Putting it on paper

This is the next on the list that I put to paper last night. It goes a little something like this.
1. red, pink and white quilt
2. Birthday table runner
3. Bee Blocks ( two from Dec.)
4. Hug Quilt
5. Mini QT swap - theme take flight
6. Way overdue sockmonkey who is in pieces.
I guess is my spare time I'll be sewing. Can I ask the Lord for some snow days?

It's Mine and It's Here

 Dana from Old Red Barn Co was having a giveaway of this quilt. Background- Dana started a Flickr group quilt along that can be found here. She has introduced me to so many wonderful women (and men) through this group, not to mention has helped my quilting HUGE. Dana and I exchange emails, comment on each others blogs and have become friends in the sense that you are friends with meeting. I tease that I am going to drop by her house for tea and she says "come on by". When she was making this quilt I was asking all kinds of questions"how big are your squares?" "who is quilting it?" Is that the Oz fabric line?"So there was HUGE love for this quilt and THEN she has a giveaway. In every spot available I put "please be mine" and now it is. I love it so much you have no idea. It is sooooo perfectly done. I feel so lucky to have a part of her and still can't wait until we can have a cup of tea together. I will treasure it always. Thank you Dana!!!

 And this is a tease for Jenn. This is Baby Dooley's quilt. "Oh, Oh I almost showed you the whole thing! "(sticks tongue out and gives a raspberry). Jenn is having a baby girl and refuses to tell me the name. And that is fine but now the wench is teasing me. " oh oh I almost said her name" Plain Rude!

Happy New Year My Friends

Is it bad that all I can think about is the quilts I want to make this year? And then I stress over the fact that there is not enough time to make all those quilts? It is a sickness for sure. 

We had a wonderful time on our vacation and this little fellow missed us because he spent two full days visiting, the first to watch the fish and the second morning he came over he fell asleep under the Christmas tree. It is a good thing his mommy doesn't mind sharing.

So I have lists going through my head. I can't seem to stop the list making. What is it about it being a new year? It seems like a lot of pressure. Tell me how was your New Years and are you making lists in your head too or am I the only crazy one. Don't answer that. I know I'm the crazy one. Just kidding. Would love to hear from you and Happy New Year!!!!

San Francisco

 You know when you go into a city and it has that certain charm?

  You see little bits of art and inspiration everywhere you look

                                          Colors and shapes grab you.

                                                 Maybe its the history

                                             Maybe its the landmarks

                                              Maybe its the people of all kinds

                 This wasn't my first time here like it was for my kids

                                 And I hope its not the last.

Christmas in Northern California

                                                                   Pacific Grove

                                  Christmas Eve Dinner

                                   Gadgets for everyone

                               Whale watching

                                 Good walks

                                  Some play

                              and the beautiful ocean.

New room

And because inspiration strikes at the weirdest times, I painted Avery's room a color called "salty tear". It is a lovely shade of blue and makes the whole room look great.

And we're off......

But before we go. I thought you would like to see what we've been up to.

 Peppermint Cookies- yummo!!!

 Project Momma Cat and Kitten- both ferel and both scared of humans. Big time! I'm working my way from 10 yards to 5 yards without them bolting.

 A visit from Big sister Dani who is now not the tallest girl in the house. We loved having her stay with us.

 God sends me this cat from next door so I relax. He demands to be let in and I snuggle him and just breathe:)

And just because he is the little man of the house. Our little lion.
Merry Christmas and I will see you the coming New Year.