Archive for September, 2008

My first quilt finished! …almost

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Ok, following Stacey’s update on all her crafty projects makes me feel slack!
You may have noticed that I am not the craftiest person on this blog, so updated project posts from me will probably be a lot, lot, lot rarer…  Just think of them along the lines of collector’s editions, harder to get, but so [...]

Crafty Progress

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

It’s been a very busy and tumultuous week. However, I was able to spend a little bit of time crafting….

These bright little squares will be turned into a dress seen on Crazy Mom Quilts
as a christmas gift for my niece.
I have also been working on hourglass squares (I think that’s what they are called?) [...]

Ripley and her TTA

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

I picked up Ripley this afternoon from the vet surgery, she is feeling a little sorry for herself, but otherwise good:)
Thanks for all the good thoughts sent her way!
It was a challenge getting her into and out of the car, but thanks to our new doggy car ramp (best thing I have bought in a [...]

Please….

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Keep our baby in your thoughts…

She’s having surgery today to repair a torn ACL.

Busy Weekend

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

After losing my quilting mojo, I decided to work on something completely different this weekend…..

It’s the “Hourglass Sweater” from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.
I’ve enjoyed knitting this immensely, but will have to put it down for at least a couple of days due to my thumb going numb from knitting too much (eep!).
Sunday was [...]

oh my gosh

Friday, September 5th, 2008

I read lots and lots of blogs about quilting, and I dearly wish I could quilt like some of those fantastic ladies. But today I realized I can’t. I think I have managed to wreck my quilt top.
eep.
To resurrect the quilt I will have to pull it completely apart and start again….which would mean [...]

August Recap September Goals!!!

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Wow, it’s been a long time since I posted! A lot has happened this month! Including the weather changing from being cold, to absolutely gorgeous! Spring is here!! Yay!!
Here’s a quick re-cap of what happened this month:
I had a holiday! Four glorious work days off and with a weekend and a public holiday it [...]