Two Saturday Posts!

Two hours ago Ruby the quilting dog and I went outside, it was raining. Then I got busy quilting and when I looked out again, I saw this--


The forecast is for heavy snow. We're supposed to get several inches of wet snow. Ruby doesn't LIKE to go outside and put her tushie in the snow!

And last week we were discussing coffee pots, I had to come home and find the ones I use regularly. I have several more of various brands. These are "Wear Ever" brand. The smaller one makes about 8 cups of coffee, and the larger one makes a gallon.

Saturday Shopping

Seriously, what is it with men and shopping? Ken will run to the store for me, but I need to make a list. An EXACT list--brand, size, price, etc. Trust me, it's just better to make the list that way! And yesterday he had one thing and didn't need a list. Yes, the man was going to buy TOILET PAPER. Look at the picture and see if you noticed what I did----

"Honey--I thought you went to the store to buy toilet paper". Ken--"I did". Me--"are you sure?" Ken--"WHY?" Me--"Come read the package". Well, we have plenty of paper towels for a while, and he had to make a second trip to the store. But he tried, he just needs a list! (In all fairness, I told him to make sure he bought the BIGGER rolls, just maybe not that big!)

Motivation Friday

Friday sucks and I'm not motivated! Why? Had my dentist appointment this morning, and I will be waiting for the oral surgeon. My tooth that had a root canal two years ago now has several cracks and a bad abcess under it. And, another tooth also has an abcess, but since I've had two rounds of strong antibiotics, they will wait to see if it needs 1)a root canal or 2)pull it. I brush my teeth faithfully, floss, and use a mouthwash. I had "minimal tartar" the hygeniest said. So why all the problems??!! Must be that "A" word--AGE! Arrrggghhh!

So I haven't sewn. Nada. Nothing. Today I will go into my sewing room and try to feel motivated. Put on some inspiring music! But I really feel more like Mason in this picture---

I WANT MY MOMMY!!!

I'm Home!

I'm home, avoided bad weather and roads. I did lots of playing with Mason, and now I miss him. :( But here are a few pictures Laura Beth had taken last week--

He sure loves his mommy!!

Mason is usually a sunny child, only cranky when something hurts--like his teeth! Poor child, I think he's getting some bottom teeth, he's chewing and drooling on everything.

My tooth still hurts, early tomorrow I have a dentist appointment. There has been no sewing since I got home last night, mostly laundry and putting things away.

I'm disappointed, I didn't hear from anyone who had a tattoo!!

Monday Goals

We're still in Mankato, and may be here a few days. Back in SD parts of the interstate are closed, and they are predicting rain turning to snow and zero visibility. 6 to 12 inches of snow. So we will not go home until we are sure there are good driving conditions.

But I will make my goals and see how far I get.

1. Quilt the Christmas Courthouse Steps and bind it
2. Load another top
3. Put borders on Bear in the Farmhouse Quilt

We have been out shopping a little, I stopped at an antique/junk place. Most the little neat shops downtown are closed on Monday. Well, not the tattoo place, but didn't really have time to stop there!

Which raises the question---do you have a tattoo? Of what? Do you have more than one? I don't have a tattoo, but would love to get the cartoon character Woodstock on my leg. In color!

Sunday Stash Report

Nothing finished, nothing bought since last week. Still the same numbers, I'm behind not quite 10 yds. But my Christmas Courthouse steps is loaded, and that is 96" square, and all from stash, so it will be a stashbuster when it's done!

Still in Mankato, we think Mason is getting some teeth, or else he's just chewing on everything for fun. He's learning to eat from a spoon, but sometimes wears a lot of his food.
Looks rather like a goatee!

Motivation Friday

I met my only goal on Monday, I loaded the Christmas Courthouse steps. Then I was bored and pulled out fabric to cut a quilt out of my new books. I even sewed most the strips together in between loads of laundry.

We also did errands this week, the car's oil was changed and tires rotated, I made two batches of cookie dough to take to LB's and bake while I'm there. Something about the smell of fresh baked cookies....

Sharon and I arrived at Laura Beth's and Nick's at suppertime. Mason is not feeling well, he got childhood immunizations on Thursday, and he's cranky and irritable. We're all feeling bad for him, he's usually such a sunny child.

He's not getting very far from Mom at the moment! Mom is tired and didn't have much sleep last night, and I know she wishes Mason would like one of us for a while. Tomorrow will be better.

I told Becky that I have to have fresh perked coffee every day before anything else happens. At least one cup if not two!! No asking me questions before then. And she wanted to know what kind of coffee pot I have. Hmm--many, I collect old coffee pots. This is one I keep at Laura Beth's and Nick's, it's an old Mirro. I think the one I use at home is a Mirro also, but it's much bigger. And I have a REALLY BIG one for when I have company!!



Mason is having a bath, and pretty soon will go to bed. I suppose we should too, he will probably be up before we are!

Thursday Find!

I was checking my blogs (can't miss anything you know!) and look what I found!

http://campfollowerbags.blogspot.com/2009/03/some-more-of-list.html

My quilt is there and hanging in the sunshine. Tia has received enough blocks to make almost 60 quilts, but I am SURE she would welcome more if you sent her some.

Tia has both a US mailing address, and an Australian one, you can find them here. I wish I could be there sewing with them! Hey, I wish I could be just about anywhere it was warm and the sun was shining!

Wednesday Ramblings

Almost forgot to post today! This week has been busy, loaded a quilt on Monday and then was bored. Met my goal already~! So I got out my new book and cut strips for a quilt. Later I will go sew with them. My back aches so don't think I will quilt tonight. This morning I had a funeral, so that was early (for me!) that I had to be up and dressed and my salad ready to go. And I'm feeling out of sorts, I have a tooth abcess that I am taking antibiotics for until the dentist can see me next week. I have to finish the laundry and get the car serviced before I head to Mankato, but that's about it. Yesterday I got my hair cut and highlighted. Yes Sarah--DARK highlights, I already have the white ones~!!

South Dakota summer is coming, on Monday we had tornado warnings! Yes, you heard me, tornado warnings! Fast moving storm came from NE, but all we had here was high winds (50mph) and 10 minutes of pouring rain. Then it cleared off and the sun came out. Today was still fairly nice, but chilly. Weather report is for dreary rain and cold this weekend. That's OK, Mason and I can stay inside and play! I was outside a few days ago and noticed my wisteria is getting little leaf buds on it. Wait wisteria--it's too cold to start growing!!

Monday Goals

I was able to make two out of three goals last week, so it was okay. Never got to the pink/cream top, but that is high on the list today. I finished the last four Bear in the Farmhouse blocks, and made binding for the Christmas Courthouse steps. This week will be a short week, I leave Friday for Mankato to see Laura Beth, Nick, and steal babysit Mason. I know one of my sisters is going with me, and am hoping the other one does too. So can't have very many goals!

1. Load a quilt

Yup, one lonely goal! If I get time, I can quilt on that quilt, but I have so many other "non-quilty" things going this week it would be tough. Things like a dentist appointment, a hair appointment, have the oil changed in the car. And pack. But I am looking forward to baby snuggles and kisses!

Sunday Stash Report

A week went by and I didn't buy any fabric. And I finished a little sewing. I was reading Pat's blog and she had read Cherold's blog about making a "sewing machine thingie". (does this remind you of that telephone game??!) And I had to make a couple too!! That used 1 1/2 yards. Not a big dent, but it was fun! So my totals this week are--

34 1/3 yards bought year to date
24 1/2 yards used year to date
I've bought a bit less than 10 yards more than I've used this year. But maybe my new book I bought will help me use up more stash! Ah, an incentive! And three tops waiting for me to have time to quilt. Spring is coming, life is good!!