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Received this link in an email from a Canadian quilt
friend and thought I'd pass it along.  It is interesting to
watch and takes about 6 minutes.

quilt video

Nola

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY... Thursday, February 10, 2011

Outside my window...The sun is shining and it is partly

cloudy.  Just looking one wouldn't guess that it is cold

and not as inviting as the outdoors makes it look.  It's

a good day to stay in where it is warm!

I am thinking...That some medicine I took for this cold

really made me loopy yesterday.  I thought I was doing great

until I discovered that I had put the margarine in the sink, the

milk container in the cupboard and some groceries in the

freezer that didn't belong there.  Then I get on the computer

today and discovered that while trying to correct something

on my blog yesterday I deleted my entire list of "blogs

that I visit".  So now I'm trying to get everyone added 

once again.

I am thankful for...Days that I can just lay around and

don't have to worry about little children needing to be

cared for.  This cold hit with a vengeance late Saturday

and I've had a horrible cough.  It is finally starting to

loosen up, but I think the accompanying virus has settled

in the muscles of my lower back.  It is moved from the right

side now to the left and is very painful when I cough. Am

hoping the meds and heat will help.

 

From the learning rooms...Be sure about the medicines you

take.  I have taken this particular medicine before with no

problem, but for some reason this time it has made me

a little loopy.

From the kitchen...Nothing!  Haven't cooked for several

days.  Nothing sounds good except lemonade and orange

juice.

I am wearing...My warm flannel p.j., socks and slippers.

I am creating...Nothing right now.  Just don't feel up to

doing anything.

I am going...To host a Valentine Party Saturday for the

family if we are all well enough.  Ian and I have been the

most sick, but I believe we are on the mend.

Also need to wish my BIL a Happy Birthday today!

I am reading...Anything and everything I can get my hands

on.  It is the only thing I want to do.  Can't stand TV when

I'm sick.

I am hoping...To have a better night tonight.  Last night was

not good with coughing.  Sleeping sitting upright is not an

easy thing for me to do.

I am hearing...The clock chime the hour and the fridge

running in the kitchen plus the clicking of the computer

keyboard.

Around the house...Blankets, pillows, kleenex, water bottles,

medicine.  You'd think someone was sick!

One of my favorite things...Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Valentine Party on Saturday

Wrap prizes for the games

Rest, Rest and Rest  (I really hate being sick)

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

A Valentine I received  as a child from my grandparents.

I love these "old" Valentines and their sentiments. 

Hope you who read this are staying well.

Nola

I Won....

Back in January Finoa had a give away in honor of her 100th
post and I was lucky enough to be one of the winners.  And
today in the mail was this:

I couldn't wait to open it and see the "Quilter's Dairy"
I had won.

It is a lovely journal filled with beautiful pictures of quilts,
bags, toys, and more and just the right amount of space
to add a little thought or two for the day.

Thank you so much Fiona for your generosity.  I love this
diary and will make good use of it.

Nola

Look What Came in the Mail

I was so excited to find this in my mailbox:

Leanne Beasley's premiere issue and "Vignette in
Stitches"--- a 16 block mystery quilt.  Block one
is featured and there will be eight more issues each
containing a mystery block.
http://leanneshouse.typepad.com

I know I don't really need another project, but this
is too cute to pass up. One can never have too many
projects, right?  :)
Nola

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011

Outside my window...It is another crisp clear day.  The wind

has died down and temperatures are a balmy 22 F.  Up 

from -3F early  this morning.  Skies are clear as can be

and so is the air.  I can look out across the valley and

see the Oqurirh Mountains.  The bright sunshine makes

me feel energized and such a change from the dreary

gray days when I can hardly make myself do a thing.

I am thinking...I need to call my sister-in-law and help

her get more minutes for her trac phone.

I am thankful for...This beautiful day and that the

groundhog did not see his shadow.  Does this truly

mean we will have an early spring?  One can only

hope.

A thought I am sharing...

"Let us get on our knees and plead with the Lord for

direction.  Then let us stand on our feet, square our

shoulders and march forward without fear."

