The other end of the table.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Quilting Friends and Lunch!
I had lunch today with some of my favorite quilting friends. We don't get together too often because they live on the West side of Phoenix. They live in towns such as Buckeye, Sun City West & Surprise. I live in Mesa on the East side of Phoenix. It takes almost an hour to get to them on a non work day. We had a good time at lunch and visiting. We even had a fat 8th Christmas fabric swap. Afterwards we made a quilt shop run. That makes for a perfect day, friends, food and fabric!
The other end of the table.
The other end of the table.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas Day!
I forgot to wrap Richard's big gift and he forgot mine. We both had a good laught over the forgotten gifts.
My camera date was off!
My camera date was off!
Merry Christmas!!
Well we have a very nice Christmas. We started last evening at Tom & Judy's house, that is Richard's oldest sister. They had three of their daughters present, and the grand kids and one great grand kid. We had dinner first and then Tom presented all the kids with a little present. It is so fun to watch the little kids and how excited they get over the little things. This was the first year some of the kids received money that was a hit also.
Once home again, I finished wrapping the presents and did some sewing for the finial gift. Off to bed at 1 AM.
Today I went to the front room to turn on the Christmas lights and saw the stocking hanger had finally given out, the one side of the arms was broken. Good thing I can buy a dowel for cheap.
I finished sewing the binding on the quilt. I did cheat and sewed both sides by machine. It was done before the recipient was even out of bed!! That works for me! Krystal did like it.
All the gifts I gave were well received and where right on. Our youngest son really surprised us with some very thoughtful gifts. A digital coin counter jar for my husband, who does save coins. A Jim Shore dachshund figurine for Kierra & her boyfriend Will. His parents have a dachshund. A Jim Shore horse for Krystal & Klint, they own a horse and she has a collection of horse and a lamb for me, for my collection. It is so fun when kids do such personalized gifts.
We had brunch and the new omelet baked dish was liked by all, except I didn't have any Tabasco sauce.
We all went over to Will & Kierra's home. They just closed on it on Monday. Yesterday on their day off they spent the day painting the kitchen. It is exciting for them and we are excited for them. It is a big step in life.
I'll add some pictures in slide shows.
Once home again, I finished wrapping the presents and did some sewing for the finial gift. Off to bed at 1 AM.
Today I went to the front room to turn on the Christmas lights and saw the stocking hanger had finally given out, the one side of the arms was broken. Good thing I can buy a dowel for cheap.
I finished sewing the binding on the quilt. I did cheat and sewed both sides by machine. It was done before the recipient was even out of bed!! That works for me! Krystal did like it.
All the gifts I gave were well received and where right on. Our youngest son really surprised us with some very thoughtful gifts. A digital coin counter jar for my husband, who does save coins. A Jim Shore dachshund figurine for Kierra & her boyfriend Will. His parents have a dachshund. A Jim Shore horse for Krystal & Klint, they own a horse and she has a collection of horse and a lamb for me, for my collection. It is so fun when kids do such personalized gifts.
We had brunch and the new omelet baked dish was liked by all, except I didn't have any Tabasco sauce.
We all went over to Will & Kierra's home. They just closed on it on Monday. Yesterday on their day off they spent the day painting the kitchen. It is exciting for them and we are excited for them. It is a big step in life.
I'll add some pictures in slide shows.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Christmas Eve!
I only light these little creches on Christmas Eve. I just made it, there is only 15 minutes left to Christmas Eve. I had a hard time trying to turn my flash off on the camera. Our son Klint and his wife Krystal just arrived from Payson. They are spending the night with us. Well believe it or not the gifts are all wrapped, all but one, which is a quilt, I have to go put the binding on it. So have yourselves a Merry little Christmas. Delight in the reason why we celebrate!
Monday, December 22, 2008
It Was a Hit!
Rob walked into work today and found a package on his desk. When he pulled it out to find a soft item he said, "It feels like a quilt." It is such fun to see non-quilters who appreciate your work, get so excited. He is looking at the back and saying it is so beautiful. Maybe I should just give backs?? He really like the front even more. Here he is with his first little quilt.
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