That time of year

when the FedEx guy brings a package and you have to try and contain your excitement or you just might hug him!

I'm just saying. :o)

A good read

I don't read as much as I did when I was younger. I guess taking care of kids and quilting have taken up the time I used to spend reading. Of course, I always make time for the latest Sparks novel- but not much more beyond that.

Then a couple weeks ago I was contacted by Elm Creek Quilts and asked if I wouldn't mind reading Jennifer's latest novel

To be honest, I haven't read any of her other titles, but I have seen them in quilt shops and bookstores. This one caught my attention though. I read the summary and knew I wanted to read it. I grew up near the Sonoma valley in California and thought the story would be interesting.

I'm not even half-way through, but I had to write. I LOVE it!  Sometimes it takes me a few pages or a chapter to get into a book- not this one. After the first page I knew I wanted to know more about the characters and their surroundings. Once the quilts were brought into the picture I was hooked for sure. In fact, as soon as I finish writing this post and tuck my kidlets into bed, and I've got a date with my bed and a good book. (Sorry hubs, you'll just have to watch the Oscars w/out me!)

So if you're looking for a good read- check this one out. I can tell you one thing, as soon as I'm done with this one (oh, I'll keep you posted) I'll be tracking down her other titles to read.  :o)

REMINDERS

Are you tired of hearing about this stuff yet?

Quilt Block Contest is still accepting applicants. It's su fun to visit the FLICKR page and see all the fun blocks. You are all so creative with your blocks- the fabric selections and colors. Love it!

I'm accepting entries through March 9th!!!

Also, tomorrow I'll be at STITCHING CORNER in OREM, UT 

Hope to see YOU there.  :o)

Mini/Many Plans

Thanks for your comments on the Mini's. I feel the same way as ALL of you so it still leaves me conflicted. On one hand I think they're a great way to try a new technique or make and finish a project all in one day. On the other hand, they almost seem pointless to me because once I make them I'm not sure what I'll do with it. But who knows, maybe once I have a few I'll start finding purposes for them.  :o)

So I'm gonna dive right in. I have a couple ideas in mind and I picked the fabrics this morning:

This raindow of marble-y prints has been calling my name. The yellow looks pretty gross in this pic but I promise it doesn't in person. :o)

Next, this stack of graduating greys. It may look dreary to some, but I have grand plans for this one.

My hope is to get these done by the weekend. We'll see.

But speaking of weekend-

if you're a Utah local and want to come see, I'll be doing a trunk show at

Stitching Corner 

Saturday at 11am.

They're located at 631 E. 1700 S. (just off of State st.) in Orem.

I'd LOVE to see you there.

And who knows- maybe I'll have a couple 'Minis' to show! :o)

MINI

I've seen mini quilts ALL OVER. I have even made a few. But I wanted to get your thoughts on them.

I've had a couple of ideas for quilts on my mind the past few weeks but can't seem to find the time to make them. Then I started thinking about making them mini. But I just can't decide.

So, what do you think? Do you make them? Do you like them? What do you do with them?  :o)

p.s.- Did you pick up on my 'secret' project from the last post? Just curious how many saw it and how many it slipped right by. More on that to come. 

p.p.s- One more thing, I FINALLY added a gadget to this blog so you can follow by email. It's on the left column right below 'Followers'

HAPPY SEWING!