I'm not very good at keeping up with my own blog. Especially becasue I don't include photos. Someday (ahhh, someday...) I'll actually print some of the pics in my camera and maybe even post them to my site or share them with friends and family!

I finished the middle of the baby-quilt top. I can't decide if I want to include borders or not. It turned out really cute as is so I may just leave it and use a cute binding. Have to buy the batting and figure out a back too. I have time - my friend is desperate for a baby and this is my way to wish her luck without telling her what I'm doing - I won't give it to her until the time comes. Wouldn't want to jinx anything! I also will leave something un-done, just like my friend Alice, a tradition she taught me long time ago, so that I can finish it right before it is time to give it away.

Need to start another for someone having a girl in March. I'm excited about that one! I can't wait to put the fabrics together. Mom-to-be is a special friend that I met through my husband. She and her husband got to be really close to our family and they recently moved to NC for new job opportunities. They really like it there and we may visit on our annual drive to HHI, SC. Baby will be 3 months old by then. They are coming "home" sometime in April for a belated shower to show off baby to all the family and friends. I wish them well!

Measure twice, cut once...

...and READ the directions a few times first. I was happily cutting out strips for a baby quilt for my friend. Halfway through the process, I realized I was cutting the strips a half inch too wide. Oops. At least I ddin't cut them too small! My dd is having a field day playing with the super skinny strips and asking why I can't make anything out of them. hmmm, a half inch... I'm not sure I can work that tiny. I think they will go in with the stufing for the dog's new bed.

"My" room is starting to take shape. My table is under the window and the sewing maching is catty-corner to the ironing board. I'm still trying to decide the best storage bins. Maybe those rolling drawer things and some shelves with bins?

My first day!

I really feel "with it" today. I've kept journals off and on over the years, but I think this is much more fun!