Project of the Day

It's a chilly 34 degrees right now and talk about trying to stay warm. After purchasing my X-Mas tree over the Thanksgiving Holiday I have seen something amazing happening. Tree limbs are growing...too funny! This little tree is drinking about an inch or two of water daily, but I love it!

Now to what I have been up to today. I spent last evening designing a quilt top and worked on the mock or small version today to see if I was going to like it. I had some hand-dyed fat quarters hanging around, not many color choices except green as a main color and put together this sample. I sort of like the way it turned out and didn't think the colors were all that great but for a sample I can't complain. I look forward to making a lap or twin and get it posted soon.

I am off to finish a quilt for a deadline so off I go. Have a good one! T

Oh X-Mas Tree! Oh X-mas Tree!

OK, while I was out of town for Thanksgiving (a couple hours away) I found a tree farm. I decided to try a real tree this year to see how it works out. By the time I got there it was sort of late in the evening and kind of chilly, but I really had fun and enjoyed picking out one. For those who have never picked a tree, at this particular farm you pick the tree, they cut it down for you, shake it for bugs and dead leaves and stuff, then cut the base off even. I think I will maybe try one of those Fraser Firs next year cause I am not really smelling the pine in this one. But it's all good, I am loving the look and I get the satisfaction of knowing I picked it out (with the help of a little friend). I did get a hayride around the farm. The owner must have thought I was crazy when I told him the tree needed to go into my little Civic and to put that 6ft tree into my trunk! Can you believe it fit with the seat down....sky is the limit with this car I tell ya!


Now I need some gifts under it, off to make some! Enjoy!

Happy Crafting T