Working on Projects!

Yesterday my friend, Jo Ann, came down and we had a
work day.  Well, most of the day we worked.  We were
able to get the strips cut for a small "Spool" quilt we
are making.  The pattern is from "Thimble Blossoms",
by Camille Roskelley.  "Marmalade" is our choice
of fabrics, so it should be bright and cheerful.  A
perfect little quilt to display for summer---if I can
get it done!

We did take a short break and ran up to the quilt
shop and while there I couldn't resist this sweet
little table topper pattern.

I'm debating what color of flower I want.  It
is a toss-up between yellow and blue.  Once
I get the center blocks sewn, it will determine
flower color.

Spent the morning today working on the history
I am writing of my business, "fun things".  Didn't
get very far--just a couple more pages.  I really
need to get it finished.  Maybe if we keep
having this cold weather and rainy-snowy days,
it will happen.

Then this afternoon, I was able to sew the borders
to my little quilt from "Simply Charming".  Am
really pleased how it is turning out.

Was so happy I visited my quilt shop over the
weekend to get fabric for the borders as some of
the pieces I wanted were gone!  I took the last
yard of the outside border piece.  Now to quilt it.
Want to do it by hand, but quite sure what to do. 
Any suggestions?