So far it's shaping up to be a great day! The clock didn't malfunction, the coffee is just right, the fur kids haven't been bossing us around too much, and we've had fun ordering diapers to be sent to "Miss Kumquat A......". They will be delivered tomorrow. Just for fun. (OUR fun!) This is the second case of diapers we've sent - a case is enough for about 2 weeks. Soon, we're going to get out the big tote of all the Fisher Price toys my kids had in the 70's. I knew I was saving them for something, but my mind had turned towards GREAT-grandkids. lol! I'll sanitize them all and we'll either take them with us next fall or send them down for her baby shower - which will be after baby is born. I think it would be fun for her to revisit her old toys . . .
Yesterday was a crazy day. I made 37 blocks. Only 32 more to go and then they'll all be ready for their gold feather stitching (by machine, of course!!! I'm not THAT crazy!). Bill finished quilting my North Stars top yesterday so now I have more binding to do. Only 3 more tops in the QQ. I think next up will be the Christmas swap from last summer - vintage toy theme.
BECCA - Nice to be done with all that yard work. Though I know you will miss the visits you had from the deer and other wild critters. Sometimes I look around our house and know so much of it could go without a thought. But my books, needle art, quilts, and fabric are my treasures. Only a few of my knick knacks and Christmas decorations are precious. I do try to purge with some regularity. Especially after Autumn helped Antonio go through all his dad's stuff. She begged, "Mom, don't do this to me!".
LORI - I remember that that scarf was supposed to be for last Christmas, but another Christmas is coming! I'm glad the new cleaners are working out better for your dad than the previous ones. A spool quilt from 2010? What else is in that cupboard??
A spool quilt is on my to-do-someday list, but it's not very high. Though, with all the strips I'm finding in my scrap tote, it might move up the list. A good use for them.JANA - I don't think I've mastered chicken and dumplings either. I should give it a try one day. How did the concert go? Did you car find you some supper? Thank you for the pattern! I guess I'll be back in the shirt business soon!
CAROL - I've been in the Mr. Lincoln room at D-land. Probably not the ante-room, though. Sounds like an interesting program you saw. As to the bug count, we have weird friends. But it figures - who else would have us! Us, who "release the bugs" for company's entertainment! lol! 🪲🪲🪲
I think tonite we're going to have orange chicken over white rice and roasted brussels sprouts.
What are you thinking about?
Vel
