First Things First...

I can't play in the studio yet. I have other obligations that require my attention.

I'm laundering the bed linens from the Flying Cloud, and putting our second

guest room back in order (since the studio remodel). This part isn't much fun.

 

But that doesn't mean that I can't dream about those projects I want to get back

to stitching. I have prepared more little squares of Moda™ Plum Sweet fabric,

just waiting for me to sew them into that sweet hexie shape for future projects.

  I also have more paper piecing to do so that I can complete this mini quilt. The colors in this kit make me smile. I think they're such happy colors! It's also on my Top Five list of projects I want to finish - soon.

I went to Paneras last night to see the ladies. I really missed all their happy faces. Krisann, who is a certified massage therapist, texted me in the afternoon offering to give my hand some of her special brand of TLC. (Remember, I fell first week in Wisconsin? Yup. That hand.) Of course, I eagerly accepted her generous gift. (BTW-It's nice to know that nothing is broken. It's just taking its time healing.)
I took my "Ewe-nique Bag" along to show that I'd finished at least one project while traveling, and I could see that Krisann really admired it. She massaged my hand for about an hour (it feels soooo much better now), and before I left to head home, I gave it to her. She was surprised...and tickled. She asked, "How did you know I wanted it?" I smiled and hugged her and told her I could tell. I was so glad  to be able to give this gift, knowing ahead of time how much it was appreciated.
So, now you know another project on my list. I want to make at least one more  bag for myself - and perhaps a few others to tuck away as gifts. If I can just get  my chores finished!!! Then I can get back into the studio (where I belong).

My (First) Wooly Tote...

Sheepy Faces

As predicted, I completed my "Ewe-nique Bag", which I prefer to call my

"Wooly Tote". The directions were simple, and the tote worked up quickly.

I would only change one thing in the instructions, so I'll make that adjustment

on the next one (or more) that I make in the future. I think they'd make nice gifts.

Sheepy Butts

I really like the colors that Primitive Gatherings chose to use in their kits, but

I can already envision this same tote done up in red and tan, or something in

a bright, thirties-style assortment. Which colors do you think you'd choose?

It's going to be a busy, busy day today. 

Morning coffee with my BFF.

Lunch with our younger son's girls

and

Dinner with family in Beaver Dam to celebrate my cousin's Birthday.

Better get rolling. 

I'm thinking I'll really sleep well tonight!