Spring Break . . .

No better time to finish a spring quilt.

This is one of those I have been working on for quite awhile.  It looks like I started it in April of last year. I tried my hand at echo quilting, which is new for me. I like how the design looks on the back, but I don't think I will quilt that densely again. I had trouble with the border being floppy because I didn't quilt it as densely. But, maybe after I wash it I can get it to lay down a little better. If not, oh well, mark it up to experience.

My grandson stayed with us last night for the first time. We were surprised he stayed because his mom and dad are about an hour away from us, so it's not a quick "I want to go home".

He was trying to teach Larry to play Minecraft.  Let's just say he is not the best teacher and Larry is not the best learner.  It was funny listening to their conversation.

 It was not a planned stay. I mentioned that I had to go to Fort Smith the next day, so he decided to stay and I could take him home.

So today I am off the Fort Smith. I went to Hancock's Fabric Store on Monday hoping to find some navy embroidery floss. They only had an off brand and not the color I was looking for. So today, I am going to try Hobby Lobby and Michael's to see if they have DMC because I know the exact color I want.

Spring break always flies by.

Happy snipping, stitching, and quilting.

It Sounds Promising . . .

Well, I caught two mice and I hope that is it.

I went into surgery today to stretch my trachea but after they got into it, they didn't have to. The doctor first had to suction some mucus off (what I keep telling him I have to cough up) but then it looked like my airway is completely open. Yipee. The tissue is healing well with the treatment we are on.

So all-in-all I'd say things sound and look very good. Hopefully just another check up or two and I will be finished.

And now just because I don't have a picture and some of us are soooooooooo ready for spring.

Happy snipping, stitching, and quilting!

Answering a Question & Wishing for Spring

Cindy asked which Fons and Porter Magazine the Santa pillows I am making are from. It is the Nov/Dec, 2009 Love of Quilting Holiday Projects and more.

I know I am a visual person so I thought it might be easier to find the issue if you could see the front cover. I really like the cover quilt and plan to make one of those also.

We had such pretty weather here on Saturday. The sun was out and temps reached the 60's. It rained most of the day on Sunday and temperatures on Monday were freezing. I am so ready for spring . . . but a chance of snow is in the forecast for Friday. 

As I reread my blog title, I was reminded of the old saying "You're wishing your life away." That is definitely not the case. I don't even like to go to bed at night because I am afraid I am going to miss something. Is there anyone else out the that feel that sleeping is a waste of time?

I always tell my kids that I want to live to be 100. But, I don't want to be a burden on anyone.

My, my, aren't I persnickety today.

Happy snipping, stitching, and quilting!