so I am sharing it...just because. I need to find a way to print it in high resolution for my office! I am going to email them: the purl bee.
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
the quilt is finished
Up close, there are definitely some boo boos but all ones I learned from so I can do better next time. Although I like my fabric choices, I unintentionally chose a scheme that matches nothing else in my house!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
a winter storm, lots of ice, a sick kid and the kid who loves the cold...
So, we got 4-5 inches of snow, then a nice thick layer of ice, and then more snow on top. That was yesterday. I walked down the driveway and risked my life by standing under these very ice-laden drooping trees for some pictures. I also took two steps out my back door for the icicles in a row photo.
One kid has had a cold and a fever off and on. The other spent way too much time outside yesterday. I cannot admit the actual length of time should it somehow be against the law, and the authorities seek me out. She loves it though. And for the first time ever, her Dad took her to the big hill around the corner. If you are wondering how I came to have a pic of this, it is b/c I drove around said corner, in Dave's jeep to get them...and to pick up the little sickie who insisted on going along but who I knew would not, could not last.
We are on our 3rd snow day too. So cabin fever might have begun to set in but I was forced out of my warm house long enough to take the little one to the doctor only to find out she seems to have a bad cold. On our return, we got McDonalds which was just the taste of civilization we all needed.
One kid has had a cold and a fever off and on. The other spent way too much time outside yesterday. I cannot admit the actual length of time should it somehow be against the law, and the authorities seek me out. She loves it though. And for the first time ever, her Dad took her to the big hill around the corner. If you are wondering how I came to have a pic of this, it is b/c I drove around said corner, in Dave's jeep to get them...and to pick up the little sickie who insisted on going along but who I knew would not, could not last.
We are on our 3rd snow day too. So cabin fever might have begun to set in but I was forced out of my warm house long enough to take the little one to the doctor only to find out she seems to have a bad cold. On our return, we got McDonalds which was just the taste of civilization we all needed.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
the lap quilt continues
Let me first say, I am learning a LOT. I am enjoying the process and will try this again. Maybe something smaller but more quirky like this kind of stuff: mini art quilts. I am all over flickr and the inspiration right now. I am now attaching the binding which is what intimidated me most. I have struggled with the corners, and they are sewn (incorrectly) to the front side but I am OK with moving on, this being my first quilt ever. I think I know what I did wrong so next time, I might beautifully mitre my corners. I am pretty sure I mastered this blind stitching too so add that to my list of things I thought impossible. I have asked myself often: just who am I?! For instance, today I ate soup from a can. And you know what? It really was good! I had the Progresso Light Vegetable Soup and it was tasty (thanks to my friend Amy for vouching for it). Now, I am not on Weight Watchers but I do know anything you can eat that equals 0 points, is a darned good thing. So I, ate mine, with crackers. And some cheese too. I am a rebel.
Monday, January 26, 2009
free stuff on Wednesday at Panera
So, today will be a public service announcement:
http://www.panerabread.com:80/breakfast/index2.php?pf=coffeeflash
To sum it up, free coffee and breakfast samples. I am ALL over it! Unless of course the impending white death ensues here in my locale. That would be snow. I may live in the Midwest but it doesn't take much for the city to panic. I have a few work appointments that I MUST make this week but otherwise, I'd be up for a cozy, stay at home, kids play outside, snow day. Pin It
http://www.panerabread.com:80/breakfast/index2.php?pf=coffeeflash
To sum it up, free coffee and breakfast samples. I am ALL over it! Unless of course the impending white death ensues here in my locale. That would be snow. I may live in the Midwest but it doesn't take much for the city to panic. I have a few work appointments that I MUST make this week but otherwise, I'd be up for a cozy, stay at home, kids play outside, snow day. Pin It
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