This is to announce that all hang gliding ....

... activities will be suspended until further notice. Snow flurries continuing throughout the day make it impossible to clear your goggles, making landing your craft rather hazardous.

I borrowed this photo from the Quilt Study Center, as I wanted to share something red and green, as well as inspirational.

Dolly is keeping a close eye out for any airmen bucking protocol.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

That little 4-lettered word . . .

has been spotted in the forecast . . . .

Do you see it . . . . . SNOW!

Dolly is stationed at her post and on the lookout.

Either that or she smells the neighbor's steak cooking on the grill. Not sure which she finds more exciting.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Happy Thanksgiving

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Lightbulb moment!

Every once in awhile an idea flies in the window like an intinerant bee. Why it took so long to arrive, I've no idea.

Recently when cleaning the fridge, I made up "soup packets" by chopping, dicing and slicing cabbage, carrots, celery, and onions. Exactly what I had in the veggie drawer.

I placed each item in a bowl and then combined ingredients in vacuum seal bags. Now everything is ready to pop in the crockpot with some soup stock also stored in the freezer.

Dolly loves the smell of soup cooking.

Ohhh alright, Dolly loves the smell of anything cooking, as she knows she's going to get a taste.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

We woke up to a balmy 19 degrees this morning . . .

and although the frost was not on the pumpkin,

it did show up on the cabbage plants in garden,

and this oak seedling, a gift from the squirrels.

Luckily, in preparation, I picked up wood pellets last night.

meanwhile Dolly tried to hide her disappointment that it wasn't snow . . . .

yet!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Happy dance galore!

The windows are now DONE!

Can I get an AMEN from the balcony choir on that one please. It's only taken me . . . let's see . . 6 weeks.

Now on to the next project, which was begun in September. Old iron bed purchased in 1993.

Using spray on paint stripper, gloves, and scraping tool, I managed to get most of the white paint removed. Now I'm using 60-grit sandpaper on my palm sander to remove the remaining rust and paint. More pictures to come.

Meanwhile Dolly waits patiently for her mom to finish.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Captain's log, star date 11-13-11

Alien beings discovered in vicinity. Before interrogation could commence, they took flight. Informants verify they dwell in a body of water known as a lake, form close knit groups, and are known for cacophonous rants if threatened. Detailed report to follow.

Work detail commenced on completing 7 windows in 2 days. View from the observatory, verifies no pitbulls in sight.

3 remaining windows received 2nd coat. Thorough sanding was in order due to cracks in the sill boards.

Four-legged companion waited anxiously for work detail to end so truck ride and trip to Arby's could commence. Detailed report to follow.

Nanooo, nanooo. (oops, sorry, wrong show)

Live long and prosper, buy lots of fabric and may you make many quilts.

This is the captain speaking. Over and out.

And you thought you were having a bad day . . .

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Winter preparedness

If you were watching last weekend's news, you know a storm hit the northeast hard . . . rather unexpectedly I might add.


Along with winter comes the inevitable cold and flu season. Although, we'd rather ignore that fact and focus on the holidays, it does not hurt to be prepared.

This is a good time of year to go through your pantry, check your juice, gingerale, and soup inventory, then stock up during seasonal sales.

Check your medicine cabinet and dates on cough syrup, cold and fever tablets, etc.

Make a list and re-stock your supplies. Don't forget tissues.

Nobody wants to go out when the weather is icy, cold and miserable when they too are feeling icy, cold and miserable.

And just in case you're feeling blue, have a good book or 2 on hand to keep you company.

After all, it's better to stay home snuggled in a warm quilt and get well. That's the most important thing.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

A CALL TO ARMS

Our sister of the cloth, Alycia, has put out an All Points Bulletin.

To be on the lookout for quilts for our soldiers. And to get them to her as quickly as possible.

Here are the particulars:


Minimum size of 55 x 65, Maximum size of 72 x 90

Made of 100% Cotton materials (flannel is perfectly fine -especially here in Colorado)

Long arm or machine quilted, not tied

Washed in cold water, no detergents or dryer sheets. (Some folks have allergic reactions to strong scents.)



For more information, stop by Alycia's blog and contact her directly.

Dolly says thank you, and I do too.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .