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A few hankies for me...and a finish!

I was at my mom/dad's house a couple of weeks ago helping with a little water issue in the basement...long story short, we needed to go through boxes of things to toss/dry out and/or repack items which were water damaged. We came across a small box of hankies (or so I thought) which were my grandmothers/great aunts/ and great grandmothers hankies. Mom gave them to me!! It was like Christmas all over ago! When I got home I was oohing and awing over my new treasures...I am the luckiest girl...this picture is only a fraction of them!

This weekend I went to a Discover workshop...it was a workshop on the 4 Temperments...

Very interesting...I didn't feel like I needed to learn that much about myself, because I think that I'm more self aware than some people, but there have been some behaviors which I needed to know more about. In the workshop, I did confirm that I'm a relationship based individual...honestly, not that much of a surprise for me, but it confirmed that I'm definitely not task oriented! I'm was glad to put my finger on this issue...it explains why I'm not able to get any crafting things accomplished! Anyho, at least I can tackle this issue...because now I'm aware of it!

Or at least that's my thought process...

It also confirms why it took me at least 3 weeks to put the button eyes on this baby quilt...I finish putting the eyes on just a couple of days ago!

Laterz...Tim, darling hubby, says were going out to the garden to pick tomatillos!

Hope you have a great day!

Okay, so I lied...I didn't get back to posting like I said I would...

Okay, so I lied...I didn't get back to posting like I said I would...I'm sorry! Well, I thought I would post my first baby quilt, but I didn't finish it until today...However, before I post the pictures, I need to post the trip to Iowa to visit hubby's daughter and son-in-law. I had sooo much fun!

My traveling project...

Vacation is heavenly...just enjoying my morning cup of coffee

Abigail and I getting our Hello Kitty tattoos on for the concert!

Stud Muffin! Otherwise known as hubby!

Abigail being silly!

Yes, the silly gene runs in the family!

I think waiting for the concert to start...

Lynard Skynard! So much fun!

Saturday: the farmers markets! Yummy...food!

Secret Love: OPI nail polish!

the whole wall....OPI!

To add to the collection!

Pooped out dog!

and a pooped out hubby!

And that was before the beers...

One last stop before home: Eagle Creek Quilt Shop!

My 2 goof balls...waiting for me!

Oh My GOSH...

Has it really been almost a month since I last posted anything on my blog...it's sad, isn't it! So there has been a lot of crafty things which I've working on...so I'll be back later today to post...but right now I'm doing some online retail therapy...must stay focused...TODAY, it's one thing at a time!

BUT I'll be back! Promise!

Traveling Craft Project...

Here's what I started on our road trip to Duluth...more to be posted later...

And yes, I think I'm insane for working with 1/4 inch hexagons...

Impromptu Road Trip...

Last Friday, Darling Hubby and I went on an impromptu road trip to Duluth, MN...just up the road from us...not really...it was about 1 1/2 hour drive. Any ho, we went to see the Tall Sails...we were suppose to go to the Minnesota Fair grounds for the Scrapbook EXPO, but at the last minute I thought it would be more fun for us to go to Duluth.

And no regrets...it was a fun day...check out the pics:

Then it started to rain...but no worries...we brought our rain coats!

Then we decided after walking to the light house, we'd get something to eat...as did everyone else just before it started to rain...so we had dinner outside because there wasn't a "wait" to eat...

Yep, that's Tim's fork in my fajitas! Darn HIM! Then we had to get dessert at the Chocolate Factory!

We had a great day! Well worth the drive...even though I didn't get a chance to visit a quilt store! DARN!

Fun Run...

Yesterday, I asked my Darling Hubby if he wanted to go to Michael's Craft Store with me...and shockingly, he said yes! But there was a catch...I needed to feed him! And ~~being the darn good wife that I am~~, I said, "Okay!" Here's what I found at Michael's: everything was $1.50 or $.99...some great things to add to my stash!

Then, on the way home, we stopped by the Salvation Army; I found some great things!
It was definitely an incentive to continue my skill set with Applique. There were more patterns...wish I would have realized that "green" tags items were 50% off before I got tot the register. Oh, well...there's always Monday to check it out again! Any ho, look at the patterns:

Cinnamon Stiches from Piece O' Cake Pattern Company

Thru Grandmother's Window from Piece O' Cake Pattern Company

Have a great evening!

Every one needs to audition...

I'm going to start my first applique quilt and before I get ready I need to do all my research...meaning...I need to watch some YouTube videos to refresh my memory. I took an applique class a couple of years ago by a great instructor, but I haven't practiced anything which I was taught from that class. Then I need to audition all the fabrics...check it out:

I'm trying to work within my own stash, however, I didn't have any solids...so I went shopping...fun, fun, fun! I'm not completely convinced on all my color combinations, but it will work....some how!

I, also, purchased some applique needles...Mary, Quilted Treasures, said they were beautiful to work with!

While the hubby was in the car....

While the hubby was in the car...I picked up the green fabric at my local quilt shop...and also, got this book...and how yummy the quilt (and projects) are! The best part is that I used my frequent flyer miles to purchase it!

Now before you jump to conclusion, I know what you are thinking: Why did she purchase an (mostly) applique book when she hasn't ever worked on anything applique?!

Well, I (seriously) love anything from Blackbird Designs...and I mean anything! I think my next project will be a small quilt with applique...I took a class a while ago...hopefully, I will remember everything!

Anyho, you must see the projects....simply YUMMY!