Monday, February 27, 2017

A Couple of Quilts

I am not an experienced hand quilter like my mom and sisters,
but I have made a couple of quilts lately.

I made this baby doll quilt for my granddaughter for Christmas. 
The Cathedral Window pattern in the center and the binding is hand sewn,
but the rest of the quilt is machine sewn.
front of quilt
back of quilt
front to back!
signature block 
 
 In mid-January I attended a t-shirt quilt class at the local quilt shop.
I had been intrigued by a method of sewing with t-shirts
while not using any stabilizer.
I had also been saving t-shirts for years just waiting
for the right project to come along.
This was the time! 
The class was very helpful and
I got to use their templates.
Here is what I ended up with when I left class - 
thirty t-shirt blocks!!
 upper left
 upper right
 lower left
lower right
Finished quilt (except for signature block!!) approximately 53" x 63"
 The t-shirt blocks were so easy to sew together.
It did not take long at all.
I wish I had timed myself!
I took it back to the quilt shop to have them
do the long arm quilting because they were having a sale.
Quilting for one penny per square inch!!
I thought that was a steal of a deal.
Now I am thinking about my next project.
What should it be??
 

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Last of the 2016 Christmas Memories


I am glad I do not have to run in this stuff!
Thank you to my brother & SIL for this picture.

Christmas morning!
Gift from my hubby!
Pictures from the DIL's mother.
 They are BLESSED to have SEVEN grandchildren!!

Merry Christmas to ALL and
to ALL a good night!

Thursday, February 2, 2017

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Early one morning we drove by our local McDonalds on our way 
to Largo Central Park to see the Christmas Lights.



LARGO  CENTRAL  PARK  LIGHTS .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .


 You might have to turn the sound up for the video.

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Christmas Theme Runs

Running with friends fun continued in December with
the Reindeer Run and the Elfie Run.
We saw many "rein"deer before & during the race.


Then there was the Elfie Run on Christmas Eve!
Early Christmas gift from my wonderful hubby!

This is a great way to display all my bling!



Monday, January 23, 2017

Which Is Better . . .

Running or Coffee?
Well, how about both!

10 K Coffee Time run with friends.
Cool down & stretch!

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Their First Home

Our oldest son & his family moved into their first home recently.
The apartment was getting a little crowded and
 the neighborhood was not what it used to be.
 Cute little house (4 BR/1BA) with a full basement and garage.

Most of the rooms are painted dark colors.
Painting is high on the project list!
Here is a glimpse inside the house.

Pantry
Stairway to 2nd story
Unfinished area between the two upstairs bedrooms.
Upstairs bedroom #1
Upstairs bedroom #2
 We sold my car to our son, so this is my farewell ride in the 2000 GMC Jimmy.
I have many fond memories of this great car!!

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Happy New Year To Me!!

First new car in seventeen years is a grand way to start the new year!
Meet Rogun.