A New Baby Rag Quilt

I finally dug myself out from under the paperwork from the Draft and travel for 50 guys.  I finished this just in time for my friend, Nikki.  She's having a C-Section tomorrow.

I love this fabric!  It's called Oink-A-Doodl-Moo from Moda.  Perfect for a little boy don't you think?

A Good Weekend

My husband and I went to a wedding in Flowery Branch, GA this weekend.  On our way back to Jacksonville yesterday we decided to stop here:

 

 

It's a beautiful place and the Savannah Ogeechee Canal Society has done a wonderful job. 

My husband's Great, Great, Great (we think that's how far back he goes) Grandfather was one of the lead engineers on this project.  It was cool to think that 185 years ago, he walked on this same land.  Can you imagine a barge being pulled through this?  This is Lock No. 5.

 

Ogeechee River

 

 

I think I'm going to have him print these out for me to hang.  It's so peaceful. 

 

If you live near there, seriously, go visit. 

Bronchitis - Blech!

Just a few days after my last post, I came down with a bad case of bronchitis.  I'm on Day 11 and finally starting to feel better - but boy, did it kick my butt!

I did manage to get the binding on this quilt:

This was the quilt I started at the Holly Jolly retreat in November.  I really like how it came out and even went a little out of my comfort zone and did a two tone border and scrappy binding.  I'll try and have a couple more pictures when I can get outside.

Hasn't this Spring been something?  Here in Florida we got down to 38 last night!  My friend is here with her family from Illniois on Spring Break.  I feel really bad that the weather is so chilly.  Although, I guess it beats the snowstorm in the midwest!

That's about all I have for now. More later!

Tracey

A Day With Eleanor

I was fortunate to be able to take a class with Eleanor Burns on Friday.  

We made this awesome little table runner - Oriental Fan.

She's a great teacher and we had such a fun day.  Most of us were able to finish our table runner tops in a day!

Eleanor was very accommodating to everyone.  She walked around the room saying hello, signing autographs and at the end of class she took pictures with everyone.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!  Talk to you soon.

Tracey

Hopscotch Quilt - Done!

UPDATE:  Just looked back at my previous post on this quilt and realized I had named it Octothorpe because that is the name of the # symbol. 

Well, this only took me 2 years!

I finished the binding on Monday.  Not sure where this is going yet. 

The original quilt didn't have borders, but I like the size with them.

Fabric - LOTS of Fabric

My friend Leah:  I know you quilt and I'm cleaning out my fabric.  Can you use it?

Me:  Absolutely!  

Leah:  Great, I'll bring it to work for you.

Holy Cow!!  I needed a hand cart to even get it to my car and then had to buy new storage bins.  Can you believe this??  Awesome!  She even had it organized by color.  

Thanks Leah!

Football - A New Look

As you may or may not know, I work for an NFL team and we've been going through some major transitions the last couple of years.  This year so far, we've hired a new General Manager, a new Coach and coaching staff and last week they unveiled our new team logo. 

Very cool.  A new era begins.  Stay tuned. 


 

Hi! I'm Back!

Yikes, where did this month go?  Well, I'll tell you.  We hired a new GM, a new coach and a new coaching staff.  That's where I've been.

During all this craziness, we've celebrated Christmas, my birthday, and New Year's.

I hinted about a new Singer in a previous post.  My sister-in-law, Suzie, has an estate sale business in Bloomington, IL.  Mom spotted this lovely before Christmas on her website and asked me if I wanted it for my birthday.  Yes, please!

It is in EXCELLENT condition and sews beautifully.  I'm so happy with it!

Look at the case and the goodies inside!  It even came with it's own walking foot!

The serial number puts the date around 1950.  The lady that owned this took very, very good care of it and according to Suzie, used it to make many quilts.  Look at the bobbin case!  Pay no attention to the dust and lint.  I'm in the process of cleaning it.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season!

Talk to you soon,

Tracey

Happy Birthday To Me!

My mom and I.  I have no idea how old I was in this picture but I love it.  As a gift this year, she made me not one, but two scrap books full of pictures of my life.  I cherish these.  Thank you mom, because if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be celebrating today.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a safe and very Merry Christmas!