No Fun!

No fun going to the dentist!  Had a small piece of a tooth
break off a while ago and after visiting with my dentist, it
was decided I would need to have a crown.

So, today I spent an hour in THE chair and am still feeling a
little tender.  He had to build up the tooth by doing some
picking, drilling, tapping, etc.  NOT FUN!

But, I survived.  One more visit and we'll be done!  And
my pocket book will be broke!

Think I'll take a Ibuprofen tonight.

The only great thing about today was spending the afternoon
and evening cuddling my new little grandson while Mommy
took care of his big brothers.  Daddy is on a business trip so
I get the privilege of helping out and my assignment today
was to cuddle Ty! Certainly made up for the "not so fun time"
at the dentist's office.

Think I'll call it a day and get that Ibuprofen.

Nola

More Wonderful Mail!

I was so excited to get my mail just a short time ago and
find this package in the mailbox with an Australian
postmark!

Knowing what was inside,I could hardly wait to get in
the house and open it.  This is what I found...

I was fortunate to be one of three lucky winners of her
new pattern "Scandinavian Christmas" giveaway!
See her blog of April 9.
(http://www.lynetteandersondesigns.typepad.com)

They were tied together with a cute fabric bow and
her tag!

I was so excited when I received an email from Lynette
telling me I had won a set of her patterns.  I was jumping
up and down!  I fell in love with these the minute I saw
them on her post.

Each time I look at the patterns they make me smile they
are so delightful and whimsical.  I can hardly wait to go
shopping for just the right fabric.

I  only hope I can do justice to her beautiful designs!

Thank you so much Lynette for the patterns and for
sharing your wonderful talent with all of us.

Happy As Can Be...

Nola

"Oh, People You Meet...."

...In a Quilt shop!"

Yesterday after I picked up my granddaughter from school
we stopped in "Quilter's Haven", a local quilt shop.  I
needed to find some border fabric for a project and she
agreed to help me look if we went next door to "Spanky's"
for an ice cream cone after.  Sounded good to me!

She was such a good helper and we did find what I
needed.  However as we were rounding a display of
fabric we were met head-on by a man and woman.  They
came right toward us and did not veer to the right or the
left.  We came to a stop and as I looked more closely
was shocked, surprised, delighted to see it was my niece
and her husband.  "You're supposed to be in Alaska!"
were the first words out of my mouth.  I had not seen
them in 15 years or more.  So this was a wonderful
surprise.  Her comment:  "I thought that was your voice
I heard and we had to check it out."  Yep!  It was Aunt
Nola!

You just never know what you might find in a quilt shop!

Look what came in the mail today!

















My order from Bird Brain Designs!  
(http://www.birdbraindesigns.net)  
I was so excited!  This is what came:

  














Tea Towels and "Redwork Kitchen" stitchery patterns.
I fell in love with these when I saw them and just had
to stitch them.  Am thinking that I may even work up
a little redwork sampler after stitching the towels.  (They
are going for gifts!)

Also bought a trial page of "Transfer-Eze".  Just print
your pattern onto this and then press it to your fabric.  No
more tracing patterns before stitching.  Am anxious to
see how it works and if it does, I'll be buying more!

If you have never been to their website, check
it out.  They also have several free patterns that can be
printed off.

Isn't it wonderful how things work out to keep one busy.
Sewing machine still in shop, but stitchery is now keeping
my fingers busy!

Stitchingly yours,

Nola

Yeah, Sunshine and Blue Skies!

Woke to an absolutely beautiful day today.  Snow has
melted, no rain or wind, skies are blue and temperatures
are climbing upward.  Perfect day to play with a friend...
after work that is.

My friend came down from Logan and we went
shopping for our "Snowbound" (http://bunnyhillblog.com)
BOM background fabric.   The fabric line (Rural Jardin by
Moda) just arrived at our local quilt shop and I can't believe
how fast it is flying off the bolts.  Need to get some fat
quarters for future projects.  The fabric and designs are
absolutely beautiful!

We also spent time laying out our "ATisket A Tasket"
(http://bunnyhillblog.com) blocks with fabric we have been
collecting.  Think we've made some fun selections.

