WOW-Wednesday... What I'm Working On

Since it's my Birthday Month we went to Texas Roadhouse last Thursday.

It was good we did cause Paul has been housebound feeling pain down his leg since then.

My Birthday is on a Sunday so no going out to Celebrate anyway.

I told the Daughters of Utah Pioneer ladies I was Celebrating all month.

I made Chicken Noodle Soup, Jello, Bread and a Ganache covered Chocolate Cake with Ice cream.

What I'm really Working on while turning older by the day...

I used the January DDE (Dealer Digital Exclusive) to do a towel.

Stay Cozy like a Penguin with Mittens.

Perfectly Pieced Boxes are stacking up so I decided it was time to try and make a few of the projects.

The house blocks above are bigger than the Tree, gotta put coping strips on the tree to make something.

Still to be determined.

These envelope blocks are from the January Box

Sealed with a Heart.

Maybe a Pillow?

I worked on the centers I liked for the June Butterfly Cuties 2.

I wasn't happy with it.

So I went back to the original centers intended for this Cutie.

Found a fun inner Border and stripe for the outer border.

I love the Butterflies, that is one reason I got this project CD.

Had to make them in shades of Purple.

I just need to put a backing on it and stitch in the Ditch.

At least that is what my Quilty Friends advised at Guild.

I might still use the Border Clear Blue Tiles on it.

This was a gift in my Jenny Christmas Box..

One day we got a yard of Background fabric

A Rainbow KONA Charm Pack came another Day.

The Pattern came with the Machine and Letters that were Laser cut, so it was super easy.

This is my new Motto for the year!

I've spent over 10 hours doing all of this. We report weekly on our tallied Hours.

I might have 20 hours by the end of the week.

Thining it to WIN IT!

December Day 24 - Merry, Merry Christmas Eve

Paul has been a good Neighbor to blow away Snow in the walkways and driveways of our neighbors.

Our Neighbor 2 doors down on the East side is the Granddaughter of our older Neighbor who died. 

They left these yummy goodies on our porch.

All wrapped up

Since I hadn't made any goodies it ended up a rush job to put a few plates together to reciprocate. 

The Winco's in Tri-Cities haven't had any of my Chocolate Meltys that I use for my Candy making.

I had a couple bags of leftover Melty's from Easter

I did our favorites and tried the Pretzel with Rolos. Chocolate candy Oranges dipped in Chocolate and Peppermint, Rocky Road with MarshmallowsandCashews & Ritz w/peanut butter.

I had a tin of the of store bought Danish cookies.

No time for cookie making.

I did make my Candy Cane Bread for Christmas Morning,

and 3 Cinnamon roll loaves to share.

December Day 24

Ceramic Nativity made in Burbank at a Super Saturday with our Relief Society. 

Thus is one that stays out all year!

Paul's Sister; Anne made the runner under it.

Our Jenny Advent Box gifts was a book of Quilt labels to iron on.

Paul got a Liz Lemon calendar!

I was up late so I got to sleep in...

Today, is the Anniversary of my mommas passing. 

I woke briefly at that hour, but went back to sleep.

I miss her still, but try to keep busy so I don't cry all month.

Once I was up it was pedal to the metal stitching in my Jammies. 

A few gifts were wrapped in preparation for Monday's gathering.

I loved seeing the gifts I gave being used by our Wyoming Family 

who are celebrating with the Bosen side this year.

It will be a quiet day if Church gets Canceled.

Christmas Dinner with my Sister and her husband.

We say it's a Family Reunion when we get together.

December Day 23 - Earth is White with Drifted Snow - Let Me SEW!!!!

 I made a Rhyme my friend, Patty said.

Earth is White with Drifted Snow,

Let me Sew, Let Me Sew, Let Me Sew!

I've been singing this all month...

Paul is outside using the neighbors Snow Blower.

Not quite as big as the ones in Omaha...

Happy Birthday to Anna!

I made her Knitted Blessing dress 

so her Quilt was just a flimsy when we went to Wyoming to meet her.

I was going to just print the Clue today...BUT how could I resist???
I did it

One Block Made for Clue 5

 Quiltville Mystery

"Chilhowie"

I got the Fairy Frost for the Aqua Center parts at Quiltmania last Monday.

They have the best selection of Fairy Frost fabrics!

It makes the block Sparkle.

Ready to make 1st block

Day 23 Nativity

This gift came in a velvet Box from Paul

He feeds my Addiction/Passion for Nativities.

Carved into glass, it is heavy.

Jenny Advent Box & Paul's Gifts

Day 23

The pants are too big he says.

He ripped a hole in his best pair of jeans.

I got these at Costco, so next rip to Tri-Cities I'll get him a different pair.

