Good morning,
Yesterday I finished my chores and even started a little cutting of the first (of 5) Christmas quilts. I'm so glad to be starting in March. I have 7 months to finish them. Though I have two others I need to finish in that time frame plus one I WANT to do just for me which brings my total to 8. Yikes! I hadn't thought about it like that. Guess I better kick it into high gear after all.
CHRISS - you know my heart is with you. I'm glad you two are able to really talk, and I'm happy he still has his sense of humor. It's good to hear he is resting easier - and by extension, you, too. But please consider accepting offers of help from friends, family, church members, and even asking for help occasionally. Meals, errands, chores, or sitting with Jerry so you can take a break. In the caregiving business, this is what they mean by "putting on your own oxygen mask first". They say a caregiver should give themselves at least 4 hours a week off of caregiving duty. It helps to avoid caregiver burnout.
SHARONA - I don't know what the dreaded -404 message is. But if it's not a new name for a style of Levi's then it doesn't sound good. Glad you got it resovled. And 18" of snow??! And you have to go outside to get to your sewing room! I've read articles discussing unusual items quilters utilize and I've never heard anyone yet say snow shovel.
JANA - yay for having the stars lined up! That quilt will be a done deal by next week! Ooh, finances. I hate those talks. The other dirty word is "budget". Ugh. I have always had enough food (and TP!) on hand to survive for several months. I have 3 different pantries (not counting our well-stocked trailer), plus a disaster hidey hole in our basement level. Rotating everything keeps me busy on big grocery days.
LORI - I don't make a lot of pillowcases, but when I do I used my serger instead of doing french seams. I guess I spend more time chosing fabrics than actually sewing. . Ahhh, hexies. I blame Mary Q who gave me a 2-1/2" template 11 yrs ago. So I used it to start a project to keep busy in waiting rooms while we were taking my brother, Albert, for his many medical appts in Seattle for. I finally set that project aside for several years but That Darn Judi got me all het up about it again. I wonder how far I'll get this time. Feel free to jump on this bandwagon! The more the merrier! (or is it misery loves company?
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MARY Q - did you get all of yesterday's sewing chores done? Can you get back to real quilting now? My house was built in 1976. I bought it in 1986 and 3 yrs later redid the countertops, floor, and had the cabinets refaced. I also designed my own floor to ceiling cabinets to be installed on a wall where a tiny kitchen table was meant to be. Ten yrs ago Bill and I changed the floors, countertops, and appliances again. Kitchens are fun to redo - but expensive.
LYN - it's exciting to watch your new sewing cabin take shape. You will have fun getting it set up. You won't want to leave it!
JUDI - prayers for your sweet DDIL. Is she going to M D Anderson in Houston for treatment? How long will she be gone? And is anyone going with her? I sure hope this helps her.
KATY - good news to hear Jim is improving, and that his teeth have been found. Is your DD there now? Do you have a prospective buyer for your farm? How many acres are you selling and how much property are you keeping around your house? Yes, we're going to Alaska. My brother lives in North Pole. This will be my 10th trip, I think. I've flown twice, driven the Alaska Highway many times, and taken the ferry once before in 1989. This trip will be the ferry again and my sister and dbil are going with us. We will be gone the entire month of August. It will be weird to travel in our car instead of truck and fifth-wheel.
LOIS - what fabric did you order for your pineapple? Did you make a practice block? I assume it passed muster? We'll be doing groceries today, too.
TINA B - you sound happy as clams there in warm VA! Hope all appts go well.
Yesterday I finished all the cleaning I intend to do for this round. I was going to go Goodwill shopping, but decided to wait until today when I have to go out anyway. I spent an hour organizing and measuring my white & cream fabrics then finally started cutting out my first Christmas quilt (Scaredy Cat Christmas). This morning is chiropractor, grocery, Goodwill and pick up mail. This afternoon will be more fabric cutting and this evening will be hexies in front of the TV. It's going to be a fun day!
Bobbins! Fill 'em if you got 'em!
mary z
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