March

In like a lion, out like a lamb.

This year March came in like a lion and went out like a lion.  My daughter came up with this one.  We had some beautiful days in the middle, even fooled the early blooming trees.  My favorite is to see the patches of purple crocus and yellow daffodils.  I don't mind the dreary days of pre-spring with the splash of nature's beauty, there is such promise.

............ Tired!

What a long day!

• Dropped off a flat tire for fixing
• Get emissions test on my car
• Deposit check at bank
• Do monthly big grocery shop
• Unload  groceries
• Pick up fixed tire
• Go out and look for wood (found a half truck load)
• Unload wood

What a beautiful day here in the Pacific NW, it was actually warm outside with lot's of blue sky.  Of course the clouds have rolled but that's OK.

• One last thing - bottle Kombucha (7 bottles) and start a new batch

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Midnight Sew

I went to midnight sew with my daughter and a friend, we enjoyed a great evening with a group of about 30 ladies.  Hours of talk, sharing and eating with a little sewing thrown in!  I worked on my denim rug and a crazy  quilt square, this one is a rose.  It turned out great and I did some spiral stitching to enhance to floral shape.  To fix a couple minor mistakes I appliqued 2 lady bugs over them.  With just 3 more to do, I can put it together and finish it.

This week I added to my pantry 4 extra cans of soup on sale with a coupon - .40 each and lemonade (1.59)  - free.
 I need to purchase tubs for storage in case of bug out and to store neatly, this house is not good for organizing.

I am getting a lot of sewing done lately!  Yeah!  The last two fridays I went to E's house to hang out and sew, her friend also comes.  And guess what?  yes, I am starting gifts for Christmas 2012.  This year will be quilted  demin hot pad holders (decision made), something I made about 5 years ago, but noticed my bother in laws are wearing out and he loves them (to the point of requesting some for his sons last year).  They are a little time consuming but worth it, I have finished 5 so far.  Ornaments are still on the thinking about what to make list.

I finished a third square for my crazy quilt and now have 16 squares.  After laying them out on my bed yesterday, it looks like 4 more are needed.  I don't want it to hang over the side, just to lay on the top.  It will be for decor, either folded at the foot of the bed or spread out.  I am not going to go to nuts and embroider every seam, but yo yo's might show up.

I had a great time with the girls and am glad they include this "old" lady!