Staying Busy!

I can't believe it has been almost a month since I last
posted.  I've missed reading all your wonderful blogs--
well, I did check out a few, but mainly I've been
away from the blogging and computer world trying to
keep up with life!  Quilting, stitching, etc. all seemed
to come to a complete stop.  Have really missed it!
But, hopefully, things are settling down and I can
get back to doing the things I really enjoy.

This past month my days have been filled with dr.
and dentist appointments--one of which was some-
what bitter-sweet.  After 5 years my port for chemo
treatments was removed.  I was very excited but at
the same time a little nervous to have one more
security blanket removed.

Then I've met with several different contractors
getting bids for a new water heater and air
conditioning.  I'm totally amazed at how bids can
come in at such extremes.  Finally made a decision
and now have a new water heater and air
conditioning which I may or may not need this
summer. LOL  If our weather stays like it has
been we may need the furnace on instead.  Guess
my french doors (which I had hoped to do this
year) will have to go on the back burner.

Yard work has kept me busy.  I feel so far behind.
Just got my pumpkins and green beans planted
and still have a few flowers waiting to be
planted.  Yesterday got a good portion of my
mulch down and walk ways finished.  If my
neighbor's cottonwood tree would cease filling
mine and everyone else's yards with cotton and
causing me undue grief (hay fever) I could get a
whole lot more done.  But, eventually all things
will get caught up.

So as if I don't have enough to do, went shopping
at my favorite quilt shops and found a couple of
new  projects:

Couldn't resist this darling wall hanging and fabric
kit.I was not going to get anything new since I have
so many UFO's but decided to take the advice of one
of the awesome ladies at the quilt shop.  She said
she has made a list of projects that needs to be
completed and carries it with her so when she goes
shopping she can look at her list and then add
her "new" project to the bottom of her list!  Love
it!

Loved this stitchery--it is so simple!  It was
mounted on an artist's canvas board instead
of in a frame or done up as a pillow.  Really
cute!

Purchased "Hocuspocusville" from Crabapple Hill a
few years ago and didn't start it because tracing all
the detailed blocks seemed so overwhelming to me.
But, now thanks to "Fabri-Solvy" from
Bird Brain Designs I now have two blocks printed
and have started stitching one.  Love it!

Also started picking up some of the fabric needed
for this project.

Well I've rambled on long enough, I'm sure.  So
tomorrow I will post pictures of a few more things
that have kept me busy!

Have a great day!  Hope you'll stop by tomorrow!

Nola