Shop Hopping!

I spent 4th of July weekend with my mom driving down the Oregon coast just the two of us! All the way down to Florence (and a bit past Coos Bay from there). It was the most relaxing, spoiled time I've spent I think ever. I did miss my men a bit when the sun started to go down on Independence Day and no one was lighting anything on fire but, it was so nice to take a break from all the day-to-day stuff and just chill (and sew). Thank you, Mom, for a great time!!

The fun of the Shop Hop is getting a kit to make a quilt block a each shop. Mom doesn't quilt so, she gave me hers. I sewed them all up right away an will have a "free" quilt to show soon! I also bought a lot of fabric. So fun to see the different styles in each shop (The one in Wheeler is my fave).

I now have several more projects to do! I've planned a quilt & a pirate map & a Christmas stocking for myself & a pin cushion with all this great fabric. I love new fabric!

One reason I read The Fabric Shopper

So, cutest bag ever being given away here!

In the freezer

The first pie has gone into the freezer!! Along with a double batch of strawberry muffins and 2 batches of strawberry jam and 1 batch of apricot jam, Yum! (we ate the pie in the picture...plain strawberry is not my favorite pie...Shoulda got some rhubarb!)
Processing and preserving food for my family for later makes me feel happy.

As to the Pie Makin' Apron for Tie One On...Didn't do it. But I finished 2 quilt tops so, those should be done sometime this summer!

All caught up!

These are nearly the last of my Busy Little Quilting Bee blocks! There is one more pack of fabric and then it's over. Dana has already finished her quilt...My top is finished, I just need to buy a backing. So excited to have time to sew now school is out. I do need to get back into a getting things done mode soon, though. But not now, It's Saturday!

Balloons

Ever wonder how many balloons it takes to fill a bathroom doorknob deep? About 180.
This is where the toilet should be. (there is an inflatable monkey in it)

The sink.

Closing the door was tricky. My cheeks were a little achy for a while after this but so worth it!(This is how my husband tells his dad he's loved!)

(I don't know why the first bit is underlined...wonder what I bumped...can't make it go away!)

Almost there Busy Little Quilting Bee!!

I'm really pleased with these!! And Have the last two all planned (in my head anyway!) Spent the day today at the creek with my boys and nephews! I love the creek!--Summer has officially started!

Extra entry!

There is a giveaway over at The Fabric Shopper....the best giveaway! 30 fat quarters of Denyse Schmidt's Katie Jump Rope line!! It's my favorite line ever!! So, if you win, can I have it?!?! 9I get an extra entry for blogging about it, too)

UPDATE: Another super giveaway over at The Fabric Shopper!! This time from a line called Hippie Chick. I really want it...in highschool, I worked so hard to be a "hippie Chick" I feel entitled to win. You know, 'cause of all my hard work avoiding the Gap and hemming mumus into mini dresses.