                         ...Gordon B. Hinckley

From the kitchen...Cinnamon Cranberry Bars

1 cube butter or margarine, melted

1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs

1 can Eagle Brand milk

1 1/4 c. coconut

1 c. cinnamon chips

1 c. white choc. chips

1/2 c. craisins

1/2 c. sliced almonds or  pecans

Layer in a 9 x 13 pan.  Gently drip eagle brand milk

over graham crackers.  Don't try to smooth it out.

Lightly pat ingredients.  Bake 350 degrees for 25-30

minutes.  Cool before cutting

(Shared by my friend who found it here:

http://www.ourbestbites.com)

I am wearing...Levi's, tan t-shirt, and long sleeved

plaid shirt, socks and slippers

I am creating...Pictures of ladies in my neighborhood

for a church project

I am going...To go on line and check out some ideas

for Valentines.  Am thinking of having a Valentine party

for the family.  Any ideas for games, activities, treats?

I am reading..."Return to  the Hundred Acre Wood"

by David Benedictus.  Love Winnie the Pooh!

I am hoping...There will be a package in the mail today.

Ordered some things on line and am anxious to see if

I like what I purchased as much as I thought I would.

I am hearing...The furnace running, the clock ticking

and NO wind.

Around the house...Basic tidying up and a little ironing.

One of my favorite things...Crisp, clean sheets on my

bed.  I remember when we used to hang our wash out

on the line and how good everything smelled when we

brought the dried wash into the house.  However,

in the winter is wasn't so pleasant without a dryer.  Wash

came in frozen stiff or it would be hung around the

house on lines strung though out the hall and kitchen  

Sometimes I wish I had a clothes line.  Do have a drying 

rack that I use at times outside.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Shopping for Valentine gift for my sister and getting

it in the mail.

FHE

Taking a few more pictures of the ladies

Tending grandchildren on Saturday

Working on projects

Here is a picture I am sharing...

My favorite son in law with the famous $1.00 bill

When our children were small mother always put a $1.00
bill in their birthday card.  This tradition was carried on
for many years and as the children grew older she
questioned whether she should put a larger bill in their
cards.  Voting was unanimous...NO.  It was fun to see
what they could find for $1.00.  Later on she also started
giving us $1.00.  A few years before she passed away,
we started putting a $1.00 bill in her cards. I'll  never forget
the first time she found her $1.00 and the look on her
face.  Now she is gone my sister and I carry on the
tradition with our families.  And yes, it still remains $1.00
and it must be a bill....not a coin.  The card is always
one of the first things opened by everyone!
My sister and I are writing a story about this fun and
treasured tradition mother started so many years ago.

Don't you just love funny little family traditions?

Nola

Cold, Blustry Day!

The weatherman told  us we were in for some extremely cold
and windy weather and he was right!  As I look out the
window the sky is a brilliant blue with nary a cloud.  The
inversion has been chased out and everything is so clear.
And you would think it was a very mild day!  Wrong!
Wrong!  Wrong!

The temperature right now is 12 F and with the wind chill
factor it is -4F.  The wind which races down the canyons
to the east is blustering at about 30--35 mph with gusts up
to 60 mph.  I've been out a couple of times today and it
is bitterly cold!  My hands feel frozen in a matter of seconds.
The wind and cold temperatures are supposed to continue
through tomorrow.  In fact, when I get up to go to work in
the morning the temperature should be hovering between 0F
and 5F.  Gratefully we have not had a power outage
which often happens when we get these east canyon
winds. (Knock on Wood)

I understand the rest of the country is or is going to
experience similar temperatures and stormy weather.
So, hang on to your hat, heat up some hot chocolate
and stay in where it is warm!

Because it is so cold and the wind whistles around the
house, I've been hanging out downstairs in my sewing
room enjoying my cd's and getting some sewing done.

Finished my little birdies block....and just in the nick of
time as I noticed block 2 has been posted.
(http://www.littlemissshabby.com)

Worked on two more of the seasonal hot pads.  Just have
to hand sew the binding and then they'll be done.

Oh my, its suddenly become very quiet outside.  The
wind must be taking a little break. So while things are
somewhat calm, think I'll slip outside and gather up a
few things that have been blown around and make sure
everything is ok.  

Stay warm....or cool....wherever you are.

Nola