Now to try and get back into the swing of the things..

Sorry I have been MIA, I have been experiencing very frustrating computer and internet downtime. I think I finally got everything back up and running properly so now I have to get back into the groove of things.

I have been trying to get some motivation to get some digitizing done, but so far I'm just not. I did however, get my granddaughter's quilt done and even a full month before she is even due! Yea, I am so usually a procrastinator, but these designs were just so awesome to stitch up I couldn't wait to go on to the next one. The designs are from a fellow blogger. The site is not in English (French - I believe) but you can easily find the free designs she has to offer by clicking on the side links. Here is the address to her blog http://turquoise210broderiemachine.over-blog.com/

I have also decided to enter the quilt into MyCraftingChannel blogs Fabric Friday challenge. Please copy & paste the link below or use the button on the right side bar and check it out! http://www.mycraftingchannel.com/2012/07/fabric-friday-5-winner-announced.html
This is a great site to get some ideas and inspiration for new projects of your own. I have entered her challenge twice before, but haven't won, so I'm hoping the third time is charm! The quilt is made of 6" x 8" blocks and the surrounding border is made of four pieces (2 - 3 x 8, 2 - 3 x 10). For the back I used a piece of mint green flannel. I wanted to make it nice and soft for the new baby. This quilt was so much fun to make and I think the colors really look nice together. I have always liked the look of pink/green and purple/green together.

Now for my next project(s)! I had bought some minky fabric and fur fabric awhile back with intentions of making blankets and I have finally found the perfect design for them. I also have an order for a couple more embroidered towels.

So - I hope you enjoyed the quilt pics and I will be working hard at sharing my new blankies with you shortly!

Time to get back to work...

Finally back from vacation - if you could call it that! It always seems that vacations are more work then just staying home. Although it was nice to get away from home. We spent a couple days camping with my in-laws and then a couple with my dad. The boys had a great time and my oldest thought we should just stay in the camper at grandpa's and not come home. Not me - I was never more happy to take a nice hot shower and crawl into my own bed! Of all the places we camped, my dad's was probably the best. We got to sit up at night and listen to the bobcat that has been roaming around the creek around his house. It was a little nerving, but very interesting as I had never heard a bobcat and to have it in your own backyard.

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But, all vacations must end I guess, so now it's back to work. I need to get the back on the baby quilt, finish planning and setting for the boys' birthday party this weekend, and figure out what project to make for my nieces' birthday gift the weekend after, and two towels to embroider for a friends' children. So much to do, so little time! I will hopefully be able to post my baby quilt this week and I will be entering it on MyCraftingChannel.com for her fabric drawing.

Till next time!