And, since my sewing machine is being serviced, perhaps I
can get one block started and also work on some stitchery
projects that have gone by the wayside while I have been
busy finishing my "Dutchman's Puzzle" quilt.  I need to
have the sashings and borders on so my friend can take it
back to NE the first of May and quilt it for me.

I love this change of weather, but in some ways I'm a little
sad to see the winter leave because it means that I'll be
outside more.  Find I just can't be in the house when the
weather is nice.  And, yard work is calling me.  Will have
to make sure time is set aside for sewing and stitching.
May have to take my sewing machine out on the patio and
work on projects instead of hibernating down in the basement.

Nola

 

Simple Woman's Daybook

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Outside my window... Evening is coming on.  Snow has

melted from last nights storm.  Sky is partly cloudy.

I am thinking...  How lost I am going to be for the next

week without my sewing machine.  It's in for a tune-up.

I am thankful for...  My health.  As I visited the Dr.'s

office yesterday to get my port flushed and I observed

those there getting their chemo treatments, I was so

grateful that I have been blessed to be in remission.

   

I am wearing...  Normal daily wear.  Thinking I may need

to grab a sweater as it is a little cool.

I am remembering... My son that is getting married in

a few days and wondering where all the years have gone.

  

I am going... To try and get a head start on "Mother's

Day" gifts.  Have several ideas in mind, just need to make

a decision.

I am currently reading... My latest quilt magazine.

I am hoping...  That there will be no serious problems

with my sewing machine as I need to get my quilt top finished

so my friend can take it back to NE with her to quilt for me.

On my mind...  To make a mental note to make sure all outside

taps are off as water is being turned on Thursday.

    

Noticing that...  There is a beautiful sunset outside.

Pondering these words...  "Yesterday is always with us, yet

yesterday is always gone." 

  

From the kitchen...  Spaghetti, garlic toast and green salad

Around the house...  House cleaned and organized so I

can play tomorrow.

One of my favorite things...  White chocolate covered pretzels.

I am wishing that...   It was time to go to bed.  I've had a busy

day and am ready to hit the pillow.

From My Picture Journal...

They've survived two snowstorms, a rainstorm and 

strong winds.  I love daffodils and just wish they lasted longer.

Nola

Welcome, Ty

Introducing my newest grandchild, "Ty",
born April 2.


















One proud Grandmother!
Nola

Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today, Tuesday, April 6, 2010


Outside my window... Snow is melting and skies are
clearing.  Temperatures are in the low 30's.  Woke
to about 7-8 inches of snow this morning.
  
I am thinking...  How fun it has been being with 
my two grandson's these past few days.

I am thankful for...  The safe arrival of my new

grandson and that his Mother, my daughter, is doing

well. 

I am wearing...  Pink tee shirt and pink floral shirt

with levi's, socks and slippers.

I am creating...  A poem for my new grandson

I am remembering...  What it was like having an

emergency "C" section with my daughter and how things

have changed over the years.

I am going...  To put my feet up and just relax this
evening.

I am currently reading...  Nothing.  Just picked up

new reading material from the library this afternoon.

I am hoping...  To finish the sashing on my "Dutchman's

Puzzle" quilt tomorrow.

On my mind...  Catching up on my journal entries 

for the last few days.

Noticing that...  The tree branches so loaded down with

snow this morning are now bouncing back as the heavy,

wet snow has slipped off and is now piled on the ground.

Pondering these words... "We become what we think about

most of the time."  

From the kitchen...  Hamburgers, green salad

Around the house...  Vacuuming-Done; Washing-Done;

Dusting-Almost Done; Dishes-Done.

I am hearing...  The results of "Dancing With The Stars"

One of my favorite things...  Snuggling my newborn

grandson.

I am wishing that...  I had the boundless energy

of little children

A few plans for the rest of the week...

1.  Complete top of quilt

2.  Start 3rd Catalicious Stitchery

3.  Work on "Pinwheel Blocks"

4.   Spring clean and organize Bathroom cabinets

5.  Stitch "Love Is" Block  

  

From my picture journal...

April's gift this morning...Heavy, wet snow.
Looking out my bedroom window.

From the patio...an absolute "Winter Wonderland"!

Happy Snowy Tuesday,

Nola