Ethan funny

A couple of weeks ago I went to the commissary. When Ethan came home he asked if I had gotten tuna fish.  I said I didn't realize we where out and I'd get some the next time I went to the store. Well every day for the next week he would come home and ask if  I got tuna fish. I usually only go to the store once a week so I kept saying no. I finally went and got tuna fish. I put everything away so that Ethan wouldn't know I went to the store. Then I put eight cans of tuna fish under his pillow with a fish shaped note telling him that I love him. He has the same cute smile that Dave has when he is trying not to smile. Well he is over at Rachelle's while we are in Washington. I asked Rachelle to put some tuna fish under his pillow with a note that said I still love him. She said he came and said, " well played".

Really! what have I been doing?

I have so many projects in works that I am overwhelmed. I thought I'd sit down and show you some of my finishes and then maybe I can start focusing on one thing at a time.

This is a lap size quilt that I made for Maurya and Danny for Christmas. It is called a low volume quilt because all the fabrics are pale, beige or white background. I have been collecting fabrics for this for a long time. I love how it turned out and will eventually make another one.

This is a big lap size quilt that I made for a sample for Christine's shop back in Illinios. I gave it to Dan and Carrie this Christmas, because she really liked it. I love the royal blue and black together. It was a kit that Christine made up and sold.

I appliqued all the grandkids name on a towel for their Christmas presents. If anyone knows anyone that wants a personalized gift I'd be glad to make one for them. I am thinking $3 per letter plus the price of the towel? What do you think? To much, not enough?

I loved having lots of kids and grandkids here for Christmas. We enjoyed every minute.

This is a large lap size quilt that I made for a friend that used to be in our ward and has cancer. I cut the middle square of the star and had people sign it and write inspirational thoughts. A couple of sisters were sending a care package to her and I volunteered to make the quilt. I got it done in 8 days start to finish. It was while Kaylee was here, so she had to put aside some of her projects she wanted to work on so that I could finish this quilt.

This are some microwavable bowl holders. I will be teaching how to make these for our craft club next month.

While Kaylee and kids where here, I taught Bryan how to sew. He made a doll quilt for Malaya and a pillowcase for himself. Then all the other kids wanted pillowcases so I made them.

He picked the fabric out of my stash. He did a great job!

Kaylee made capes for each of the kids. She quilted the doll quilt the Bryan made. She pieced and quilted 6 placemats. I can't remember what else she made. She had a long list. We finished a skirt I made her years ago, Hemmed some jeans. I sewed a dress for Malaya, but didn't get a picture of it.

So I have been busy. I will try to update more often. Enjoy your day.

Lynne (and Dave) funny

Dave and I were at breakfast on Sat. Planning things for Christmas. Somehow we got on the topic of me not being able to wink. So I winked at Dave to prove that I can. It was so fast that Dave said he missed it. He wanted me to do it again. But he does that all the time so he can point out that I really don't wink. So I said which eye should I wink and he said "the right one like you did before!"

Wonderful weekend

Look what we did Saturday morning!

I know it's really a bad picture but I was just so excited and wanted it documented right then! We've got to do one more coat. I am loving it. This is now known as THE RED ROOM. Next up is the kitchen which will be painted yellow. The deck is done, but the patio area is not. Pictures when it is completed.

Later that day, Dave and I had a wonderful night out. We made it a mini vacation. We collect all the loose change for months and months, then go deposit in the bank. So we were able to eat dinner at a terrific Indian Restaurant, went to see Shawn Colvin and Mary Chapin Carpenter in concert, and stayed over night at the Marriott. Ethan stayed at a friends house and got his fix of video games.

This is what I've been working on in the sewing department.

It is a little pillow. I made it all out of red and beige scraps. It is a log cabin block and the strips were 1 inch wide. You know me and little things. I am working on another pillow cover with the same scraps, but different design. I was working on it Sat. and put one whole section in upside down, so it will take me some time to rip it out and fix it. Frustrating.

Enjoy your day.

What's new?

Well a lot of things are going on. The last couple of weeks have been stressful, emotional, peaceful and calm all at the same time. I know that really doesn't make sense, but that's how life is sometimes. Inexplicable.

Ethan went to EFY last week and had a wonderfully awesome time. He left to go on Trek this morning. Very cute seeing him in his pioneer clothes. Brought back memories of sending Kaylee, Izzy, Rachelle and Matt. He is going to the same place you all went.

This is July's Riley Blake's block of the month.

And look at what's happening in our backyard:

The deck is 15' by 14' and basically goes back to the green space. At some point we will clear all the ground cover and bushes back there. The deck is going to have two set of stairs. One where you see the ladder and another on the other side so you can get to the other side of the yard where the stairs to the basement are. There is also going to be a cement patio on the ground where the ladder is to a couple yards past the corner of the house. We will probably put the grill down there and maybe a fire pit.

This is the start of a new quilt, too. Just a sneak peak. I've also been working on the grandkids Christmas presents. I have to start early so I get them done. I've got to many projects going on at once. I am feeling kind of scattered. I need to focus.

And now maybe I need to make a new wedding quilt. My dad just got engaged!



Have a great day!

Ethan's Band

Ethan's band went into the studio yesterday and put out a pretty good song! We don't know the release date yet, but here's a link to the leak:

http://steelstepladder.tumblr.com/post/54703493284/first-track-of-our-debut-album-this-is-by-no

They are trying to get more fans, so share their page and their new single with your friends!

https://www.facebook.com/TetanusJunglegym

If you couldn't tell these last two post have been started by Ethan himself! But I do want to say I am proud of him.

 I tried getting a picture of my new project, (yes another one) but something is wrong with the SD card. So you'll have to wait.
Here is another picture of Ethan's birthday.

Have a great Sunday.

Ethan and his Marvelous Accomplishments

Ethan's new band made these 2 videos at practice yesterday. Their name is Tetanus Junglegym.
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJSgJxI49k4&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HLiogCD5t0

They are very good! They are hoping to get a gig at the Park over in Quantico Town.

This is Ethan on his 15th birthday.  Wow, 15!

Also Ethan got straight A's through his entire freshman year!

And just so you don't think I've lost touch with nature, this is a turtle that Dave and I found at the bottom of our cement steps down to the basement. I saved him and put him in the green space in the back yard.

This is a sneak peak of a new project.

This block is 25"x25". It's big. Yes I know that's unusual for me. There will be 7 of these blocks to make the whole quilt.

I am still waiting for pictures of Melanie's wedding to post about that. And also will post soon about trip to Illinios.