Treat Yourself

I decided to just treat myself.

Why? 

Just because.

I stopped at a "you pick" stand and picked out these. 

There was enough for My DD to have some in her room also.

By the way!

4

MONTHS

UNTIL

CHRISTMAS!

Cleaning

Well I took a tip from my Youngest DD. Just do it!

I put together my bed frame and put up my bed. ALL BY MYSELF!

I then cleaned out the top half of the hall closet. 4 boxes later and 3 twin sheets (no twin beds in this house.), the top is mainly empty. I have 3 large sheets to use as backs for some charity quilts. It feels good.

Most of the boxes had old bathroom stuff from Mom's and My old places. Again Mom popped up. I smelled some perfume from "The Fuller Brush Co." that was hers. Smelled good.

I did some sewing but not much. Here are over 200 leaves that are going on a Round Robin quilt.

I can't wait until it is done. I have put it off long enough now. Inspiration is on the move.

Canning

I have attempted my first time canning blackberries. I mainly use them for pancakes. While I was typing this, I heard my first "POP" as it sealed.

I use to can with my mom when I was younger. It is funny how I usually go back to doing things the way Mom did. We had a very good relationship. I am very blessed for it. Thanks Mom. I miss you.

5 half pints and leftovers! Love leftovers!

"POP" number 2 went off!

Cutting

I currently have a Accucut studio die cut machine. I have previously shown how I use it. I went to Poppyprints blog and she posted a link to Paulette give away. Paulette had a good tutorial on how to use it.Check it out.

Skeletons in your closet?

I am hosting a swap on About.com. It is called "MORE SKELETONS IN YOUR CLOSET"
We believe it is a "HAUNTED" swap because some can access things where others can and it changes constantly.I am posting the guide lines here just in case.

MORE SKELETONS IN YOUR CLOSET - due September/27

You asked for it and here it is. Its time to gather all those terrific Halloween fabrics you have in your stash and join us in making blocks for a  Halloween quilt.  We will be making a simple version of the attic windows block to showcase all those great Halloween prints.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:  pre-washed, good quality 100% cotton.   We will be using Halloween prints as our focus fabric and a solid BLACK fabric such as Kona Black for the two (2) border strips.  Please do not use any fabric that is too thin or see through. As always, please be considerate of those swappers who are allergic to smoke, perfume, or pets.


DIRECTIONS FOR CUTTING AND SEWING THE BLOCK:

The blocks will measure 6” finished  (6 ½” unfinished). 
The cuts for one block:
Halloween print:  One (1) 5-inch square 
Black fabric:  One (1) 2 X 5-inch strip and one (1) 2 X 6-1/2-inch strip
To assemble the block:
Join the 5-inch-long strip along the right-hand side of the square;
Then join the 6-1/2-inch-long strip along the bottom.
Please do not trim your blocks.
Please take care to center any figures in your Halloween print so that part of the motif is not cut off.  Even though it is Halloween, we don’t want any headless horsemen.
Note:  When cutting my black fabric, I added 1/8”   as extra insurance.
Barbara (BarbaraSews) used this block in her 18th Scrappy Swap.  I want to thank her for the instructions even though she hasn’t been here in a while.
Please place a label with your name and forum name on the back of each block.

Maximum number of blocks you may swap:  48
Maximum number of blocks from a single focus fabric: 8

Enclose a stamped (the equal amount of stamps used to mail them to me) self addressed envelope.  No meter mail.

Please email me you name, address and Forum name. I will email my address.

Everyone is more than welcomed to check it out and join if you would like. You need to be a member of About.com to join.

Thanks

Busy Times

Boy have things taken off. I have been working on many things, A few swaps, but a lot of cleaning and visiting.

My boy friend is a big help in motivating me. He enjoys visiting and helping me CLEAN! I think he is a keeper. He doesn't make me feel guilty about anything. All he wants is for me to be happy. Isn't that cute? The 28th is our 1 year anniversary. He has it all planned. Dinner on a riverboat. Yes definitely a keeper.

This is my latest Round Robin. I did the outer most row. I used all Batiks. It took a longer time that usual because I had to design each side separately, but worth it.

Well off to bed and on to the next project.

(Still making more pinnys)