FNSI

My first FNSI was not as productive as I had hoped. I got a call from my son saying that my 2 month old grandaughter has had a cough and they took her to the doctor. While listening to her chest, something alerted the Dr and after more tests they found that she has a leaking valve in her heart. The doctors are hopeful that since she was a premie, the valve should seal off, but more tests are in her future. That being said--I did not get much accomplished. I did straighten my sewing room closet......

and I came upon my first attempt at quilting. I bought this quilt top at a yard sale and thought it would good for me to learn on. I was so close to finishing it but was totally overwhelmed by too big of a project for my first try. I put it away and moved on to other things. I have drug it out and vowed not to start any other projects till it is finished!

all I lack are the red stars around the edge--

FNSI 10/21/2011

I have been following some gals that participate in the Friday Night Sew In (FNSI) for quite a while now. My spouse is in the fields harvesting so what better time to join in for my first time. I may do more watching and learning but I gotta start somewhere. If you want to check it out, I added their badge on the left side--click and join in too!  I am #118

Quilted Table Runner

I did not participate in Shawnee's Fall Table Runner Swap, well, because I did not want to commit to 2 Day priority mail (I'd rather put that extra $10-$15 inside my package than on it) and I really don't use table runners (I'd rather have a tablecloth) but, I really wanted to make a quilted table runner that I saw on Amy's blog Dairy of a Quilter----so I did!

Here is a close up of my finished project!

Since I won't be using it as a table runner I added some ties and Whalaa--totally cute, stinkin' adorable thing that keeps my stuff from rolling out the back of my SUV

Outside looking in

then inside looking out!

Thanks Amy for a great project idea. You can hop over to her blog by clicking her badge on the left side of my blog. 

Charm Swap

Instead of my usual apron swaps, I joined in a Charm Swap. 56 ladies each with 2 yards of fabric equals 112 charms!

 I cut my squares today and plan on getting them in the mail this week!

Waterloo & the Zoo

Me and Jayden took a rode trip this week!

 

 I introduced him to my Aunt Sue and some of her beautiful daughters

 Jayden loved my Aunt Sue and blessed us all with his sweet smile! 

 He loved the fountain at the zoo entrance 

  

  He visited the goats with his second cousin

& pet the fish

We had a wonderful trip packed with fun.

 

My Canning Closet

I have started the deep cleaning that I put off in the spring. After finishing the kitchen cabinets I did my canning closet from                                  
                                                                            TOP

 

TO BOTTOM

AND LEFT

TO RIGHT

I had a neighbor build these shelves inside of a utility room closet to hold my tomatoes, peaches, pears, beets, pickles, pepper hash, bar-b-que sause, salsa, relishs etc...... The shelves for the quarts are 3 jars deep.

A lot of hard work but it sure is pretty!

  

Can you smell my 4'Oclocks?

I love the smell of 4'Oclocks, the old fashioned dark pink ones! Thanks to a big wind one night they are not standing up real pretty but the aroma is awesome!

Introducing Madelyn Grace Jones

This little lady decided she did not want to wait till her due date of August 26th to make her entrance into this world. Her proud parents, my son Bob and his wife Audie, are doing great and little Madelyn is just perfect!

I shipped today

Partner, your package is on its way. Expected delivery August 1. I hope you have as much fun opening it up as I did putting it together!

Baby Time!

The due date is almost here (August 26, 2011) and my son will be a Daddy. I am going to one shower today and another one next week. We are expecting a little girl. I came across a great tutotial  by Karen at Sew Much 2 Luv for Flannel Baby Wipes. They turned out so very cute. Here is a picture of the finished product and a card I made for the shower today.

Yard Sale Find!

Look at this treasue I found at a local yard sale. I almost felt guilty for paying only $20.00 but then I thought how proud the lady who handmade this gem would be if she knew one of her quilts brought $20.00.

Cool Drinks for Hot Mama's Apron Done!

This apron reaks (or quote from Val "We call it horking....retching, ralphing, spewing, barfing, puking (hate that word)....amongst others......" of coolness but my very favorite part is how the package came together! Here a couple little peeks--don't want to spoil her surprise.

Shipping deadline is August 6th---gonna try to hold out a bit longer before mailing--

New Fabric in the House!

I got my partner's information and headed for Hancock's to pick out the perfect fabric for her new apron. Here is a peek!

Now that is a cool drink for a Hot Mama!

Fried Banana Peppers

Cut top off peppers, cut lenghtwise and remove seeds. Take 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 cup rising flour, 1 egg then add enough milk to make a thick batter. Coat peppers in batter and deep fry!

Cool Drinks for Hot Mama's

I signed up to do another apron swap--spots are limited, so not sure if I will get one or not, but here is the badge! Scroll down and click on Hot Mama Apron Swap to read all about it.