friend Shannon. And thanks to her faithful following I look forward to her comments all the time. I am beyond excited that she is the winner of:

YVONNE- email me so I can get these shipped out ASAP!!!

On another note, my isolation is a little less strict now that I've passed the first 3 days. Not a whole lot changes- but I am going to start a little bit of sewing. Yep, you heard me. A couple of those UFO's I've had stashed in the cupboard are going to get finished. Don't worry I'll be posting as I get them done! Yahoo!

Tallgrass

Have you been to Tallgrass Prarie Studio? I have, but it's been awhile. In my blog-wandering I stumbled upon this blog again. I didn't want to post any pictures so make sure you visit the link.

I am so impressed with modern quilting. It's such a stretch for me. My brain is programed to do everything straight. Perfectly parallel and perpindicular. But I LOVE these quilts. I have done a couple small 'wonky' log cabins but I am so inspired to try something WAY out of the box for me.

Shhhh, don't tell.

I was sitting here- in isolation- trying to think of somethting to do. All of a sudden I remembered a bag that had from market that had all kind of pamphlet and catalogs in it. I decided to go through it. So I'm looking through the bag and I found this:

Ok. I TOTALLY forgot about this. And that just doesn't happen with chocolate. I bought this at the Mall of America and stuck it in my bag for later. But after a couple trips to Cheesecake Factory I wasn't in the mood for this sweet yet. So I packed it away. Another yummy treat at the airport on the way home (Ben and Jerry's waffle cone- way too much ice cream) and I never pulled the treat out.

Skip to home and all the chaos that has insued and you can understand why I forgot about this candybar. Actually, I think it was meant to be. I'm not supposed to eat chocolate right now but who can resist GODIVA!!!

Today is a good day.