Weekend Fun!

Nathan and Brian are here from Texas!!! I am very excited to see them. Yesterday the 4 of us went wine tasting up Highway 49. We had a great time. We took cameras, and I am going to share ALL the pictures I took.

This is Nathan with a dog at Amador Cellars.
And this is Brian at Amador Cellars. Yes I only took 2 pictures all day!

I did get 1 of my 6 projects finished, and I am close to finishing another one. I got the Feelings quilt done. It will be dropped off at Ladybug's tomorrow afternoon. Here's a sneak peak at part of it.

Deadlines

I have decided on a self imposed deadline. I have way to many projects in various states of progress. I have decided that I MUST have six projects completed by 11:59pm on September 1st. This gives me just over 2 weeks to get them done in. One MUST be finish and delivered by 5pm on August 23rd.

Here are the six projects:

So from left to right:

1. Oakdale Mystery Quilt, Due Aug 23rd
2. Reversible Laundry bag, would come in handy for my trip to Salinas on Monday
3. Andy's Queen Size Black and White Wedding quilt, Wedding is September 13th
4. Feelings Sample Quilt for Ladybug's Quilt Shop
5. Manteca Quilt Guild's Mystery Quilt, July's Class, I am just wanting the top finished it still needs borders
6. Jean Rag Quilt for Customer

It looks overwhelming. Maybe I should go start something new!

Jelly Issues

Okay so last month I made a batch of Fresh apricot and pineapple jelly. YUM, right. Problem is my jelly didn't jell. So I get the advice to recook my jelly and add more pectin. So last night I open 22 jars of non jelled jelly. Toss out 19 lids. Clean 19 jars, rings and new lids. Then recooked my jelly.

Now take a WILD ASS guess what has happened to my jelly. Give up. STILL not jelled!!! To top it off I only have 17 jars of non jelled jelly.

I am thinking of calling it a glaze to be used on pork. We used a jar from the original batch in place of BBQ sauce on a grilled pork tender loin and it was GOOD! Anyone else with an idea?

The End of The Weekend

Today was my Sunday. Man did time fly. It has been over 3 weeks since I have had 2 days off, and this week I got them together! I don't think I got much done besides reading a book, yeah the whole book.

I am trying to even remember the last few days. I know I have called each day checking if I have to go to do Jury Duty. Monday and Tuesday were spent running around, banking and non-fun shopping. Last night I did get to go to the Library to sew. I got the first set of borders on my Peaceful Elegance quilt, 2 1/2" stripe Mystery Quilt and figured out that my Tessellation quilt can't have another border because of the size of my back. I also went out to the Farmer's Market with Liz to get some almonds and my weekly squash.

Today has been spent around the house. I re-jelled the jelly, baked brownies and made bleu cheese burgers. The laundry is done and my Mystery quilt has been worked on. I have actually finished half of the blocks finished for my Mystery quilt and tomorrow I will be working on the sashing. I also made some more paper boxes.

S.F. Zoo

We decided this past week to enjoy a lovely winter day this Saturday at the S.F. Zoo. It was Fisher Price's Play Day at the zoo. So off we went.

Our first stop was the Fisher Price Play Pen. Poop had a great time with all of the cool toys to try out.

She loved playing with the Handy Manny toys. There was a truck that turn into a work bench, a Handy Manny doll and a tool box.
Next is the Color Gemz Necklace Station.
And our last was the Diego Rescue Center. They had toys for newborn on up. There was 2 cool dinosaurs with remote controls even.
Next it was Snack time. Dad thought Cotton Candy was good for a snack.
And we are off to see the animals. The Kangaroos never jumped the kinda walked with their front legs and the back ones met back up with them.
Poop decided it was nap times while we walk the trail the the African Animals.
The baby Giraffe was one of her favorites.
We also rode the Carousel.

Our last stop was the Family Zoo. They had a petting zoo in part of it.


Poop enjoyed feeding the goats and sheep. She even kissed this one good bye.

I have decided...

Since my birthday is this month I am going to post every Friday in August on my Stash & Scrap Blog. What that means is 5 post this month instead of 2!

Already I have posted some fat quarter tips. Today I posted a video for paper boxes. I have already made 16 of them! I am working on a tutorial for a pieced quilt back. And I will come up with 1 more use for paper and 1 more for fabric. If you have suggestions of what you would like help with let me know.

Stop by and check things out. I am also thinking up a surprise for this month too!

6 More Inches

Do you know what I would give for JUST 6 more inches?!? Now I am not being greedy I really NEED JUST 6 more inches. I am really thinking it isn't a lot to ask. I mean I am not asking to win the lottery or for a Corvette, Scott you still have 6 more years for that one. I really would like JUST 6 more inches.

Last night my fabric for my last boarder was JUST 6 more inches short of piecing it on the bias like I did the other 3 sides, yes I followed the directions and no I couldn't get more it was a 3 year old UFO! Then my bobbin ran out, I was JUST 6 more inches short of thread to finish putting on the last border. Now this morning I am working on a tutorial for Stash & Scrap Elimination Project, to be posted on the 15th I promise Barbara, and I am JUST 6 more inches short of scraps to finish.

MAN it's not like I'm asking to suddenly grow and become 5' 10" from my current 5'4" but that would solve the hair and butt issue. I am just asking for enough fabric and thread to finish projects! Is that too much to ask for?