What's Up Girl?

Gosh, I feel like I've been a real slacker on this blog.   I guess I'm just not doing all that much sewing at the moment or what I'm doing is slow.

Here is a quick update on my King Quilt.  I have a 6 x 11 block section put together.

I've added a row to 3 sides of the quilt after laying out my first strip on my bed.  I just hate it when a quilt is a little too small, don't you?

So this means that I'm adding 15 more double nine patches.  Ouch!  I have to make about 50 more of those 3" nine patches.  I keep saying it will be worth it.

Here are the pots that I planted for the decks this year.  Simple....I'm still not sure where to get the best or most interesting plants.

My buddy, Norma, made the ceramic snail - Mr. Slugworth and my new bunny.  Still need a name for him.  I treated myself to a miniature blue hosta (in the green pot).

I have a potted herb garden, complete with a fairy and a pixie.

Here was a great cheat!  A pre-potted morning glory.  I love this deep blue color.

My baby, Hanna, turned 21 last Friday - I made her a liquor bouquet  and found some fun girl party lights and supplies to take back to school.

That's a wrap for now.  Thanks for checking in - be back again soon.

Hello from the Home Front!

Hello!  Hope every one is having a good spring. 

This weekend was a fun a busy one!  My son, Andrew, graduated from Ramapo College, sum cum laude.  His college career had many ups and downs and I know he felt they were all worth it.

There were over 1,400 matriculating students at the Izod Center.  Yes, they read each and every name presented with their degree.

We were blessed to have Andrews aunts' with us for the event.  Thanks again Nancy and Glenna!

What a wonderful family occasion.  Hanna has a couple of years to earn her cap.

On Saturday I presented my son's beautiful girlfriend, Sigourney, with the Flying Fiesta quilt for her 21st Birthday.

I found this re-usable "missoni-esque" bag at TJ Maxx.  I thought it went really well with the quilt.

I also made a fun bouquet for her.  A vase filled with her favorite candy, peanut butter cups,  a girly flask and little liquor bottles - Happy 21!

I missed the quilt photo shoot, so I don't know what Andrew said, but it really cracked up the Birthday Girl.

Have a Wonderful Week!