Yikes

I have been organizing...yikes!  I must say that it is very eye opening when one sees how much fabric and books I have....almost a hoarder!  Yikes!

Book fair started Friday and it makes for a very tiring day.   We have it all this week and I stay open on Monday until 6pm for the parents...conferences.  We do well during this time.
I had a 4th grade teacher ask me if I liked book fair.  Hmmmm. I said I liked it for the technology we can purchase for the school (so far 2 smartboards and 1 mimio); getting the books kids want in their hands; meeting parents who only can volunteer for book fair times (great peeps!); and choosing books we are going to earn for the media center...free!
Then I said...it is a lot of work and if one has never done it before they do not have a clue what goes into it.  This is fine...when it runs smoothly, it is better that way.
I have been working on a bom...well 2 actually.  I get bored of one and go to the other.  I did have a 3rd going, but somehow I messed it up and need to think and figure out what I did...not good to think about quilt math during book fair.
Think of me Monday....working 7am - 6pm at the book fair....yikes!  k

Whine, whine, whine...

Well I wish I was quilting up in Elijay with my buddies, but no....I had to work.  I know they are having a grand time.

At school we are having our Readers Rally School Competition on Monday after school.  Been baking brownies, shopping and getting the questions, packets, and award certificates ready.  I tried the evite website to send out the invitations to the parents.  Seems to work great.  This is a good thing because I waited until Friday to send them out.

Look on the right and notice that I have posted 2 free boms.  Yes, you know I am addicted to them.  These are FREE with embroidery with quilting.  I did get the Aurifil thread from Sweet Home (bad Melisa) and do like it. Now that I think of it.... I believe it was bad Melisa who introduced this bom to me and Gretchen who then said, let's do that.  I think I will do the other bom in this thread too.  Looks like it will work so far.

Hope these interest you. k

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays

Well this has been a relaxing break so far!! Much has been accomplished!  
I have made new curtains for the kitchen (picture will follow as soon as I charge camera ;o)
Worked on the Bonnie Hunter Mystery and have watched Karin's progress.  (On part 6 like you Karin).  So far I am liking it.
Going over to the in-laws for Christmas Eve dinner and I do brunch at here in the morning.  
Catching up on Stars and Sprigs BOM from Homestead Hearth and Barbara Brackman's Civil War BOM.  Sewing has been good.
I also have been listening to Inheritance by Christopher Paolini.  I have listened to all the other previous books in this series and love how the narrator has given the characters each a different voice.  Rather large book...about 35 + hours.  Can't wait to see how every thing is tied up in the end.
And...

Merry Christmas to all and don't forget to look for Rudolph the pug nosed reindeer tonight ;o)  k

Where have I been?

Well let's just say I have not been blogging....sewing....sleeping...get the picture.  Wow I can't believe it was August since I last posted.  Work has been a bear...glad that I have a job, but tough without a clerk...whine, whine, and whine.  Okay...that is done.

I started the Bonnie Hunter new mystery, but did in my own colorway...thanks Karin!  I am still doing the first part and hope to finish it before Monday when I head back to work for 3 weeks.  Yes counting...thinking that is not a good thing.

Thanksgiving was great.  Cooked at my house and DH's parents came over.  Very relaxing...very stuffing! Listening to a HS book that I got hooked on the series over the summer reading books for the Readers Rally.  Beautiful Chaos.  Not for those who don't like magic and dark creatures.  Something different to listen to on my phone...yes peeps..I am listening to it on my phone which I know is hard for you to believe since I NEVER have my phone actually on (LOL).

Been bad shopping online.  Homestead Hearth BOM.....yes did sign up for one for next year.  Not telling which one....that bad!  Have a cart in the Fat Quarter Shop...just haven't pressed the pay part.  I know, but it is such a great sale!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

k

Online Fabric Sale!

I normally do not send out sale info, but this one is too good to miss!  I have purchased items from this website before and have not been disappointed!

Check it out. k

Stars and Sprigs BOM Beginning Layout

42S										43S
	1S	10A	2S	14A	3S	9A	4S	12A	5S
	4A	6S	2A	7S	19AR	8S	1A	9S	17A
	10S	9AR	11S	15A	12S	8A	13S	11AR	14S
	8AR	15S	13A	16S	20AR	17S	3A	18S	18A
	19S	7AR	20S	16A	21S	7A	22S	14AR	23S
	5A	24S	12AR	25S	4AR	26S	2AR	27S	19A
	28S	1AR	29S	17AR	30S	5AR	31S	15A	32S
	6A	33S	11A	34S	10AR	35S	13AR	36S	20A
	37S	3AR	38S	18AR	39S	6AR	40S	16AR	41S
44S										45S

S= Star Block

A= Applique Block

R= Reversed Block

Placement is based upon the pattern picture.  For guide only.

Hope this helps anyone doing the Homestead Hearth BOM for this wonderful quilt. k