It's Friday Already...

l-r: "Bluebell Nest" and "Sunny Days"

 I finished the stitching on "Sunny Days' this week. That's two designs awaiting 

their appliqued' accents, but otherwise finished. When Kathy Schmitz named

her series "Sweet Stitches", she really knew what she was doing, don't you think?

"Sunny Days"

 You know that I'll start stitching on "Little Acorns" next, but I have other 

projects to work on before my little squirrel. I'll be teaching classes soon at 

Crazy Quilters and just want to make sure my class projects and outlines are

 ready in plenty of time. I'll be stopping in the shop today to check schedules.

Well, another Friday is here already. Time sure flies these days.

I'm already starting work on Christmas gifts, (Did you read that, Shell??)

and making lists to keep track of everything. At this rate, you-know-what

will be here before I know it! I don't want to be caught off-guard or run out of

time this year. I'm taking a running start in September so I can finish early for

 a change. I'm setting my sights on having everything done by Thanksgiving.

Off to another (sigh) appointment this morning, then the quilt shop, and then 

I'll come home to get ready for guests at our home this evening. Tag can hardly 

wait! lol I'm sure he'll be taking notes in his diary so he can tell you all about it.

Busy, busy! Gotta fly. Catch you tomorrow, girlfriends.

I'm Not In Charge...

 I keep saying it, but apparently, no one believes me.

Tammy was the original organizer for our Tuesday night Paneras knitting/

crocheting/stitching/quilting group. She and her husband moved to Virginia

last spring and all the rest of the girls told me that I would be "in charge" of

our group from now on. I emphatically told them that I didn't want the job.

Fast forward..."Hey, guys. We still have to make all the washcloths for our

Backpack Angels charitable cause." (Not my leader voice.) Everyone, including

me, jumped onboard and produced over sixty five washcloths to be assembled

with mini soaps, shampoos, and toothpastes for our chosen local charity. Guess who

became responsible for collecting all those precious goodies? Yup. Yours truly.

 These crocheted and knitted washcloths are beautiful and colorful. I know

they're going to be cherished by the homeless or needy children in our city.

If you're interested in learning about the Backpack Angels, here is their link.

I'll be contacting their group in the next day or so to find out to whom I 

should deliver our precious cargo. But, let me make one thing perfectly clear...

"I'm not in charge!"

There. I've said it again. Do you think they'll believe me? Yeah. Me, either.

We Will Never Forget...

Image from dc.metblogs.com

Image from angela-cunningham.com

See the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPHnadJ-0hE