Oh, You Stinker!

I got a lovely package in the mail today from my blogland friend, Mary, as a thank you for sending USMC fabric her way for an upcoming project.  What a nice surprise as these days 'surprise' usually involves a call from the principal. 

Look at this unassuming package and then gaze upon all the awesomeness inside...and I will say I walked with dignity to the mailbox...and smiled and hummed a jaunty tune all the way back!


Did I rip the package to shreds?  I think NOT!

 

Lookee!!

This is a 12 piece (OH!) fat quarter collection from Connecting Threads (MY!) called Birchtree Lane (GOODNESS!).  It reminds me of our local park with all the lush pecan trees and the river running beside it...oh, the ideas are swirling 'round in my head.

And look at this...it's orange sherbet of the fabric variety.  I've only ever made one quilt with orange in it, but I absolutely love it and hoard it for that 'perfect' project.  Aren't these gorgeous?!  A spool of Aurifil (a brand I've never used before, but am excited to try), orange polka dots and a gorgeous sunflower batik (which my daughter is eyeing...watch it sister!).  Be still my heart...I am in quilter's heaven!  I stood in the backyard photographing everything and squealing the whole time.  If the neighbors weren't convinced of my apparent mental instability, it's no longer up for debate. 

Thank you Mary, you didn't have to do that...but I'm sooo glad you did!

Happy quilting, y'all!

WIP Wednesday

Wednesday's WIP is a cross-stitch sampler kit I bought about, oh, ten years ago from Better Homes and Gardens.  I set it aside when I discovered scrapbooking, which in turn, got set aside when I discovered quilting.  Yes, I have a revolving door of hobbies.  Personally, I think this just makes me a well rounded crafter.

The kids have helped over the course of two days to get our Christmas tree set up and decorated.  I was happy last year with the four foot tree, but this year I was browbeaten into putting up the behemoth.  Somehow, we've acquired all manner of animatronic figures and doodads.  Personally, I'd rather set up our Nativity and call it good.  Isn't that what Christmas is all about anyway?  I've already decided at the end of the season to do some serious weeding out of all our decorations.  You can't see Jesus in the manger for all the other crap we've got going on. 

Santa has elves...I have minions!

Tomorrow, Co Def #2 is having some fairly involved dental work done.  I'm taking along my cross-stitch WIP to hopefully distract myself during the supposedly two hour ordeal.  She's already a nervous wreck, and frankly, I'm not far behind.  I chose a totally inappropriate time to go cold turkey on the Xanax.  Wish us luck.

 
And last, but not least, my blogger buddy Mary over at Made with Love by Mary is in need of prayers as she prepares to go through some health related tests.  It's the season of miracles.  I'm praying for one for her.

Happy quilting, y'all!