Bad Blogger ... Sick Blogger

What the heck happened to September? For that matter, what happened to October? How did it get to be the last week of the month already? I haven't even put my Halloween decorations out. I guess there isn't much point now.

I've been one sick blogger. I feel like we should have this sign on our front door.
I have been down with swine flu for 7 days now. Today is the first day that I put real clothes on. Was so stir crazy this morning that I took the munchkin out for breakfast and then for a walk to get some fresh air. Yeah, not sure what I was thinking. Took a 4 hour nap after getting home. UGH. I'm going to work this week hopefully, but from home. I don't want people freaking out with me and my horrible cough. The husband and small child seem to have bypassed the horrible flu this time. Hubby and I spent the week on Tamiflu fighting the viral symptoms. The small one doesn't even seem to be phased by it even though she spent the entire weekend with 2 kids that came down with a good does of swine flu on Tuesday. Guess maybe she is our Typhoid Mary.

We are already seeing shortages on the regular flu shots here in Kansas. The H1N1 isn't even available. It's going to be a rough winter. I need to call the doctor and find out if I need to get vaccinated. My guess would be no, but I couldn't even formulate sane thoughts when I was in her office last week. Before the flu overtook me, I snapped some pictures of the small one playing in the leaves in front of our house. Oh to be a kid again!
Had to share a quilt that I finished up for a friend. She asked me to make a quilt fit for a Princess. I used a panel for the middle of the quilt. Added some borders and then made sure to get some embroidery on it as well.


My last picture is of the dog. Buddy has a girl friend that lives next door. Her name is Madison. He gets so excited when he hears her outside. It's wrestle mania when they get together. Finally they settle down and just follow each other around the yard. I don't know why but it always makes me think of my friend from kindergarten, we were inseparable. When ever Cathy came out I had to be right there and vice versa. Oh well.

Well, I think I'm about ready for bed again. I'm hoping to get back into the swing of doing some quilts so I have something to share.

Have a great week.

Ladies Night Out

I haven't fallen off the face of the earth, just been a little busy getting ready for another Ladies Night Out event. This one was sponsored by the Bank of Blue Valley. What a great turn out. It was so much fun to be able to visit with everyone.

I still have towels and can take orders for Christmas towels, since those went the quickest.

Here are a few pictures.


Have a great weekend.

RIP Grandma

Grammy passed away this morning. It's been a rough 2 months. I'm so happy she is at peace now and not in pain anymore. I'm going to really miss her. I know a little girl that is going to miss Grammy a whole lot.

Labor Day Weekend

I have managed to finish a few things over the past couple of weeks. Nothing has been quilted, just lots of tops. It's a start though.

This is a top that I showed before that was just rows. I'm working on it still. Two more rows of zigs and then 2 rows of the floral fabric. Hopefully I can get it done this next week.

I know I showed this top before. I love Free Spirit Fabric. I don't know what line it is, but definitely eclectic.

This is a top made out of Moda's Figgy Pudding. Definitely got me into the Christmas spirit making it.

This last one is a cool line of fabric. For the life of me though, I can't remember what it's called. This top even got a comment from the usually quiet husband. He really likes this one.


I have also been working on a lot of embroidery. I will spare you though. October 8th I'm going to participate in a Ladies Night Out again. Hopefully I can get a stash of items put together and ready for the event.

Tonight we had family for dinner. What fun. Fired up the grill and did fish. YUM. I'm so ready for bed.

Have a great weekend!

Did You Miss Me?

Rhetorical question, really don't answer that.

1 1/2 weeks of kindergarten under the belt. I think it's more of an adjustment for me than it is for Grace. I can't seem to get my routine down in the morning. Guess maybe I should try to do some more at night instead of waiting until the morning. Oh well.
Have to share a couple pictures.
Carrie Nelson, of Miss Rosie fame, came to guild last night. That woman is hysterical. The stories were a riot and the quilts were BEAUTIFUL. The bad thing for me is I always leave inspired and wanted to spend the entire night sewing. Unfortunately I didn't get home until 10 PM, so sewing was out of the question. Oh well.
Here are a few pictures from last nights meeting.




I'm happy to report that Grandma is out of ICU and now at Overland Park Regional in their specialty wing. We went for a quick visit tonight and I couldn't believe the change from Sunday. Definitely feeling better. That had her up and sitting on the edge of her bed doing exercises today. God does work in mysterious ways, especially considering where Grandma was a couple weeks back.

I will be sure to share some of my project pictures this week. I have been able to find a little more time to sew.

Also, I started another blog for the embroidery. I'm hoping to use it to give ideas to people to boost my embroidery. When you get bored, check it out. www.sunflowercre8tions.blogspot.com

Break

I'm sure everyone has stopped reading this blog by now because I've become the flaky poster. Anyhow, life seems to have taken over and quilting has taken the backseat. I'm going to taking a break until Grandma is out of the hospital or at the very least ICU. School starts Monday and I'm not sure I'm so prepared for the fact I have a kindergartner.

Take Care and check back every now and again.

Artfire

I just added a new gadget to the side of my blog showing my Artfire Studio.

Originally I had a shop set up through Etsy. I'm trying Artfire now and really like their layout. I also like the lack of fees.