Knitting and Crocheting

Starting a big needle quick knit Christmas afghan just for fun. Finishing up a crochet scarf for our guild Christmas party and auction.

Sit and sew number 3

Finished my project started at the Oct. 19 Sit n' Sew. I chose colors for fall since it was October. It was a mystery quilt as usual, so I was pleasantly surprised with my fabric choices. The Maple Leaf block was really easy to make so I decided to do a king size quilt this time. Finished the top in the months time on the sewing machine, of course, and had it ready to show at the next meeting. Got a free fat quarter for having it done. Now it's waiting in line at Miss Millie's to be machine quilted.

Jessica's first rag quilt

This is a quick quilt made by my daughter for her grandma-in-law who is a NASCAR fan. After I made my Tiger Quilt(posted earlier), I thought the same idea would be good for a first quilt for her to try. Now she is making them for lots of family members and enjoying giving hand made gifts.

Getting Ready to Drop Her Leaves

Just posting another photo of beautiful colors of our Cypress tree. Another week or so and the leaves will begin to fall.

I have been so busy with no time to post. The normal work days taking a lot of time. And also mom broke her collar bone which is taking a lot of time and energy but that's how it goes when you care about someone. I have had a little time to continue working on quilt and gift projects late at night in the quiet time. But not much time for blogging. Just got to get myself together. To much to do, too little time.

Fall Colors

My Cypress is still changing her fall colors. I'd say one more week and she'll be a totally beautiful rust color. Then she'll start dropping all her leaves and my yard will turn from green to rust until I rake then all up. The yard becomes a sight to see also.

I have been working feverishly at a number of projects and am really making headway. A crochet scarf for my Quilt Guild Christmas Auction in December is done except for the fringe. I'm close to finishing a queen size quilt top from the last Friday Nite Sit N' Sew--a Maple leaf block pattern. Still working on my Second Saturday Applique Blocks. Started a new Fall block of the month from Miss Millies. And am working on some small crocheting, craft, and sewing items for gifts. I think finally I started early enough that I won't be going crazy trying to get things done. One thing I should start right now is wrapping Christmas presents so I'm not doing that on Christmas Eve. I've shopped all year and already have most everything. Since non of my kids live at home anymore I have a room downstairs where I can store all my special Christmas stuff--fabric, crafts, etc. along with all my wrapping paper, boxes and presents I accumulate over the year. Luckily i know everything is in that one room, but sometimes still have to search. It does pile up.

I' ve been really busy with work , to so propbaly won't post again till next week. Hopefully there will be photos of finished projects.