Christmas Day... Cooper

Cooper with all his New Toys, Christmas Day, 2011

Isn't he just the cutest!!??!

December 22, 2011

IT'S CRAZY TIME AROUND HERE, MENU PLANNING, SHOPPING, MORE SHOPPING, WRAPPING....BUT I REALLY WANTED TO WISH ALL OF YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR IN CASE I DON'T GET A CHANGE TOO!!
A LOT OF MERRY, MERRY HUGS TO ALL OF YOU,

MARY

My Daughter, Kate...

If any of you are avid book readers, check out my oldest daughter, Kate's blog:

http://glitzglamgatsby.blogspot.com/
she reads ALOT and has some great book reviews,

Enjoy,

Mary

Update on Small Quilt Swap 2

Anyone interested in SQS2???  I know this is a very hectic time for everyone, but if you are interested, please leave a comment....Jennifer you are first on the list....Thanks, Mary

Food for thought...

I HAVE HAD THE GOOD  FORTUNE TO WITNESS THE POWER OF MANY A WAGGING TAIL...

A DOG'S TAIL CAN CLEAR THE CONTENTS OF A COFFEE TABLE IN ONE SWIPE AND A CAT'S TAIL CAN TELL YOU HOW HE OR  SHE IS FEELING.  THEY BOTH CAN ALSO  MAKE A TRULY AWFUL DAY VANISH BEFORE YOUR EYES.  THAT IS THE GIFT OUR COMPANION ANIMALS PROVIDE - MOMENTS OF PURE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND HAPPINESS!

ENJOY AND LOVE YOUR FAITHFUL FRIEND....

This is so Beautiful!

Small Quilt should have arrived today...

The small quilt I made should have arrived today for my swap partner, so I thought I would show you the finished product...

Pretty Cute, huh??? I added the Bird because she loves Sue Spargo so I thought she would like that.  I also bound it with brown fabric to kind of frame it. 

Happy Monday Everyone!

Hugs,

Mary

SMALL QUILT SWAP 2

OK I admit it, I have been bitten by the Small Quilt Swap bug!!!   This was sooooo much fun and the small quilts that were made were all soooo Beautiful, honestly, soooooo with  that said, I am going to open up the New Year with JANUARY 1ST - 15TH to join our SMALL QUILT SWAP 2!!!!

Now for the fun part....so  I was thinking of  a "THEME"...Winter!  For a Winter Theme, we have lots of Holidays you could incorporate into your small quilt,for instance, we have Valentine's Day, St.Patrick's Day, Sweetest Day then you could add Hearts, Shamrocks to your small quilt either through Applique (by  machine or hand) or by fabrics you use,  or if you like Snowmen, Flying Geese, Snow, Trees, Vintage Sleds, Angels (not Christmassy though) more homespun, you would add a snowman or a Tree to your quilt (through applique by machine or hand)! 

SMALL QUILT SWAP 2

What do you think???  A WINTER THEMED SMALL QUILT!  The deadline would be January 15th and due  by March 1st, that way it is still cold and snowy in most places and we could all hunker down and sew together!!  Oh I think I am on to something here!!!   It would certainly life our spirits during those long, long months!  Anyone interested??? 

Hugs,

Mary

Small Quilt Swap 1

Update on Lurline....one of our swap ladies all the way from Australia.  She has been in a car accident and was in the hospital for 4 days and then when she came home her computer crashed, so that is why I couldn't reach her...But with all that has happened to her, her small quilt is almost done and she is hand quilting it as we speak - God Bless Her - so please say a little prayer for her that all is well and that life calms down for her, and that her health recovers quickly! 

So once that quilt gets mailed out, All is Good!!

Happy Sunday Everyone and a Big Thankyou to Jennifer who volunteered to be our quilt "Angel" if Lurline needed one!!  Thank you Jennifer you are a sweetie!!!

Quilting Hugs to all of you,

Mary :)

SQS1

Hi fellow Swappers:

Here is a list of the Swappers and their blogs.  It looks like I haven't heard from one lady....

Jennifer - http://www.zospecial.wordpress.com/  FINISHED AND SENT
Megan - http://www.willworkforfabric.typepad.com/  FINISHED AND SENT
Crystal -  email zman101@dis.net FINISHED AND SENT
Angela -http://www. moderndiary.blogspot.com  FINISHED AND SENT
Karen -http://www.karen-logcabinquilter.blogspot.com  FINISHED AND SENT
Diane - sewmaniacquilter.blogspot.com  FINISHED AND SENT
Mary -http:// myneedlethread.blogspot.com  FINISHED AND SENT
Lurline - http://lurlineg.blogspot.com/ - ???? HAVE NOT HEARD FROM YOU????

So, Lurline I have tried to contact you by email and your blog, but no response....please let me know if you are working on your small quilt, if it will be delayed....I know it is coming from Australia, but I need to know when you sent it.  Otherwise, I have to make an "Angel Quilt"  for your swap partner, as she mailed hers out and you received it, so please contact me. 

Also, would anyone be willing to be an "Angel" in case I need one????  I know this is a hectic time of the year, but I have to get a small quilt out ASAP, if Lurline is having any issues. 

Again, Lurline please, please contact me....I know you have had also internet and health issues, but I haven't heard from you, so please contact me. 

OK, I think I covered it all....if any one of you have any questions, please contact me:  coolmommary@fastmail.fm (my son set this email up for me about 10 years ago, so please don't think I think I am cool), just don't want the hassle to change it.....(just some info in case you were wondering where I thought this name up)

Otherwise, I loved doing this swap and if anyone is interested in January or February for another one, please let me know....

Love and Hugs to all my Quilting Swappers,

Mary

My Small Quilt Arrived Today!!!

Hi Ladies,

My small quilt came today from Megan:  http://www.willworkforfabric.typepad.com/.  Isn't it BEAUTIFUL!!!!  I JUST LOVE, LOVE IT!!   And, she added a Sue Spargo pattern as a little surprise.  Megan you know how much I love Sue Spargo!!!! Thank you soooo very much!   Now I can't decide should I hang this little Beauty or place over a small table in my foyer (entryway)????  Decisions, Decisions....Thank you again Megan, I love to read your blog and I love the work you do!  Oh and did I say I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this little Beauty!! 

Many Hugs to all my quilting buddies,

and Many quilting Hugs to you Megan!

Mary

SQS1

Hellow Swappers:

Please communicate with me regarding your Small Quilt and when it was mailed out to your partner!  Today is the deadline and I what post names and the dates everyone's quilts went out so that I know everyone is covered!   Please, Please communicate with ME!!  If you already have done so, just ignore this, most of you have except a few!  Thanks Mary   Today is DECEMBER 1ST  :)