Birthday Fun

Here are some things that made my birthday special.

Flowers from Mom, Dad, and Molly

Fun jewelry from Zack

Orange star wall decals

A birthday message from Max, Ava, and Grace.

A little earthquake humor

I run with needles

Here is yet another craft related injury.  I really should not be allowed to play with sharp things.  I am, in fact, a danger to myself.  As Leanna put it, "We may have to take away your crafting license."  That may have to happen if I continue to stab and maim myself with sewing needles, scissors, and stick pins. 

Country roads, take me home...

The sun setting on a summer night in WVA

A stack of superheroes

2 1/2 inches of fabric squares to be pieced together.

Yesterday I was able to cut 6 1/2" squares from all 9 of the superhero fabrics I have for Jack's birthday quilt.  It took all day, but I was able to get it done.  Now I just have to figure out a layout.

Creature Comforts

Sushi has such a hard life

He has got to be one of the most photogenic cats ever!

The dangers of quilting

While hand sewing the binding to the back of my latest quilt, I put the needle through my fingernail.  It didn't hurt a bit.  It was just really cool.  This quilt has taken a lot out of me.  It is by far the largest one I have done.  It took forever to baste the thing, and even longer to quilt it.  There has been blood and sweat.  No tears, but it's still early.  As I write this, the quilt is in the dryer.  There is always a bit of anxiety when you wash and dry the quilt for the first time.  Fingers crossed it doesn't fall apart.