Happy New Year

Well the end of another year is here and where did it go? I always heard the older you get the faster time fly's and they were right. My wish for all of my fellow bloggers and friend's is 1. A safe New Year's Eve 2. Love, Health and Happiness for the coming year 3. PEACE for all of us and God Bless 

*For unto us a child is born*

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

TJ & TY with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Our local Boy Scout troop had a breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus Saturday morning at one of our local churches so being the good mamaw I am (hehe) I really try to be anyhow, I took my 2 grandson's down to see them. They first got their picture taken then had breakfast consisting of pancakes, sausage, orange slices and choice of beverage then they could get their faces painted, make a craft a necklace or bracelet out of cereal and color some Christmas pictures. They had a real fun time and so did mamaw and the Boy Scouts had a real good turnout so all is merry & bright!! HO HO HO Merry Christmas!

Just waiting for Santa

Well the tree is up and the stockings are hung so now it's just sit back and wait. I only need now to get everything put away and clean then the wait begins, have my shopping done nothing is wrapped but, that won't take long maybe do a little baking not much cause I'm the one who will eat it DH doesn't have much of a sweet tooth he's a meat & potatoes kinda guy but, my 2 grandson's no scratch that 1 grandson will help me the other one takes after his "pop" that's what he calls his grandpa well it's been a long day so will say good night sweet dreams all!!

"Snowman"

Karen from http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/ had this snowman idea for her Tool Time Tues. and I fell in love right then and now so this is my *snowman*. I bought the bottom wreath at Wal-Mart and the 2 others I made out of garland I made the top hat out of cardboard and felt the scarf is a pair of knee length socks, I couldn't find a scarf in the color I wanted and seen these and a scarf was born. He was fun to make and I thank Karen so much for the idea and for sharing it she has alot of really neat ideas go see for yourself!

Christmas open house!

Last night a friend and I went to a quilt shop for their Christmas open house at "The Polka Dot Pincushion" http://www.pdpincushion.com/ and of course you have to buy something so this is what I bought. I just love the fabric on the left of picture it's called "Tale of 2 Kitties" by Jacqueline Paton for Red Rooster Fabrics it is just so whimsical and fun had to have some of it, they had goodies to eat, wine, pop door prizes and of course "discounts" we had a good time rained cats n dogs on the way home and now this morning it's snowing well it is Dec.1st after all. Have a great day whatever you may be doing think I may put up our CHRISTmas tree

Sweet b♥by shower

A very dear friend's daughter is expecting a baby girl in Jan. (by the way she's having a few problem's so please keep her and the baby in your prayer's) thanks. They had a shower for her last Sat. at a local tea parlor and this is what I made for her. The baby's name is Emma Grace so I put "Emma" on a bib just had fun making up this basket!

Giveaway

Cynthia is hosting this giveaway http://cynthiascottagedesign.blogspot.com beautiful  items to choose from hurry on over!

H♥ppy Blessed Th♥nksgiving

Wishing all a very Happy Blessed Thanksgiving let us all give our thanks to our Father Lord & Savior..Amen

Rebecca's giveaway

Go over to Rebecca's http://rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com/ and see the beautiful sachet pillow she is giving away I promise you'll l♥ve it  

Isn't she cute!

Look what arrived yesterday all the way from Australia my cute girl un pick as Lynette calls her I ordered her from Lynette Anderson she's had them before but they always sold so fast I never could get one well not this time I jumped on it when she had them again. I just love her glasses and she's the only one who had them so she's extra cute & special and you can never have to many un picks if your anything like me seems I'm forever having to take something apart she'll just make it more fun. If you'd like one I think she may still have some so hurry over to http://lynetteandersondesigns.typepad.com/ G/Day

Sorry!

Sorry, how my post below turned out big spaces etc. tried to fix and just got worse so decided to leave alone didn't want to download everything again if I deleted it!

What I've been doing!

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These are BOTW that I've been working on from a local quilt shop "The Little Red Quilt House" there are 12 blocks so I still have 4 to finish and they must be done by Dec. 4th. because we are getting together to finish the quilt that day at the quilt shop I'm very happy with how they've turned out anxious to see the finished quilt.




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We had our Christmas party for our quilt guild this month because we don't meet in Dec. it was held at "The Blue Heron" restaurant the food was yummy I might add, it was a chicken dish with garlic mashed potatoes, grren beans, choice of beverage and chocolate mousse for dessert. We had a gift exchange and if you had a secret sister she was revealed then. I received from my secret sister the charm pack "Fancy Hill Farm" by Robyn Pandolph, Oh Sew Charming pattern to use the charm pack for and Season's Greetings stitch n hang cross stitch kit the turquoise organizer was from the gift exchange and it can also be used as a purse liner she filled the inside pockets with handy little items we had a great time!









I aslo went to Florida for a few day's to visit my BF and hubby that's what the picture of the quilt is from it was made by his great great great grandma in 1860 while her husband was off to war. It is in excellent condition considering it's age. The sunrise picture is taken out their back door one morning and the sunset pictures were taken the last night I was there beautiful 70-80 degree weather the whole time I was there, we went to a quilt shop in Clearwater called "Rainbow's End" http://rainbowsendquiltshoppe.com/
 they have so many bolt's of material you don't know where to start but I was a good girl and didn't go overboard but I sure could've check out their website above. Well that's all for now hope to get other blocks finished soon and will post when done till then "Happy Sewing"

God Bless our veterans♥

God Bless our veterans past & present who have fought to keep us free thanks to my dear husband for serving his country during the Vietnam War and thanks to all long before, present and for the one's who will continue to serve may God bless you and keep you from all harm we salute you!!! 

