Trying to keep trucking...

but my tummy is having words with me today.

I'm hitting the list:

Prep for conferences (mostly done)
Powerpoint for a presentation
New Bee Block
Skill Builder crazy quilt block

Skill Builder paper piecing block

I'm now totally caught up!

Purchase makeup/food for student showcase
Cut up charm squares for Gen X swap
Cut up charm squares for my swap
Cut to charm squares for color wheel swap
sort and pack charms for color wheel swap
Finish cutting squares for Dead Simple QAL
Hit post office Mailed Gen X charms, Pincushion for swap, and Stocking!

Even though I've knocked out a lot....I still have a BIG list for tomorrow.
I've got rehearsal, a presentation to start and semi-polish, a board to build in my room, and shopping.
That bee block may have to wait a bit....

I've been a bit unproductive this week...

at least in the way of craftiness.

It's been a crazy week with my students.
Conferences have started.
I'm gearing up for 2 dance shows.

Today, we went to the zoo. I got to feed an elephant!

I finished my pincushion package for my Sewn Spaces Swap.
It's wending its way to my partner tomorrow.


I made my first stocking for Stockings for Kids.


I have more Xmassy (yes, that's a word in my world) fabric left, so I am going to try to make a couple more.

I got bee block fabric from a New Bee on the Block member.

Weekend "to do" list:
Prep for conferences
Powerpoint for a presentation
New Bee Block
Skill Builder crazy quilt block
Skill Builder paper piecing block
Purchase makeup/food for student showcase
Cut up charm squares for 3 swaps
Finish cutting squares for Dead Simple QAL
*phew*

Voting is open!

I'll be posting some other project pics today...as soon as I find a battery that's charged for my camera.

Sarah's posted voting for the Eternal Scrap Bag Challenge!
Go vote! (For me if you are so inclined...or for one of the other fabulous ladies!)

OOps....I was featured yesterday!

My project for the Japanese Scrap Bag Challenge was over on Sarah's yesterday.

If you click on over there, you can actually see my bellydance costume for the Dec show.

Say hi to Sarah if you stop on over! It's a fab group of creative ladies!

finally finally

done with cutting up fabric and packaging it
for my Nov Sew Bee Blissful blocks.

I'll be mailing my hoop tomorrow (a day late) as it requires dealing with an actual person because of the customs form.

Still to do:

New Bee block (fabric just arrived)
2 skill builders (I'm behind)
extra bit for pincushion swap


Catching up is unlikely til Thurs.

I meant to post yesterday...

I spent the weekend with The Pirate in Savannah.
It was my first time visiting the city.
It definitely won't be my last.

Highlights:
The Halloween dog parade
Walking and walking and walking
Ice cream at Leopold's

Fountains and cemetery statues

Finding a burger joint (that has a branch in Atlanta) that doesn't give me hives. (THIS IS GLORIOUS...and cannot fully be appreciated if one has not been rendered incredibly itchy by trying to eat fries cooked in the same fryer as one's nemesis...onion rings.)
A fireplace and a king sized bed with my own balcony!

I have lots and lots of pictures still living in the camera.
(And 2 new fat quarters for my stash from french-knot.)

Tomorrow...I have much catching up to do.
My hoop for the Misfit swap is almost done...I have to attach a back and prep it for mailing. So, it may go out a day late. I HATE THAT. I'm so anal retentive with deadlines, but this one I just couldn't make...and I spent most of tonight (once i got back) trying to put finishing touches on the front.

Coming soon....I'll be on PingsandNeedles tomorrow, I think. Voting opens on Wed.
I have to do my winter sewing list inspired by Sarah over at FairyFace Designs.

a bit belated...

I went to Kentuck last weekend.
It was folk arty and fun!

Here's a few glimpses:










It was fun! I'd definitely go back again next year.