My Gift is a Sallie Tomatoe Pattern for Scissors and 

Rotary Cutter holder and Magnetic Snap

Just 2 more sleeps until Christmas

I'm getting more done every day and have hand work to do while 

I watch Hallmark, Up Tv, Lifetime and GFAM Movies.

December Day 20 - Still Stitching...

 Decem-burrr Day 20!

The snow came off and on through the night, 

It brought a BIG Chill over the area.

Good thing I have fuzzy Jammies and slippers.

Jammies from Lynn and slippers from Liz.

I put my New MSQC Mug to good use, Hot Cocoa and Toast Morning.

Day 20

Jenny Advent Box day brought me a Rainbow of Kona & Paul got more Socks!

Day 19 

A Perpetual Calendar for me and new railing Solar Lights for safety.

Today he asks, "How much did this BOX cost??"

It's so worth it for ME!

Yes, I'm spoiled...

A whole Lot-A Cookies for YSA Sunday.

and Hot Cocoa Bar too.

Nativity Day 20

It's a Tuesday Choose day!

I choose to Stitch some more Christmas.

Decenber Day 19- Tri-Cities Quilt Guild

It's the Monday before Christmas!

Just 6 more sleeps to go...

Today is Tri-Cities Quilt Guild.

I hope the roads are good.

I haven't ever got to go to the December meeting because of the weather. 

It's at the Richland Library.

 Today's Nativity Day 19 

From Christmas Around the World (circa 1988)

House of Lloyd

A bonus buy for $4.99 with a $30 order

I sold Christmas in July - Party Plan for 8 years.

Nativity Day 18 

A Hallmark Nativity from our Member of the Family who used to Work there.

Thanks! Jeff & Chey!!! Good thing I stocked up on AAbatteries.

I found this one in with my Tree topper.

Gifts from Jenny's Advent Box & Paul's 

Day 17

A mug that says "You are Amazing" on the back 

and a Pillowcase for a body Pillow, 

I gotta get a pillow to fit.

Day 18

Hubby is having as much fun as I am opening a gift each day in December. 

He said, " We needed a new trowel" when he opened this package.

Have a Wonder-filled Week

December Day 15 - Later is better than never...who's looking?

I messed up and called yesterday the 15th. OOPS!

Today was full of all the things.

Temple Shift then Baptistry with Olivia and Vincent.

It was freezing cold outside.

Grandpa did the Baptizing then he was baptized for a few of his names.

Jenny's Advent box yesterday and today.

Day 14

Sometimes I get him MY FAVORITE Chocolates...

Day 15

Basketball game for Jackson vs Pendleton. 

We got there late in the first Period.

Not a WIN but he got a few good shots and hustled.

Nativity for today was my 1st one that I still have.

Had it since the 1980's.

I need New Angel Hair...

Or a Fairy Frost quilted something. 

Maybe a Blue Velvet piece of fabric. 

Got a gift from Paul's Sister.  

Yummy bread and grape Jelly with cute 

cracker/ butter dish

10 more days until Christmas. 

Cookies & Candy need to happen. 

December Day 13 - Tuesday Stay Home Day

It's Tuesday, December 13th

12 Days Until Christmas! 

Nativity for today...

A gift from Joe and Kori from 2021.

I got it a bit later than Christmas, because of Covid.

It's a Nesting one, so fun to see from the top,

and from the level.

I am remembering Christmas every day!

The roads are dicy, ICY and dangerous.

I'm glad we didn't brave them this morning.

Last night, we had a fun White Elephant game with a story, 

right and left passing around the circle.

We found some things to gift and I think they were well recieved.

The Christmas Sweatshirt was put on as soon as it was opened.

A Santa Mug filled with Candy is always a good gift.

 Today's gift from Jenny...can't show Paul's 

(Christmas Surprises)

Walla Walla Quilt Guild tonight

Potluck and show n share.

I don't have much to show yet.

Just wait until after all the gifts are opened!!

I am getting more excited.

Friday - and I'm at home instead of Houston... again

 It's Quilt Market Time and I'm not there...

I was in Salt Lake City in 2016 and had SO much fun!

Today is 

and Sample Spree tonight!

Oh to be a fly on the wall watching the Quilt shop owners getting in line early.

I didn't renew my Business License when I got home so I wouldn't get to go anyway.

This is my collage from Quilt Market in Salt Lake City May 2016

Sew fun to meet new and old Friends there.

Today is National Chocolate Day

I think I could eat the whole bar!

DH says I have to curb my spending...

Good thing his Christmas shopping is done, lol

I got Jenny's Christmas Advent Box

It is put away until December 1st.

One gift a day to open- curated by Jenny Doan at Missouri Star Quilt Company.

Staying home helps a little.

Sew Much to get done for Christmas!