Have you voted????

Have you used your one freedom we still have to "VOTE" I hope so seems too many of our freedoms are being taken away so use this one stand up and be counted our country needs you!

☻Happy Halloween☻

Halloween




Tonight is the night

When dead leaves fly

Like witches on switches

Across the sky,

When elf and sprite

Flit through the night

On a moony sheen.



Tonight is the night

When leaves make a sound

Like a gnome in his home

Under the ground,

When spooks and trolls

Creep out of holes

Mossy and green.



Tonight is the night

When pumpkins stare

Through sheaves and leaves

Everywhere,

When ghouls and ghost

And goblin host

Dance round their queen.

It's Halloween

Another "GO" giveaway!

Micki over at http://thedote.blogspot.com/ is having a giveaway of a "GO" so you have another chance if you've been wanting one like me, wouldn't it just be fabulous to not have to cut anymore and let the "GO" do it for you!

Michelle is having a giveaway !

Go over to see Michelle's http://michellepalmerart.blogspot.com/ to see her  original pumpkin drawings and the adorable felted tedding bear she made you'll fall in love, go now hurry!!

I'm so pumpkin happy I WON!!!!!!

Look at what I just won from Brenda at http://deckthehalls-christmas.blogspot.com/ these 3 incredibly adorable pumpkins. I was so excited to find out I just love decorating for "FALL" cause it's my favorite season...a week ago today was my birthday so this is a wonderful birthday present I couldn't be happier thanks Brenda they will be displayed where all who enter my home will see them, go over and visit Brenda's blog you'll love it and she has more pumpkin's in her Etsy shop if you want some for yourself I'd share buuuuttttt sorry just can't you understand right!!!! Wishing you all a beautiful "FALL" day!

Fall Foliage Tour

This past weekend was our annual "Fall Foliage Tour" for our county there are usually 10-12 stops on the tour being it was such a beautiful weekend yesterday DH & I took a motorcycle ride to a few of the stops... one was a county park where there were alot of Civil War re-enactment tents set-up with different things used during the war and how things were done then....one picture shows instruments and medicines used during surgeries to remove a limb, a teepee where they had an indian sitting talking about the different indian tribes from this area they had horse drawn carriage rides, food tents w/lots of good food to buy and help support different organizations... another spot on the tour was a alpaca farm where she shears the alpaca and has classes using the hair in fibre arts....another was one of the larger dairy farms in the area they had alot of their farm machines out  new & old....another was a home actually right down the road from my house who has a petting zoo, country barn, pumpkins etc. for sale...an apple orchard but we didn't stop there it was just a great weekend for this the weather couldn't have been more perfect thanks to you "Lord"  hope you enjoy looking at what I did for part of my weekend and hope your's was just as beautiful & enjoyable

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The Haunted Hallow yiiiiiiiikes

I haven't posted anything in awhile so today I went to our friendly quilt shop and bought backing for this halloween quilt, the center & other fabric is "The Haunted Hallow" by Jacqueline Paton for Red Rooster Fabrics and the backing I have no idea what it is I just liked it and it matched perfectly so tomorrow I will get busy cutting & sewing it together and hopefully I'll have something to post then. I think it's going to make a real cute wallhanging but for now I  have to go watch Dancing with the stars so till tomorrow Good night & sleep tight!!

Look at this lacey giveaway!

If you love lace & doilies etc. go to http://spunbyme.blogspot.com/ she is having a wonderful giveaway!

It's here my Vicorian cuff ♥ it

Look at my beautiful Victorian cuff Lisa made for me it's crocheted in my favorite colors isn't it just the prettiest little thing I can't wait to find just the right outfit to wear it with. Thank you Lisa I♥ it. This has been a very fun swap if you'd like to swap with me just write I'd love to do more! 

Donna's 500th. post giveaway

If you haven't been to Donna's blog http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/  then you must go and go now she has the most beautiful blog and the things she makes are beyond words, Donna is one multi talented lady she sew's, quilt's, knit's you name it she can do it. She's going to make a lap quilt special for her giveaway you won't disappointed tell her I sent you she's a real sweetheart

Simply Charming!

This is my new project a "throw" for my couch to cuddle up with on the Fall & Winter nights that are in the not to distant future. It's name is Simply Charming by "Cozy Quilt Designs" and I made it out of Portobella Market by 3 Sisters for Moda, the dimensions are 64 1/2" x 76 1/2" so it will be a nice size to get comfy cozy in maybe even with DH. Hoping to get it finished today will show picture when done. Hope all of you are having a great Labor Day weekend spending it with family, friends  or whoever maybe getting in that last summer picnic I can't believe it's Sept. already hate to see the end of summer but still looking forward to my favorite season "Fall" fresh brisk clean air the smell of leaves being burnt and crackling fires in the fireplace just making myself want to get this done and cuddle up in it so I better close and get a sewin' love to you all♥