The "Pack" is back!!!

What more can I say?

Sewing "rooms"

This "neat as a pin" area is my sewing room...believe it or not it has been cleaned. I only need to blow out machine, oil, and change the needle and I'll be ready for next project.



Can't say much for this area - quilt room. As I complete a project I try to stow away the scrap fabric. Imagine my "surprise" when I discovered my new stow-away technique was to pile everything onto quilt frame! Plus I'd purchased additional fabrics, battings, etc. continued to pile on top as well. Why did I choose not to put away in their proper places? I'm retired...I no longer "multi-task"?

Tomorrow I will clear up area - putting things away - the proper way. I can't load up quilter until I do...gotta get my act together!!!

Quilting...

I've spent the past few weeks re-organizing quilt and sewing rooms. I'm tired of accumulating/organizing fabrics, patterns, ear-marking magazines and seeing all of it stacked around waiting for me to do something about it! I've taken on a few simple projects to get back in the groove -- table runners, coasters, etc. This is the first large project I have attempted ... cutting, sewing, layout ... all very time consuming, but exciting to see when completed.

It's a raggedy quilt, simple to put together, actually a no brainer. I decided to start with this one as it is smaller - more of a lap quilt to use on those cooler evenings when watching t.v. or to snuggle up in for an afternoon nap. It's for our first born --
Now I need to organize and complete all the other projects I have purchased ...

Keeping the home fires burning...

Mother Nature has been toying with us the past few weeks. Last week we had a high of 52 on Friday. By Sunday a cold front was moving in with the promise of snow accumulation of up to 12 inches, wind gusts of 25-40 mph, with windchill of -40. Pleased that snow accumulation was maybe around 3 inches...still have the high winds...and bone chilling temps. So with all of this winter weather a fire was called for!!!
And yes I am perched in my chair right beside it...gotta love it! I'm toasty warm.

Brothers Carpenter

While going through some old photos I found this picture of Noah at 5 months. I was amazed at the similarities between the two boys.


They are two of the happiest little boys...they always have the biggest smile on their face(s).

Duh Boyz...

I so look forward to Tuesday nights with the boys !!!

And...Mr. Noah is a super big brother, if Coop is the least bit "fussy" Noah will say "move over Grandma...I can do this"!!!

What can I say?

I love this little guy...he's always so darn happy!!!

Cooper Dean Carpenter