I sent this to Robyn for winning my little giveaway.  I had fun doing that....I am sure that there will be more of those in the future.

The sun peeked out for a minute or two this morning, but it is still mostly gray.  I have been sewing a bunch.  No photos yet - the light is awful.  Hopefully it will get better soon!  Enjoy your Tuesday.

A sunny little ladybug...

I made this t-shirt for Jane's friend Caroline whose birthday is today.

It's been gray and raining for three days solid and it's beginning to get to me.  I don't care if it's cold, just please come out sun.  I miss you.

I am not a quilter.  I like patchwork and would like to make a quilt, but it hasn't happened yet.  When I read about Quilts for the Kims, I thought, OK, I'll give it a go.  I was deeply touched by their story and thought this would be one way for me to do something for them.  Here's what I came up with....

My square had to be yellow and I really struggled with this.  I like yellow, but for whatever reason I don't have much yellow fabric in my stash.  I took a few trips to different fabric stores and realized why....there isn't much cute yellow fabric out there.  I bought a couple fat quarters and threw in a little pink and green to make it work.  I am pretty happy with the results.  It's a basic log cabin design.  My calculations were a bit off, so I added the striped strips to two sides to get to twelve inches.  I was worried it would look off, but I actually like it.  Thank goodness for happy accidents!

Fatty likes to shop and he knows me so well.  Look at some of the stuff he gave me for Christmas...

Buttons, a high school letter (perfect for my collection, no less) and fabric - most, if not all, vintage!  I love it all and can't wait to start creating.  There are about 7 or more (!) yards of the quilt-like fabric (he paid under $10 - good thrifter!) - what to do?  I am thinking like Maria von Trapp...clothes for the kiddos and maybe even something for me.  Fatty thought it would make good appliques and I agree.  The H is begging to be put on a pillow, I think.  Any other ideas?  The other fabric is so cute - I love the little prams.  It'll surely show up in some patchwork.  I have lots to do so I am going to get on it.

Happy weekend to you!

This corner is next to our kitchen, but not really part of it.  It's not really a hallway either, just a little rectangle of space that houses staircases (the one on the right goes up and the one behind the door goes to our basement).  It's a strange space that came about as a result of an addition a previous owner had made.  It adds to our quirky house's character.  The peg rack was on the door when we moved in and I use it the most.  Right now it is home to my coats.

Do you see a theme?  I heart green and black.

Thanks to some people I have been craving a fried egg sandwich.

Lunch yesterday was so nice.  It was just me, my food and a quiet house.

We also had a scrumptious dinner...check out Susan's in-law chicken.  Delicious.  Coming up later this week....this and this.

I am feeling a little devious today....bear with me.

Hi Beth!

Someone - OK, it was your sister - told me that you liked this fabric.  And that you wanted a belt made out of it.  So, I made one for you.  It's all yours....if you comment on this post.  You see, Georgia also told me that you read my blog.  I thought I might draw you out with the little giveaway.  That didn't work.  I'm giving it another go.  Here's your chance.....post a comment and it's yours.

I almost forgot - Hi Luke!  I know you are out there, too.

Alright, enough mischief for one day.

We spent the weekend resting.  And did I need it.  I am finally feeling better and so are the girls.  Taking naps and being lazy have a way of making a sick girl well.  So do margaritas...

My favorite recipe:

2 oz. lime juice
1.5 oz. tequila
1 oz. Cointreau
1 scant tablespoon fine sugar

Pour into a shaker filled with crushed ice.  Shake well.  Serve over the rocks into a salted glass.  Makes 1.

I got back into the crafting groove and spent some time sewing.  The girls decided to embroider:  a t-shirt for Kate and a gift for Jane.

I am in love with this smiling tree Kate drew.

And I am very impressed with Jane's design and her even stitching.  It's amazing the difference four months makes.

Happy Monday!