coming tomorrow...

machine binding is on the Dead Simple.
I just have to handsew (*cough* just *cough*) the binding on the other side.

Soo....hopefully there will be a finish to share tomorrow.
And, I have one more Nubee block to sew.

What are y'all up to?

Gah...tired!

I just quilted my Dead Simple.

Damn that thing was HEAVY.
I backed it in flannel. Anna Horner Folksy.

LOVE LOVE LOVE.

I still have to sew the binding on, but I need a break.

Phew.

I pulled fabric for a wonky Xmas (not Xmas themed) star quilt for my mama.

I still have one more bee block to sew for my Nubees hive.
I also have my block for New Bee on the Block.
For no good reason, this one is intimidating me.

To Do
Another Stocking for Stocking for Kids (or maybe 2)
Nubee block for quiltaunti
New Bee for Nov.
Hero Block
Wonky Star quilt for mom
241 bag for me
gifties for dancer friends

A plethora of bee blocks

I've been working on 4x5, 3x6, and Nubees today.
All of these babies are packaged up and ready to mail:


I've also started quilting my Dead Simple. Um... maybe about 1/4 of the way through. It's heavy.
I backed in flannel. Gonna be so so luscious.
Can't do any more because I have to be able to move my arms tomorrow for the show.
It was nice to sew given I got to rest my left foot.

Phew.

and we have a winner.....

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(I haven't learned how to do a screen shot, so an attempt at cut and paste was all I could do..)

#11 is Kathy from Kathy's Quilting Blog!!!!

Kathy, an email from me should be wending your way shortly, but email me if you see this first!

no finishes today.

I'm worn out.
I have plans to sew tomorrow.
Right now I just slept for 2 hours.
I'm trying to stay off my foot.
See, the dentist was a breeze. No need for work.
Last night, the rehearsal was going well. I was tired, but we had worked out makeup and hair.
Then on the last run through...I think I dislocated and relocated by little toe on my left foot.
It hurt like nothing I've ever done. I felt it pop out of place and back in. (I think I got caught on a mat seam.) It immediately started turning red. I wanted to cry, but I also wanted to go home.
I iced it last night. It's kind of purple..not black purple, but bruisey.
It's taped to the toe next to it.

Not much I can do. Stay off it. I have to dance in a show on Sunday.
Pain sucketh.
I didn't sleep enough or well last night because it hurt.
So...I'm going to try to sew tomorrow.
I have plans to get a bunch of blocks done and mailed by Sun.
I'm just trying to keep my left foot in the air right now.

And, frankly, I'm still feeling stupid for having done it in the first place.
Blarg.
If you haven't entered the giveaway yet, please do! I'll close it off at 9 today.

WIP Wed 11.9.11

I'm plugging away on bee blocks.
Or at least I was.
Right now I'm just tired.
A lotta dancing.
Not enough sleep.
I'm not handling the time shift well. I think I need to reup my vitamin D intake.

Here's the blocks that are completed:





This one has to be redone...I fluffed a seam.


Here's the stack of undone bits. My goal is to get them sewn up by Sat and prep my Dead Simple to quilt.

I think I have around 15 total to do. I'm waiting for some black fabric and some oomph. Maybe Fri. Tomorrow will be more dancing and a date with the dentist to get my tooth looked at. I'm praying it's an easy fix. I hate getting my teeth messed with....


To Do:
Last week's skill builder block
New Bee block for Nov.
3x6 blocks for hive #9
4x5 blocks
Dead Simple (to sammich and quilt)
Swap charms to cut (not for the black, white & grey swap)
Swap charms to sort
Nubees Nov blocks
Monkey quilt (waiting to be assembled)
Mom's quilt....still looking for a long arm quilter....

Linking up to:

Giveaway!!!!

For those of you who are not cat or dog folks, avert your eyes.
I caught The Kraken trying to groom the dog yesterday.
He's a bit too shaggy right now.

Enjoy!


this one is my favorite (and perhaps the most disturbing):




I seriously laughed for at least 30 minutes after she stopped.


I presented at a conference and had only a small group. I was a bit bummed as I had spent a lot of energy prepping the presentation.
I comforted myself with a quick jaunt to Joann's. I got home to discover my pouch from the Pretty Little Pouch swap had arrived.

SO MUCH LOVE!!
I had bookmarked/favorited a pouch that I loved that I was sure I wouldn't get. I had even shown it to the Pirate and had ooohed and aaaaahed.
GUESS WHAT WAS WAITING FOR ME!!!!

And it got EVEN better when I opened it up:


I did major happy dancing (despite being sore from many hours of practice yesterday). The lovely Katie from Katie's Korner created it for me. She's got some other fabulous quilts over there. Please check them out....

Now...what you've been patiently waiting for...
I hit more than 50 followers.
I went the my LQS and picked up 3 fat quarters of Amy Butler's new LARK line.
These three lovelies can be yours.

Rules:
1. You have to be a follower. (I would like it to be thank you to the folks who have kept me going. If you're new, I hope you'll stick around.) Leave me ONE comment. You can say anything. I will ship internationally (I just can't help if it takes a bit to get to you. I'll try to mail it out within 24 hours of sorting out the winner.)
THE GIVEAWAY WILL STAY OPEN TIL FRIDAY, NOV. 11 at 9pm EST.

UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED....

Woooo!