Henry's feeling better and other things

Henry was ill this week, not feeling well with a stomach bug.  Thomas stayed home during the week  with him for two days.  Rick and I will be traveling down to them tomorrow, Saturday, to watch Reed ride mutton.  Cannot wait to see those two delightful grandsons.  This picture of Henry is when he is obviously feeling better, he's playing with the trucks and boats and the bear that I made for his Momma, Breanna.

Finished binding the fishing quilt for Everett and made him a pirate pillow case trimmed in Green, his favorite color.   In case we found them at the Mexican Restaurant tonight we took it all with us, but they were not there.  It will get to him soon.

Next week is Grady's birthday party time.  The boys are beginning new stages.  It is glorious to see and yet sad to see too.  I love their energy, their innocense, and their joy.

Sent this quilt off to be quilted - it chosen recipient is Thomas.  Hope he enjoy the flannel.

Last weekend for February 2016

It's the final deer hunting weekend for the 2015/2016 season, well, it is the final season for my husbands deer lease.  We will be heading down in Southeast Texas and will get to spend more days with Reed and Henry.  Packing up and heading down tonight. 


Last night while watching Midsomer Murder's on Acorn TV I worked on The Needle Niche BOM project, which I will be ending up with two versions of.  Happily, I am continuing to make a first block from Reproduction fabrics and for some reason that block looks better than the block using 30's fabric.  I had previously completed my Repro block and cut the 30's fabric for the BOM version. I run into more issues with the second block than the first block but I'm too afraid to make the 30's block first as it is supposed to be from a limited supply of provided fabric - but then again, ;)  it is a controlled scrappy 30's finished quilt blocks so who is going to know that my fabrics used in the block do not match other participants blocks.  Another reason for the success of the reproduction fabric blocks could be due to the chosen fabric coming from my own stash, but more than likely it's success is from my own OCD mentality not screaming YOU'RE GOING TO MESS IT UP! 


Nearing the ending Midsomer Murder, I continued matching squares of neutral to yellow for the 2015 Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt.   I've decided to take the slower road on piecing this mystery.


Going to be a great drive with the Redbud trees blooming! 

January 2016

January 10 was Henry Alan's second birthday.  I so adore his personality, filled with individuality and he's pretty decisive.  This coming weekend will be his party date.  Cannot wait to get hugs and see the boys running around.

Rick and I got all families trampoline's for Christmas gifts.  Breanna and Thomas, Chelsey and Kenneth have theirs up.

Started a new QOM from The Needle Niche.  Unsure of myself so I will be making two of the same quilt blocks, one from the fabric they provide and another from Reproduction fabric that I already have.  I'll do the reproduction fabric first to ensure that the blocks are learned before making the 1930's addition.  I am thinking I'll be able to use these 12 blocks with the other 1930's blocks I have to make an even bigger quilt.  Of course that will make mine not the QOM layout but, it is my quilt so I should be able to use it however I want to without feeling guilty, right - Yes, I should.

Colt and Jennifer have moved into their new home.  It appears that Colt is living the dream. 

Plain & Fancy

Finally finished Sunday night around 11:40PM.  WooHoo, Tumbling.  Because I did not like the backing that came with the quilt, might as well use muslin, I am now needing backing fabric and think I'll do the angled strip binding.  Will see - so excited to have this one down and done. 

Saturday, 11/16/13

Woke up early this morning.  Went to The Needle Niche in Athens, Texas to purchase fabric for the upcoming mystery quilt found at Quiltville.com.  It's my first participation in one of Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilts.  I love her scrappy quilts.  
   
It was a busy day that turned into a great day because Grady & Colt came to visit. Rick and I were at the end of cleaning the old travel trailer when they showed up and having Grady run around showing enthusiasm for all things new brought smiles to our faces.  We enjoyed stuffed baked potatoes from Tommy's BBQ.  Rick brought home ribs too, Grady had his first rib!  With that wonderfully sweet look he has, he said "Um, Um, I like ribs"! 

I'll say it a thousand times, being a grandparent is the best!

It's early morning, and my right hand still smells of Pine Sol!