Sending heartfelt Thanksgiving greetings to one and all.

San, Dolly, and the Bunz

We were just wondering . . .

How many of you had to scrape ice off of your windshield this morning?

 Yesterday Dolly decided the 20-30 degree temps were just right for a bit of sunbathing.  Notice the front paw blocking her eyes from the glare.  LOL!

 Last night I dedicated 2 hours to ironing and folding the bin of orange fabrics.  It actually took over 3, but that's okay.  One more color is ready for the cabinet shelf.

 Some of these will go in the sale pile.  I also have a whole bolt of yellow I'll be selling.  It's still in the wrapper.

 Gifted to me many years ago was this piece of Waverly.  We're considering whether this will work on the chair seats.  There's nothing more cheerful than bright, bold, BIG flowers.

 Slowly I'm collecting these thinner (14" x 14" x 3") $5.00 boxes from the craft section at the W-M store.  The idea is to make all my storage containers consistent in size and efficiency.  Creative Options is the brand name.  True, there are art boxes out there that come with handles, but only if you want to pay more.

During these wintry days, Dolly asked me to remind you to check on your furry ones living outside.  Hypothermia happens.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Did I hear the news right this morning . . .

All 50 states, including Hawaii, hit temperatures below freezing last night?

We're at 17 this morning, but no snow thank goodness.  Now for those of you in Buffalo, NY, I can recommend a real estate agent who handles rentals if you can dig your way out and want to hide down here for the winter.

Five feet of snow in Buffalo.  I can't even imagine.

Now on to last week's news.  The sewing room project.

 I've been hauling these chairs around for many, many years.  My mom painted this one around 1970.  Curiously I'm using almost the same color. ,

 A thrift store carryall got a new coat.

 Spray painting wood is harder than spray painting metal.  It takes a deft touch.  And yes, I'm allowed to get it on the porch since the porch will be sanded and refinished next spring.

Two chairs are done.  Currently waiting for 60 temps to return (hah) so I can complete the third.  Gluing them takes the longest.

Oasis Blue by Rust-Oleum.  Good stuff, but not cheap.

Stay warm and safe everyone.  Please keep a box of ice cream salt handy to sprinkle your elderly neighbor's icy steps and walkway won't you.  They can slip and break a hip all to easily on ice.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Are you seeing snow flurries outside your window this morning?

I sure am.  It must be time to decorate for Christmas.

I started with a blue and white theme this year, pulling out my Liberty Blue china.

 The Santa plate my Aunt Eleanor gave my mom years ago.

And the stained glass angels my dad made. 

 You may remember this Debbie Mumm pattern.

Cozy red themed quilts were added to the great room.

And the table runner I made for my mom is on the harvest table.

Once I can pull out the bins full of other decorations, I'll be able to finish up.

How is your house coming along?  Have you started your gift shopping yet or are you making all the presents this year?

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

If my ISO is set at 1600,

 What should the F stop be set at?  And where, oh where is that button?

 Reminds me of the Little Ol' Lady Who Lived in a Shoe

 With so many buttons on my Nikon, I'm never quite sure what to do.

 The babies don't care though, they just want their apples.

 Yesterday's high was 61.  Today, HAH, not nearly.  We hit 38 this morning.  I know I shouldn't complain.  Blogging pal Judy said they hit -5 last night in Colorado.  Brrrr

My professional window cleaning neighbor came last week and washed my windows, inside and out. I LOVE my view.

Some of you have been asking about the sewing room project.  Sad to say, it's still a work in progress. I've begun sorting fabric.  Some will be put away and some will go in the sale pile.

Yup, you heard that right, I'll be thinning out the stash . . . and the books  . . . and the strips and the squares.  We're paring down and that's a good thing.  Stay tuned.

I've also been taking fabric off of bolts and have emptied 120 so far.  Cardboard takes up space. Some had only 2 yards or so.  Some larger pieces will be saved for backings, but most all the plaids will be sold and several flannel pieces too.

Stay warm everyone and drive safely in the fluffy white stuff.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .