birthday block swap #2

Wow, May 2 was my last post. I really have to think about posting and reading more often. I used to post daily. I need to slow down I guess. Have done a little sewing lately but haven't finished anything recently.
The picture I am trying to upload is of a birthday block swap that I did on Susan Wood's Ning group site. I have to decide what to do with them. Should I sash, should I quilt as I go. Not sure. It's laid out on a flannel backed tablecloth and I keep taking it out and try and decide what to do.

Haven't had much time to sew this last week. We bought a new car...It's in my name...of course so is the loan but that's okay.
First time I've owned a new car. It's only a 2 seater but it is really nice to drive. I just have to learn not to buy too much when I shop and that could be a good thing. I buy way too much anyway.
Dave and I drove the new car around a very big circle this past Friday and Saturday. Started from home...Calgary...ended toward Banff and onto Radium, B.C. Stayed the night near there in a little cabin with a hot tub for 2. It was great. The place is called Addison's bungalows. Very nice. Then we drove home the long way. Through Invermere, Kimberley and Cranbrook, Fernie and Blairmore and then up highway 2 through Nanton. I got into 2 quilt store. Lucky me. One in Kimberley and the other in Coleman.
Even bought a few pieces of fabric.
It was a really nice trip and the new car was great. Our 21st anniversary was on Thursday so that was the reason for the trip.
We both enjoyed it. I missed Quilts Canada but had a great time with my hubby so that was more important. And then I still got into 2 quilt shops so all is good.
Happy quilting everyone.
:)Carol

Can't believe my last post was FEb. 22. Boy am I behind. Must be very busy. Unfortunately I just haven't
been reading many of the post either. Should find some time to do that.
This picture is a bom I am working on the Susan Wood's online group. I've done 2 blocks. I will now load block 1

Went out today looking for compression stockings for me (got 2 pair) and a tractor for my husband.
Didn't get the tractor but decided to look at cars. We have put down money on a metallic blue and black Smart car. I am
excited. This will be a replacement for my tracker. I've never had a new car always used. Can't wait.
:)Carol

Not quilting related but this is a picture of our last sunset evening in Cuba on Feb. 6, 2010. We had a wonderful holiday.
It is hard to believe that it is already Feb. 22. I have done a little sewing since I returned but not alot. Took a great class from a guild member before I left on holiday and did the second part of it on my return. She was teaching us to do some Ricky Timm's
convergence. I really like mine so far. The 2 pieces I did are still ufo's but a little farther on then they were in the class.
I haven't uploaded the pics yet though.
Happy quilting to all.
:)Carol

Wow, it's hard to believe that it is already Feb. 12. Where has the time gone. For me Jan. flew by. Hubby and I went to Cuba for 2 weeks. An all inclusive. It was great. except maybe for the sand fleas. We'd both go back there. But due to travel plans I didn't get alot of sewing done. I did take one class. Our guild member taught a Ricky Timm's class on Convergence. She did a great job. I left for Cuba on the day of the second class for it so I am going to her house tomorrow to take part 2. Can' t wait.
I haven't uploaded the pics yet. My computer is getting full. We took over 1000 pics on the trip and I haven't uploaded them yet either.
I'm trying to upload a pic. Looks like it did. The picture is from retreat in Nov. I made the 2 in the lower left corner. One was for a birthday swap I am doing and the other was for my secret pal for Christmas. I made a wall hanging/table topper with this block.

So if this works, then you will see a picture of the resulting bag that I got back from an ulgy fabric challenge that I took part in.
I still think that the fabric is awful but it's a nice bag. I use it to take my library books back and get new ones.

Can't believe that I haven't written since Dec. 9. Wow. I must just be not paying attention. I think I'm playing too many games
on facebook. It takes away too much time. I haven't even been sewing much in Dec. How to get back at it soon.
We are going to Cuba for 2 weeks end of Jan. We've never done a 2 week all inclusive before. Should be interesting.

I just finished working 5 days and now have 2 off. Had a great Christmas. Asked for and received a laptop. It sure is nice.
Hope everyone had a nice Christmas season and will have a wonderful new year.

:)Carol

blue bragg creek storm with sashing

Above are the blocks I am making for myself I hope with a pattern by Wayne Kollinger.
I've the attic window sash on 6 or them but haven't gotten any further with it. I want to quilt as I go so there it stands.
Too many other things on the go.

Wow, Hard to believe that I haven't written since Sept. Well, I did have a few changes in my life but you know.
The biggest set back was the sudden death of my step dad. On Oct. 13, he was working on his sailboat in the driveway(storage for the winter) and likely had a massive heart attack. He was 86 and had heart problems for a number of years but it was hard on all of us left behind. My mom has been with him for 39 years. It was a tough time. My hubby and I went to Ont. Dave stayed for 3 days and had to go back to work. I stayed for 3 weeks and couldn't take anymore time off so had to return home and to work.
My Mom headed to Florida early Nov. as they had already rented a place and it would be warm there. She does not do winter well anymore and if she was to be sad, she might just as well be warm. Cold winter would isolate her more. She is sad of course but is doing ok. Having some trouble with only sleeping till about 4am and then not being able to sleep anymore. She has alot of friends there so she is alot busier there, which is good. Not sure what she will do in the summer except that she will return to Ont. and decide about that house and her plans then.

Maybe I will get around to writing a bit more soon.
Have a happy quilting day.
:)Carol