Ice Cold January Morning Sunrise

This is the view out my front window this morning. It was icy cold. We had 9 F. or -12 C. at 6 AM. Our high today was 16 F. or -8 C. Either way that is cold. We may be up to freezing sometime next week. Burrrr! The sky was a wide range of colors as I scanned the sky line.

Second Love Quilt Delivered

I got to deliver the second Love quilt that was made for Terry's family after John's accident. You can see Terry and John in this picture with his new leg. He still has a long way to go to learn how to use it but he is getting started using it.

Hooded Sweat Shirt Decorated

This is what I did to a hooded sweat shirt I was given for Christmas. I love to use Yo-Yo's, buttons and rick-rack. Hubby was modeling it for me to take the pictures. I promised not to show his face. I could not do a large area in the back because it would not show with the hood hanging down.

A great Give away

Sandy is having a great one year blogaversary givaway. Please go visit her at her blog.

My Tote Finished

I have been planning this tote for awhile now. With some ideas from Terry about the stitching design. I did the stitching. Then I went to find the trim and buttons. The fabric is an old VIP fabric given to me by a friend. It was his mom's.

I added a pocket on each side. The one on the right is for my water bottle. The one on the left could be used for keys or my cell phone.

This is the stitching up close. It really is straight across. This picture makes it look crooked.

And finally the finished bag. I also put a piece of foam core in the bottom to give it some body. What do you think? Could I have done anything different to make it better? I am always open for suggestions.

Giveaway

Sarah is having a great giveaway please follow the button in my side bar to visit her blog.

Sunset Last Night

As you know if you follow my blog I love sunrises and sunsets. I also love pretty cloud formations. I could not resist taking these last night on the way to my cousins.

Playing With Strips

I saw this idea on Inchworm Fabrics blog. I decided to play with it and this is what I came up with. I do not know who may receive this or if I will keep it for myself. I did some hand stitching and also added some lace before putting it together. I stuffed it lightly. I then added a ribbon bow and a pretty button. I like the way it came out.

More strips in a smaller size. I found the smaller size a lot harder to work with. I used machine decorative stitches on these 2 smaller hearts. My bathroom is purple. The lace just finished off the edges.

BOM Stitched and A Win

This is the Flirting with Flowers BOM from Tozz's Corner. I did not do the applique' instead I just stitched it and it will go on a tote bag in the future. It was quick and easy.

This is the gift I won at the end of the year from Kris, this is an extra gift she gave away on the OPAM challange. I am trying to pick out fabrics from my stash to make it with. I love the pattern very much. I also love the fabric she sent.

Prayers Needed

Our future daughter-in -law's son Justin needs your prayers. This is the message I received this morning. They live in Australia so it is hard on our son right now not being there with her.

Terri's son Justin is in West Mead Children’s Hospital, looks like he is in for roughly the next week or so, he has peritonitis and it looks like they have to do surgery to fix his cath and also put in a main line for hemo dialysis. He will have to have hemo dialysis until he can do PD dialysis again. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Blogaversary Winner is...

The winning name pulled from the hat is Mary. Mary is you will send me your address I will get your prize off in the mail. Congrats.

Last Day

It is the last day to sign up for my Blogaversary giveaway. I will be drawing a winner in the morning and posting it here. Scroll down to see what I am giving away. Remember you have just today. Good luck.

Two Finishes

Two ornaments finished for my Ornament swap group I do every month. These are for a shell theme and an egg theme . They are several months away but I like to do them ahead so if something comes up I am ready to send them.

Last 2 Days

You only have 2 days left to sign up for my 1 year Blogaversary giveaway. Just scroll down to the giveaway post and leave me a comment. I will draw a name on Thur. morning and post the winner on my blog.

Finishd

I just finished making this tote bag and small zipper bag to go with it. I have been working on the stitchery for a few days and wanted to get it into a bag before it got lost in my sewing room.

Not A Finish

This is not a finish but is the label for my VV BOM quilt from 2009, when ever I get around to doing it. I just wanted to show you I am not just sitting under a warm blanket on our COLD & SNOWY Jan. days

Blogaversary

It is my first blogaversary and I am having a giveaway. Just comment on this post and you will be entered. I am giving away some DMC floss and an tatted butterfly bookmark made by me. Also I have for you this notebook cover and needle holder. I hope you like what I have for you. You have till Wed. the 13th to enter. I will draw on the morning of the 14th . Good luck.



We are still getting some snow today. Schools are closed and roads look bad here too. Spring where are you?

Here We Go Again

We are in for more snow today and tonight and maybe tomorrow. They say we can get 2-5 inches tonight and more tomorrow. It will be lake effect tomorrow which we normally do not get but the last storm sent lake effect right over us. I hope it just hits the northeastern area like it normally does. These pictures were taken about 3 PM this afternoon. It has been snowing like this since 2 PM this afternoon. Click on them to see the real view.

Just 2 Days

This was the picture on my first blog which was Jan. 8 2009. In 2 days I will be posting a 1 year Blogaversary giveaway. I have posted a lot in that 1 year and loved every minute of it.

Thanks to my daughter Terry for setting it up for me and doing my new blog headers when I need them done or when she surprises me with a new one. I love surprises. She is always there when I have a question or problem.

I also want to thank all of my follower and everyone who has left a comment for me. It has been a great year.

Yet More Snow

This is New Years Day at a friends home in our area. It did this all day.

This is this afternoon at our house. Taken out my side window pointed north. I have had enough of this already! Click on the pictures to see a better view. If you are where it is warm cool off by looking at these. If you are where it is cold I feel sorry for you too.

Snow And More Snow

Snow on Thur. morning before daylight.

This snow was this morning before it really started coming down. North of us near where my son lives is under a snow storm warning. They can keep it there.