Merry Christmas (early)

Well, here it is the last Friday before the big holiday.

Are you ready?

We're skipping Christmas this year. We still are not quite settled. Lots of little repairs to do around the house (hanging light fixtures, curtain rods, fixing broken switches and outlets). Really you say? Didn't you buy a new house? Yup. Don't think we'll ever, ever buy another foreclosure/flip. We did get a good deal initially, but things are adding up. Yikes.

Enough whining.

Tell me what you are doing this year. Be sure if you are a no-reply blogger (lump of coal for you) that I have a way to get a hold of you. Auntie has some presents for her followers. What's on your quilty wish list?

Talk to you on Monday! Lots of (quilty) news!

How I spent my summer vacation, sort of

I've been putting this off forever. It's been crazy around the homefront this year.

Major events:

My husband decided to retire.
Sold our house (in six days)!
Bought a house in Arizona.
Moved. Wow, now I see why people sell their stuff and start over. Lots of trips to get it all down here.
Still unpacking.
Looking for a new job (me). Uncle is retired, remember?

I do miss the Navy moves. They come in, they pack, they move, you move, they come in and unpack. Life goes on.

So, in other words, I have a nice sewing room, but I don't have the shelf space I once did. So, I have a lot to re-home. Sad for me, good for you. I still haven't decided on a new website/logo yet. Still tossing some ideas around.

In the next few weeks, I'll be listing items here at some crazy good prices. Need a back? I have an overload of charm packs (some that are very hard to find), lots of novelty prints (think I-Spy), and some patterns/books too.

Looking for anything special? Let me know. I may have it.

What have I been up to?

Obviously waiting in line at the Post Office is not on the list. If you won a prize, it's coming this week.

Life keeps getting in the way of life. More on that to come. Maybe.

I got to do something fun for a friend and hopefully I can share more info on that soon (as I can get a photo). She is one of my oldest blog buddies and I just love her to pieces.

Is it Spring yet? I miss my babies. One turned out to be a little buck. Last time we say him he was a one point, Uncle says it's called a 'spike'.

Winner, winner, what's for dinner?

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Trudie, you are the lucky receipiant of the 12 piece Swatch Buddies!

Email me with your address...

Thanks for playing!

BTW, we don't have chicken for dinner on Sunday, normally it is reserved for pot roast. Not sure what's for dinner tonight, we had a late lunch.

Do you have a good crock pot meal? I need a break!

Happy Friday!

Saturday (tomorrow) I have a big chore. I have to, absolutely have to clean out my business room. Why you ask? Well, over the winter, it's cold and I moved what I needed to the dining room. Now I have to move it back. But, I've been tossing things in and out all winter. Yeah, you know how it is, out of sight, out of mind. Somewhere in there are they marbles I'm missing.

But, I digress.

Have you seen or tried these Swatch Buddies? I really like them. I have certain fabrics that I adore and use all the time. Think basics (not solids). I just so happen to have an extra 12 piece just for you guys! You know the drill, post how you would use it and share the love with your friends. Sunday night, I'll have Uncle pick a winner (let's say 4pm PST).

Yes, embroidery is back...more to come...

Winners, revisited

I know I'm late. If I told you why, well, you know the rest of the story.

I didn't hear back from two of the winners, so let's try this again.

I've emailed/posted two more winners.  Congrats!

Last chance

Good morning!

I just wanted to remind the winners to contact me. I have not heard from two. If I don't hear back from you by 6:00 am tomorrow (PST) I will choose another winner.

I have a new book to share (sorry, only have one copy). I think you'll like it.

Would you like a hint?

OK, it involves a special kind of thread.