Lazy weekend

This was a lazy no-sew weekend. I just could not get in the mood. I looked at a few interesting blogs. Played games on Facebook. Ugh! Such a waste of time, I know.  Reading a book that is going nowhere. I really need to get moving on a few projects.

 Getting ready for Thanksgiving. My oldest (military son) is frying a turkey this year. Hubby and I will drive up and have dinner with him and daughter-in-law. I am also bringing a surprise. SSSHHHH!!! My 82 year old dad is driving here Wednesday. Kids don't know that Paw is coming! They will be so happy to see him. Plus I get to have my dad to myself (sort of) for 3 whole days! Then I get to go on a 5 day cruise with hubby! God is good! I am blessed!!

WOW! I just found "The Quilt Pattern Magazine" . It's online only. Go! Check it out!

Just found the coolest pincushion! On Made By Eva.

 

She also has a tutorial! Check it out here

 http://madebyeva.blogspot.com/2010/06/biscornu-pincushion-with-tutorial.html?showComment=1385089603802#c2056222923955567154

So many quilt patterns!! I have piles of books and patterns and even more ideas for quilts! Organize? I don't think I know how. I try. I fill totes and bins and binders and drawers. I just want to sew! Here's an idea...don't buy any more fabric until I sew all the fabric I now own. Yeah, right!

Also, I have a quilt in the works that MUST be finished (top anyway) by January. It's for a quilt show in March 2014. I have a few blocks made, all paper pieced, but I have a LONG way to go! The theme for the show is "Pineapple Fields Forever". I do love pineapple....but pineapple blocks....well, not my favorite. They are pretty though! Perhaps I'll give you a preview and show you a block here and there as I go. Wouldn't want show you the entire quilt until it hangs in the show.

Here is one of 14 pineapple blocks ( they will be of two different colors), I have five done. THEN there are 13 applique blocks (not cut out , yet) and a few pieces blocks and paper pieced border. YIKES!!!! Let me get off of here and sew.

P.S. I little encouragement here and there won't hurt :)

I got hooked on these scrumptious scarves!

They are crocheted using a yarn called Sashay. Comes in so many colors! I have sold several of them and also made some for my girls. SSHHH!!!

Deonn's Portable Design Wall (UFO to Go)

http://www.youtube.com/v/-4eBjeP-Urs?autohide=1&version=3&attribution_tag=hPBzOeShSI21mSc5zbcvvg&autoplay=1&feature=share&autohide=1&showinfo=1

If you have not made one of these, now is the time! Here's one I made. After watching the video I may turn it into the "semi-deluxe" version.