Winter is insane this year! We have tons of snow and it's only mid January! Plus the cold has been so unbearable! The outside thermometer said 32 BELOW ZERO yesterday morning when I got up! Today is the first time in quite a few days that we have actually been above zero even during the day and it's a whopping 5 degrees! Mary is in my flower garden and stand up to the top of my leg.I am waiting for my dvd to finish my mystery quilt. I got a little behind...life and 4 kids!! I have almost finished another top...possibly a donation to one of the organizations my kids belong to...we'll see how it turns out! Other than that I haven't taken too much time to quilt. Instead I've been trying to get my home in order. Graduation this spring is coming fast! I'm thinking the more I get done now the less stressful it will be later...I hope!

2009 Already??

Wow...It's been a bit since I've taken the time to write! We did have a wonderful Christmas and was able to enjoy time with each and every member of both sides of the family....a rarity as nieces and nephews grow up and begin families of their own. Faith, Family and Friends...that is what makes life special! I hope you have some of each in your lives!

I had a lot of projects going before Christmas and didn't do such a good job of getting them all finished! The boys each received unbound wildlife themed runners for their dressers. I have one completed and pictured. They were my first attempt at straight lines on my frame...not such an easy undertaking I discovered...can't draw a straight line so why did I think I could sew one!! I have also added a picture of my New Years Mystery Quilt project by Longarm University. What fun! It is still a work in progress but is loaded on my frame and has a couple feathers on it now! That was part of the mystery...learning to do feathers! I was excited but very, very nervous! It took me quite awhile to make the first stitch! Hopefully they will get better with time and practice but I am just happy I made a first attempt!

Wishing you a very Blessed 2009!