QUILTING

I got a new sewing machine for Christmas. It was just what I needed to get back into quilting and sewing. I had gotten SO into scrapbooking and knitting that I had no time to sew. I continued to collect fabric, always with a quilt in mind.

There is a basket filled with pretty pastels, just waiting to turn into little girls quilts. There is a collection of blues and a pattern that is waiting for Michael. There is a complete quilt in green.......hmmmm, not sure who gets that one.

Then Joey's quilt was stolen. Cat, Karen and Joey have all used their quilts so much that it makes a mother's heart melt. I can't let them be without one. Black and Red, Joey said. The wheels started turning. 3 trips to the fabric store later and my legs are aching from standing at the cutting table.

The initial building of a quilt takes WORK. Cutting and cuttimg and measuring. The sewing part is the pleasure. Sometimes I can convince Joe to cut for me. We made one for Debbie last year....I say "we" because Joe cut every piece.

So, in case any of you are wondering, if I had a cutter, EVERYONE would have a new quilt!

Happy New Year!

Joe and I toasted to another New Year with Deb and Jim. We started our evening with a quiet dinner of fresh Lobster. No kids either! Mike, Andy and Catie were all off with friends and Joe and I actually had total peace and quiet.

Then came the good stuff.....chocolate fondue with strawberries, bananas and pineapple. (ok, I dipped potato chips and it was really good!) Cheese, beer and crab fondue with crusty bread and champagne to toast the New Year. Good food and good company...it doesn't get better.

To finish off a good evening, the ladies beat the men as usual at pinochle. Some things never change!