A little fun and a lotta work this weekend

Yesterday I went to Fishman's Fabrics and Ikea with Jilly. It was a beautiful warm day and I had no idea I was going to go on a little road trip. I have been wanting to go to Ikea for a while to check out some storage drawer units. I had one I had found at a tag sale and I love to be able to pull the wire drawer out so I can dig for just the right fabric. I've been using the plastic enclosed units but my fabrics were exploding through the back and the drawers wouldn't close properly. Anyway, I found the wire ones and bought two units and 12 drawers. This morning I assembled them and switched them out with the plastic ones which  now reside in my closet filled with lining fabrics and sheers.I took a little break and watched "The Red Violin" with DH then ..back to work.

 I spent the entire afternoon organizing the studio/closet and still didn't get the fabrics folded and arranged in the drawers nicely....that will be tomorrows task.

I have a load for Goodwill and DH carried out 8 big bags of junk for the trash. I cleaned out my paper work also and I'm trying to get everything together for DH and the accountant. It feels good to be organized and caught up on things that I usually set aside (forget about) until the last minute. I am a bit tired now and don't want to look at fabric any more today, not even my new goodies from Fishman's. I know, unbelievable....but true! It was a fun outing with Jilly and much needed too. Time for a lavender bubble bath I think!

Too funny!

I had to laugh this afternoon when I got an email from Kathy Shaw telling me she just published a CQ calendar. I didn't know she was doing one and unless she was looking in my window the past week, she didn't know I was doing one either. So now you have a few 2012 CQ calendars to choose from. I guess Crazy minds think alike! They make great gifts too. You can preview my 13 month CQ calendar on Magcloud using the link on my left sidebar. You can browse Kathy's too by typing in CQ calendar (I don't have the link) Eye candy galore! This could never happen twice,LOL.

I had to cut this post short last night but anyway I was making the calendar for myself actually. I had bought a Sea glass calendar last year and was sad to see it go soon so I thought I would make my own so I would have a CQ calendar in my studio. I like simple calendars with a nice space to write my appointments, so this one has basic events only. Some have just way too many events that I'm not interested in and no space to jot down a note. So I had decided to offer it to the public as well. You don't have to buy it but you can get a preview on the Magcloud site. I used full size photos so CQer's can see the detail and perhaps get inspired, grab their stash and get stitching!
Today looks pretty clear although it is cold right now. Unless a friend calls to go play, I will be working on the last project for the magazine. Whew! I'm getting there. Have a wonderful weekend!

Winter is closing in...........

The frost is on the pumpkin these days and old man Winter (not my DH) is wringing his hands anticipating his arrival I'm sure. Every fuzzy caterpillar I've seen has been solid black....not brown and black which they say means a hard winter. I'm stocked up with supplies and tea so I'm good!

I am finishing a few small projects before taking a break to work on online class planning. I am excited to be offering this tool for those who have inquired about CQ classes from me through the years.Yesterday I started assembling this clutch. I just need to finish adding a closure and it will be finished.

I've also been busy wrapping up the Dec issue of Crazy Quilt Gatherings and should be ready for publishing before Dec. I hope you find it interesting. I have packed it full again but tried to offer larger photos. I see many magazines with one or two photos per page but working with only 40 pages doesn't leave me with that option. I am enjoying the journey though and hope you continue to enjoy  it as well. I am always open for suggestions or submissions.

This morning I took mom to the County Line Orchard and found it had closed for the season on Oct 30th. Phooey! I wanted a blueberry pie! It was disappointing but we went shopping and to lunch so the rainy day wasn't all washed up....:-)

Yesterday I had a pleasant little visit from my sweet friend Leslie TH from Michigan. She was looking beautiful as always and I was in my frumpy housewife attire, pj bottoms and an old sweater. I was half dressed because I was working on the magazine and Angell doesn't care what I wear,LOL. It was so nice to see her smiling face. I didn't get to meet up with her in St. Joe this year because the weather was so hot that I just didn't get out very much. Perhaps next year I can get a pic of us on the carousel.


Well, it is 3:10 am and Angell finally fell asleep, She had a rough evening and now I am going to try to get a few winks too....on the couch. Oh well, at least it is comfy! Sweet dreams!